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A member asked:
Does my 2yr old daughet need a cast for a hairline fracture ? or is a splint ok for it to heal?
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Details to consider.: HI, important to know where the fracture is, how active she is, how much the fracture is actually through the affected bone? Those fundamentals will help determine how much stability, protection the site will need.
Answered 8/29/2015
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Descriptions matter: I don't recall ever using the term "hairline" to describe a kids fracture but that's just me. The more common issue for kids is falling on their outstretched arm and getting a beer can like dent in one of the bones of their forearm.If this is what you mean, we commonly just splint these. Needs of other locations and other injuries vary.Try to give more info when you ask ???'s.
Answered 8/29/2015
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