Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child with a femoral shaft fracture. The hospital suggested that the child is too young for surgery and recommended conservative treatment with traction. Will this affect the child's later growth and development?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, a six-year-old boy with a femoral fracture, treated with rigid traction, it is recommended to have irregular follow-up examinations and carefully observe the local. Based on the situation you described, it is necessary to pay attention to rest, appropriately enhance nutrition, digest calcium, and take bone-setting medicine. The above suggestions are for the question "Hospital recommends a six-year-old boy with a femoral shaft fracture in the right leg," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!