How are fractures in children different from adults?

A child's bone is flexible, so instead of breaking through it may bend or buckle on one side only. Healing is faster and a degree of deformity can correct itself with growth, but a fracture crossing the growth plate can lead to a difference in length or angle later, so it needs to be checked.

If the bone is well aligned and stable, a cast is enough. If it is displaced or the fracture involves the growth plate, a reduction procedure or surgery to hold it in place may be needed.

Do we need to come back after it has healed?

If the injury was near a growth plate, we keep checking for a period after the bone has united to see whether a deformity appears as the child grows. We will tell you the follow-up interval at the consultation, based on the site and the child's age.

Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric center

Fractures in children

Pediatric fracture

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Fractures in children FAQ

How are fractures in children different from adults?: A child's bone is flexible, so instead of breaking through it may bend or buckle on one side only. Healing is faster and a degree of deformity can correct itself with growth, but a fracture crossing the growth plate can lead to a difference in length or angle later, so it needs to be checked.
Is a cast enough?: If the bone is well aligned and stable, a cast is enough. If it is displaced or the fracture involves the growth plate, a reduction procedure or surgery to hold it in place may be needed.
Do we need to come back after it has healed?: If the injury was near a growth plate, we keep checking for a period after the bone has united to see whether a deformity appears as the child grows. We will tell you the follow-up interval at the consultation, based on the site and the child's age.

Pediatric Orthopedics care pathway

Consultation and examination

We check gait, posture, the pattern of pain and the growth history.

Imaging

X-ray shows bone alignment, the growth plates and bone age, and an Exbody posture scan checks balance and body alignment.

Choosing a direction

관찰·보조기·수술 중 성장 단계에 맞는 방법을 정합니다.

Growth follow-up

치료 후에도 성장에 따른 변화를 정기적으로 확인합니다.

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