How long does it take for a child to walk after a broken leg?

The symptom of a broken leg in a child is quite serious, but a child's bones are relatively tender and easier to repair. As long as we use the correct method to correct the fracture and then fix it with plaster, they will be able to walk normally after resting for a month or two. However, we must be careful not to walk too fast or lift heavy objects. Let’s learn about the treatment and care methods for children’s leg fractures below.

In clinical practice, the groups that often suffer from leg fractures are often children and the elderly. This is because children's bones are not well developed during their growth period and are prone to fracture symptoms. The elderly's physical functions in all aspects are not as good as those of young people, so they are also prone to fractures. For children with leg fractures, they must be taken to the hospital for surgical treatment in time to avoid causing more harm and complications. At the same time, attention should be paid to follow-up care after treatment.

When a child has a leg fracture, if the child is close to the hospital, he or she should go to the hospital in time. Before going to the hospital, you should make preliminary preparations. When a leg fracture occurs, it is best to fix the leg with a splint. You can also use wooden sticks, wooden boards, etc. as a substitute to temporarily fix the leg and prevent the condition from further deteriorating.

After surgical treatment of a leg fracture, parents must pay attention to adjusting their children's daily diet. They can let their children eat more high-nutrition foods and things containing trace elements such as calcium, manganese, and iron, such as animal liver, eggs, vegetables, seafood, soybeans, etc., and at the same time, chicken soup, fish soup, and various bone soups, etc. Parents can also selectively add some red dates, wolfberries, etc.

It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. In fact, after a leg fracture and swelling occurs, the recovery time for children is often relatively long. Therefore, patients must pay attention to rest during the long recovery period. Do not rush to exercise and take it slowly. Generally, children will be able to walk after three months. Parents are reminded to pay more attention to their children's diet and eat more foods that are beneficial to bone growth and body recovery.