Important points about a fracture in a child


  • A fracture is a break in the bone that might be partial or complete.
  • A fracture occurs when added force is applied to the bone than the bone can absorb. Overuse injuries fall, trauma or a direct strike to the body can all cause it.
  • A child with a broken bone may have pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the injured area.
  • Treatment may comprise a cast or splint, pain medicine, or surgery.

    • Suggestions to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider:

    Reason behind the visit

    Understand the reason behind the visit and what you want to take place.

    Pen down questions

    Prior to your visit, pen down questions you want to be answered.

    New diagnosis / medications / treatments / tests.

    During the patient visit, please list down the name of a new diagnosis, and the new medications, treatments, or tests.

    Realize why?

    Realize why a new medicine or treatment is suggested and how it will support your child. Also, be aware of its side effects.

    Question alternatives

    Question if your child’s condition can be treated in other ways.

    Test or procedures

    Understand why a test or procedure is prescribed and what the outcomes could mean.

    Follow-up date

    If your child has an appointed follow-up, pen down the date, time, and reason for that visit.

    Contact protocol

    Be aware of how you can contact your child’s provider after office hours. This is crucial if your child falls ill and you have questions or need advice.

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