Broken Bones & Sprains
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Broken Bone
Asked by V.B. from San Luis Obispo
on June 3, 2008
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My Daughter broke her collar bone about 2 weeks ago and seems to be fine now! This is her first broken bone (I have never borken anything!)It is crazy to me that she s...
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- Bones heal much faster in children than adults, so it could be that it has healed enough that it doesn't hurt your daughter anymore. More likely is that it doesn't hu...
- Hi there, This brought back memories!! My son too broke his collar bone when about 4, on a trampoline, a BIG boy fell on top of him. Anyhow, he healed really quick as...
- V., It has been many years ago, but I broke my collar bone twice!! I would say, she can tell you how she "feels" but consult with the doctor on types of activitie...
2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up.
I g...
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- Hi L., My niece had a broken leg around that age. Once her permanent cast was on, she ended up dragging herself across the floor when she wanted to get to a toy if ...
- I'm so sorry! This is a really trying time--and maybe a liilte emotional too--you and your poor liitle one! I think asking for help from someone is a really a good...
- A small rearranging will be needed if most of his toys are something he would need to reach for. Kids do adapt quickly once the pain factor has been taken care of. I...
Broken Arm :(
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2011
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wow i did not think i'd have to deal with this so soon. my almost-5 year old (meaning - HE'S ONLY FOUR!!) fell off the top of a swingset (the ones with the little club...
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- You are a great mom! I know it is hard to see your kids hurt. Once they get him in a regular cast you wont even know anything happened. If you think about it though...
- So your kiddo has a broken arm. There is nothing you could have done. These are tough lessons for kids to learn, but better a broken arm then something else. This i...
- My daughter (6) broke her elbow at Disney Magic Kingdom on Dec 13, and had to wear a cast until just after Valentine's Day! The ER only put a splint on, and told us th...
How to Tell If Broken Bone in Toddler's Foot?
Asked by M.M. from Green Bay
on December 14, 2011
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Last Saturday, 4 days ago, my 2-1/2 year old fell over on a barstool & it must have landed on the middle of her foot, as it puffed up & looked bruised right away. We i...
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- My son fell down our stairs at 18 months. He cried pretty hard, but was using his hand within an hour, so I opted not to bring him in. The next day he fell in the ya...
- Geeze, it's your DAUGHTER...work can wait, EVERYTHING can wait...bring her in!!! Unbelieveable!
- Like many of the others, I'm also a "watcher" and don't run to the doctor for every little thing. I have also never broken a bone myself so I had no personal experien...
Sprain That Won't Heal....
Asked by S.K. from Kansas City
on July 1, 2010
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I did something to my ankle and don't even know what. I researched stress fractures when the pain lasted a month. Everything I read said they don't show up early on ...
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- Take it from me...an actual sprain can be worse than a broken bone because it can involve tendons and ligaments and it can be very painful. Keep your ankle elevated,...
- A little over a year ago, I severely sprained my ankle--or so I thought... Actually, I tore the 2 primary ligaments that work in unison with the ankle joint. Unfortun...
- Just a gentle warning: My mom got a shoulder injury (like you, from no apparent cause), and had massage and chiropractic treatments for several months before learning ...
Fun Things for 5 Yr Old with Broken Leg
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on February 15, 2011
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My 5 year old broke his leg and has about 3 wks left in his cast. He is primarly wheelchair bound and i am racking my brain thinking of things to get us out of the h...
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- You can take him to a bowling alley. They have ramps for people in wheelchairs to roll the ball down the alley. Call ahead and make sure your bowling alley has one.
- Bless your heart. I'd do what I had to to get through at this point. Puzzles, paper dolls, finger paint, playdough, board games, TV, etc. Call your pediatrician and...
- Well, if you can't get out of the house, how about playing "ring toss" on his tootsies? Sounds crazy, I know, but I had a broken leg and just coming up with anything ...
Broken Leg...
Asked by C.T. from Gainesville
on October 21, 2007
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Hello My name is C. I am a mom of a VERY active 2 and a half yr old. Probblem He broke his leg during a simple fall today and will be laid up for at least a week to we...
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- Hi C., Just a few suggestions as a daycare provider that keeps my toddlers busy for longer periods....rice play (a bin of rice with cups of different sizes/spoons/p...
- C., Sorry this happened to your son. I've got an active kid, too, and I can't imagine having to keep him still!! Just a variation on the rice bin. I did one with ...
- Play doh! My nephew was in a body cast when he was 2 1/2 and the first couple of weeks he would sit for hours at a time playing with play doh. The color wonder pads ...
Daycare Failed to Call or Report an Incident and Child Had Broken Arm
Asked by B.H. from Washington DC
on January 21, 2012
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Hi, my 13 month old had her first week in a highly recommended daycare. Her teacher is very young, but seemed nice. My mom picks her up from daycare at 4, so she isn...
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- Yes, I'd talk to the director about policy and when they do or do not report an incident and when they call vs. tell you at pick up time. Also get the details from th...
- I think if a child fell on your daughter, the teacher should be present to making sure she's not doing anything weird, like not using her arm. Negligent IMO. You sho...
- B., I am SO sorry!!!!! I would file a claim against the daycare and report them as well. Change providers immediately. What occured with your child is reckless, neg...
Baby Duck with Broken Leg
Asked by M.E. from Boca Raton
on May 12, 2011
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I found a baby duck in the pond with a broken leg. Is there anything I can do for it?
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- We have Suncoast Bird here on Indian Shores- call them and ask who is in your area for bird rescue. best, k
- Search for a wildlife rehab group. A vet, wildlife group, or humane society may have a contact if you can't find one. Good luck and let us know of you find help for th...
- call your local conservation office.
Sprain or Break??
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on December 10, 2010
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So i have never broke a bone or sprained anything before so im not sure what i did. I tripped over the dog last night and rolled my ankle. I hear a cracking sound but ...
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- When I broke a bone in my ankle (it was more like two cracks in the bone) I heard two cracking noises as I went down. I was in so much pain I think I went into shock ...
- Well, my husband actually sprained his left ankle last Saturday at a bday party. It was at the YMCA and he picked up a basketball to shoot and rolled his ankle when h...
- sounds like a pulled ligament, a spain or break would swell, and despite popular belief it is pretty tough to actually break ur ankle
