Patient's question:
The child is three and a half years old. While playing on a trampoline, they suddenly fell and couldn't get up. They said their knee hurts. The hospital X-ray showed no fractures and no swelling. Now, on the fifth day, they still cannot walk on their feet. I am very worried. How long will it take to heal? Should they engage in appropriate exercises and walking?Doctor's answer:
If there is no fracture issue, it should be a soft tissue injury. Except for one possibility where the child is young and the bones are more flexible, which might result in a greenstick fracture (without a visible fracture line), the degree of severity is very mild and almost shows no symptoms, and it will heal on its own later. If it is obvious, manual reduction may be necessary. Of course, it is also necessary to carefully observe the child's pain condition. If the pain cannot be relieved or even alleviated, it is still advisable to go to a better hospital for a check-up.