Patient's question:
Doctor, a 5-month-old baby was held by someone and fell from a height of over 1 meter yesterday. The CT report indicates a concave fracture of the right parietal bone, with a depth of about 0.7 cm. Will it heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
The issue you described is that a five-month-old baby accidentally fell from a height of one meter, resulting in a concave fracture of the right parietal bone with a depth of 0.7 cm. Will it heal on its own? The bones of infants and young children are relatively soft. If a careful CT scan does not reveal any damage to the brain and the baby does not experience symptoms such as vomiting or loss of appetite, it is recommended to wait and see for swelling. In most cases, it can heal completely during the growth process. If there are any abnormalities, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for follow-up treatment. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.