Patient's question:
The child is 6 years old. On January 25, 2013, while playing, they injured their right arm joint and were diagnosed with a fracture by a local hospital, receiving a cast. Now, when the child straightens their arm, the elbow joint is noticeably higher. The local hospital said no surgery was needed and advised to slowly push it back into place. Later, on November 25, they went to Beijing Jishuitan Hospital for another X-ray, where the doctor recommended surgery.Doctor's answer:
When watching the film, the original diagnosis was a supracondylar fracture of the humerus. Now there may be cubitus varus, possibly accompanied by limited flexion of the elbow joint. Is that correct? The occurrence of pediatric fractures severely affects the patient's life. In addition to symptomatic treatment, the patient needs to pay more attention to daily care. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, consume more calcium-rich foods, and avoid or reduce the chance of occurrence.