What is a toddler’s fracture? Do you know about this type of
injury? As the name suggests it is related to toddlers. Toddlers are the
children of the age group of 9 months to 3 years. This fracture is very common
in this age group of children. It may occur due to an accident in children.
It is not necessary that parents may recognize this
fracture. It cannot be determined easily because the children in this age group
usually fall while running, playing or walking. Children are more active at
this stage. They can meet with an accident at any time. Falling is also very
common among toddlers. Sometimes it is difficult to analyze the actual trauma that
caused the fracture in the bone of the toddlers who cannot even speak or point
to the painful area.
The fracture can arise by the twisting of the arms or legs
of the child. The child feels pain and may be unable to carry his weight over
his legs. The child will not be able to stand upright. If you detect this,
consult the doctor for immediate remedy.
Doctors will make an X-ray. He will examine the injury site
and X-ray. There will be a small thin lucent line across the tibia bone, the
bone of the lower leg. This fracture is related to the tibia bone of the
toddlers. Radiographs of the tibia
will prove to be helpful in the diagnosis of the injury. Sometimes, radiographs
do not assess the condition fully though.
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