Patient's question:
A 7-year-old child has a mid-shaft fracture of the tibia with a 10-degree angulation posteriorly. It has been 5 months since the injury, and they have been walking on their feet for one and a half months. However, they feel a bit like their foot is slightly turned outwards, walking with a limp, and sometimes experiencing some pain. The child is quite unruly and sometimes walks like they are running! Is their walking abnormal?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if a child's tibial fracture has minimal displacement, it should have healed by 5 months, and there should be no local pain symptoms. If the pain persists, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a follow-up DR examination. If the healing is good, actively implement exercises for the hip, knee, and ankle joints' flexion and extension, which should improve the condition.The above advice is for the question "7-year-old child with tibial mid-shaft fracture." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!