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How Can A Hairline Fracture Of The Leg Be Treated?

Hi my 3 year old son has a hairline fracture at the bottom of his leg. Our local A&E put an emergency cast in him last Tuesday, we attended the fracture clinic Thursday where he was given a support boot. My boy is totally freaked by the boot and will not wear it at all, he still won t put any pressure on his leg as said it s hurting. He is now complaining that his knee is hurting where he is crawling his way around. I wish they had left the cast on him.
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Do agree with your condition and the child`s response.

For a hairline fracture to heal minimum requirements are:
• Cast for around 3 weeks which is a minimum period
• Least weight bearing till possible
• Balanced nutritious diet
• Maintenance of hydration
Calcium supplements
• Avoid further trauma
• Follow-up x-ray after 3 weeks and further management accordingly

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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How Can A Hairline Fracture Of The Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Do agree with your condition and the child`s response. For a hairline fracture to heal minimum requirements are: • Cast for around 3 weeks which is a minimum period • Least weight bearing till possible • Balanced nutritious diet • Maintenance of hydration • Calcium supplements • Avoid further trauma • Follow-up x-ray after 3 weeks and further management accordingly Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel