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Hi my 22 month old son suffered an injury that i didnt see at the time he had a minimally displaced fracture of the left tibia and was wondering if he could have done this from a fall or what could of caused this? he is a little unsteady on his feet?

Q: hi my 22 month old son suffered an injury that i didnt see at the time he had a minimally displaced fracture of the left tibia and was wondering if he could have done this from a fall or what could of caused this? he is a little unsteady on his feet?

: The safest and best thing is to see an orthopedic doc. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

The safest and best thing is to see an orthopedic doc. Good luck

Answered 9/25/2023

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A member asked:

Hi my 22 month old son suffered an injury that i didnt see at the time he had a minimally displaced fracture of the left tibia and was wondering if he could have done this from a fall or what could of caused this? he is a little unsteady on his feet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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