Contents:
- Medical Video: Science for kids | Body Parts - BROKEN BONES | Experiments for kids | Operation Ouch
- Reducing the pain of ankle fractures in children
- Caring for an injury and speeding up his recovery
- When do children need surgery?
- Do not forget check up
Medical Video: Science for kids | Body Parts - BROKEN BONES | Experiments for kids | Operation Ouch
Ankle fracture is the most common injury in children. This injury is also responsible for nearly 40 percent of all fractures in athletes with immature bones.
Ankle injuries are more common in boys than girls. Children who participate in sports activities such as basketball, soccer, roller skates, and riding scooter motorists are also at higher risk for ankle injuries.
Reducing the pain of ankle fractures in children
There are several tips for personal care at home:
- Let your child rest. Avoid running, jumping, and other painful activities until pain and swelling disappear. Patients may need crutches temporarily. Stay away and raise the injured ankle to help reduce pressure and swelling.
- Use cold pack (cold pack) in the area of the injury to reduce swelling and pain. Do not apply cold compress directly. This cold compress is effective for up to 48 hours.
- Pain medication can be given. Ask the doctor how to safely administer the drug. Ibuprofen can be ideal for ankle fractures because it acts both as a pain medication and a drug to calm inflammation.
- Support tools, such as a brace, cast, or splint may be needed to limit your child's movements and protect his ankles.
Caring for an injury and speeding up his recovery
Children may take a bath according to the doctor's instructions. Make sure cast or brace your child doesn't get wet. Before bathing, cover the appliance with 2 plastic bags. Tape the two bags to the child's skin above cast to prevent water from entering. Keep feet away from water if the bag breaks. If brace get wet and soft, immediately contact your pediatrician.
Check the skin around the injury every day. You can apply lotion to the red or sore area. You also have to learn how to clean the cast and keep it dry.
When do children need surgery?
Open reduction operation will recommended when closed reduction does not work or if your child has severe damage. An incision will be made and the bones and ligaments will be returned to the correct position. This can include the use of special wires, pins, plates or screws. Discuss with the doctor about the risks and benefits before accepting this operation.
Do not forget check up
It is recommended that the growth plate fracture be monitored carefully to ensure long-term results. This is because fractures can cause ankle deformities if they are not treated successfully. Parents must schedule a follow-up visit at least one year after surgery. Complex fractures may need to be observed until the child is fully developed.
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