Patient's question:
Around 7:30 PM tonight, a 1.5-year-old child fell off the bed, resulting in a fracture in the right hand. They are currently at the local hospital. X-rays were just taken, and the doctor said it is very serious and requires surgery. There may be potential for postoperative complications. Tomorrow, another CT scan is scheduled. We are very worried and would like to book an appointment with you. I have already uploaded the X-ray results. Could you please take a look?Doctor's answer:
Yes, it's a distal humeral physis fracture in a child. Treating it after more than a week of trauma is a bit more challenging. The surgery isn't major; it just requires simple reduction and fixation. Occasional dry cough shouldn't pose a significant risk regarding anesthesia. Well, let's just wait and see. We'll reapply the cast tomorrow, and perhaps it will heal without any issues. If it doesn't heal properly, we'll consider surgical correction. Close monitoring! Regular follow-ups!