A child’s bones heal in the same way an adult’s bones do. But since a child’s bones are still growing, there are a few special concerns.
A child’s bones heal in the same way an adult’s bones do. But since a child’s bones are still growing, there are a few special concerns.
Growth plates are fragile groups of cells at the ends of a child’s long bones (such as the arms and legs). Growth plates ensure the bones keep growing until they reach full length. If a growth plate is damaged in a fracture, the bone may not grow as it should.
Fractures involving growth plates may require more follow-up visits to make sure the bones are growing properly.
Instructions for crutch walking [5]
Instructions for wearing a clavicle strap [6]
Links
[1] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/articles/after_cast_arm.pdf
[2] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/articles/after_cast_leg_0.pdf
[3] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/PDFs/Trauma/posttraumacare/cast_care_bilingual_aug_2015.pdf
[4] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/PDFs/Trauma/Current_Brocheurs/16040a_spica_eng.pdf
[5] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/PDFs/Trauma/posttraumacare/crutch-walking.pdf
[6] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/articles/instructions_clavicle_strap.pdf
[7] https://childrenfoundation.com/donate-now/
[8] https://www.thechildren.com/departments-and-staff/departments/department-of-trauma