Patient's question:
The doctor's child has a foot fracture. Today is the 96th day of surgery. Last night, after school around 7:00 PM, the child said the pain was at the bottom nail. This morning, the pain has eased a bit. Is it normal for the child to be in pain? Can they walk with crutches?Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to explain your question. According to your description, your child has undergone surgery for a fractured ankle with internal fixation, which has been 96 days. From the X-rays, the fracture alignment and joint space appear good. Now your child is complaining of pain, which may be related to excessive movement. Additionally, the presence of internal fixation also interferes with movement to some extent. Since it's still early after the injury, you need to be informed that your child should not engage in strenuous exercise.