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Child Dragging Her Feet While Walking After Hair Line Fracture. Any Physical Therapy Required?
hi
I my 3.5 year old kid had a hair line fracture above ankle
pain has gone she is walking but she is walk not the right way @ injured leg
do we need physical theraphy? how to explain to a 3 yr old kid how to walk
as right leg is going straight but the left foot is pointing to the left ,as if she is dragging it.
not aligned.
kindly advise
Sincerely
Allan
I my 3.5 year old kid had a hair line fracture above ankle
pain has gone she is walking but she is walk not the right way @ injured leg
do we need physical theraphy? how to explain to a 3 yr old kid how to walk
as right leg is going straight but the left foot is pointing to the left ,as if she is dragging it.
not aligned.
kindly advise
Sincerely
Allan
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Namasthe
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Greetings of the day
Hair line fracture require immobilisation for short period for some time to promote healing. Immobilisation in plaster of Paris slab is required for 2 to 3 weeks.
I would suggest you to consult a orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Hair line fracture require immobilisation for short period for some time to promote healing. Immobilisation in plaster of Paris slab is required for 2 to 3 weeks.
I would suggest you to consult a orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
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