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2 Year Old with a Broken Tibia, in a Cast
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on October 25, 2009
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My son broke his leg on a bounce house at his 2 yo bday party. He is in a temporary cast until we get to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow, but I feel so helpless. He ...
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- Your poor little guy! My daughter broke hers last year right before Christmas, she was 15 months old. She broke it right before we put her down to bed and we just th...
- My advice would be to make sure you see a pediatric orthopedist. We are lucky in this area to have some highly specialized doctors and you want to take full advantage...
- So sorry to hear about your son. It does break our hearts as moms when we cannot fix it or kiss it and make it better. I would suggest just giving her son tylenol or...
Fracture in Distal Tibia May Involve Growth Plate
Asked by R.A. from Washington DC
on January 25, 2011
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My 20 month old fractured her tibia over the weekend. She has a fracture in her distal tibia. The doctor is not sure if it involves the growth plate. She is in a ca...
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- My daughter broke her foot right along the growth plate. They watched it like a hawk and it made me so nervous for her. So far it has been OK but as a Mom I always w...
- Worrying about it wont change the outcome. Schooling yourself will, so this is a good place for that. Chances are she will be fine. Doc's always try to give you the...
- I went through this with my 2 yr old in October. 2 wks in a cast and he was good as new. Turned out his growth plate wasn't part of the fracture at all.
Broken Leg - 22 Month Old
Asked by S.O. from Miami
on July 25, 2008
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OK so I went to the park today, I was there for 5 mins, my 5 month old was crying and I as I turned to pick him up my 23 month went splat on the floor as he was climbi...
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- I unfortunately experienced something very similar recently. My son was going down the slide and a larger child who did not wait his turn came right behind him. The...
- S., I feel for you. Something that you might want to try if you are up to it. Get some brown paper bags from the grocery store and cut them open and lay them out ...
- Hello S., oh dear, poor baby. I hope he heals soon. I just have some dietary advice (my daughter broke her left arm a couple of years ago) anyways, I found out that...
My Son's WALKING... with a Broken Knee.
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 13, 2011
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I'm exhausted from this; can't wait to see the ortho doc Monday!!
So now my 19 month old is WALKING with the leg splint on. He gets his cast Monday. I was kind of f...
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- I'd confine him primarily to sitting his high chair, at least until his first check-up. I assume the first check-up is a week from the accident?
- Oh girl! Your life is never boring! LOL Im sorry about the baby. Not much you can do to stop them from walking when they are determined. Just do your best to keep b...
- I would NOT let him walk. Just because it doesn't hurt doesn't mean that it isn't a real problem down the line. I simply wouldn't chance this. So sorry this happe...
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 ...
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...
My Daughter Walks a Little Crooked After Broken Leg
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on January 2, 2010
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My daughter just got out of her cast from breaking her ankle. I just noticed today (without socks) that she walks a bit crooked on her foot. Is this because she is s...
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- B....It is totally normal. Even though her cast is off it still will take time for her to adjust. She has to rebuild the muscle strength. when my daughter had her c...
- My son had a couple of sessions of physical therapy after breaking his elbow this spring. Call your ortho's office and ask for a referral - PT's see a lot of cases so ...
- I would ask these questions over the phone to a doctor, and if he/she says it is an urgent problem go in right away. It might just be normal activity, but i would call...
Cast Removed from 4 Year Old and Now She Won't Walk!
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on July 10, 2009
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Hi there! Wondering if anyone else has had a young child with a broken leg. Our daughter did great once she got her cast on (tibia and fibula broken, toes to mid-thi...
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- My 2 year old boy just fractured his tibia and only needs a full leg cast for 4 weeks . My feeling is that they will walk when inspired to do so. He didn't want to t...
- S., When I got my cast off, I could not put weight on my leg at all for another two weeks. The muscles were too weak and if I did put weight there, my ankle would col...
- Talk to your daughter's doctor about physical therapy. Her muscles have probably atrophied just a tiny bit and she is probably feeling a litle weak on that leg. Phys...
Is Muscle Permanetly Damaged After Bone Fracture?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on June 8, 2008
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I am starting to work out and I have one calf that is smaller than the other. Many years ago, I broke my tibia, the large bone in your lower leg. Somehow along the l...
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- Every now and again, there is a person who visits this web-site. I think his name is Daniel Pena. I think he is a personnal trainer. He has given really good advice in...
- Hi J., I broke my tibia and fibula in Sept 07. It was a complete spiral break, so I did not need surgery, but it took longer for me to heal since I had no assistan...
- Hi J., I am a certified Pilates Mat instructor and apprenticing to be a full Pilates Instructor. I believe that Pilates can help you gain strength and comfort back ...
Yay! I Get to Take My Son Back...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 16, 2011
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.... to the pediatric orthopedic doctor. [please note sarcasm, lack of sleep, high stress level, and severe exhaustion].
If you've been following my posts about my ...
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- Here is the thing, if you DEMAND! they cast him and it really isn't the best thing for him they will still put their foot down. No doctor will do anything that is not...
- The doctor works for you!!! If you feel casting is best then let them know that. You are the best judge for your child's needs. I learned from my mom when a doctor ...
- Oh no, your poor baby!! I am a firm believer in gut instinct and second opinions. As parents, we can't ignore our gut instinct, because most times it is right on!!...
