16 Jun 🥺Did your child fall over and break their leg? 🥴Is your child still limping after their cast was removed weeks ago?
Fractures are the most common reason children in Australia are hospitalised for injury each year – and sport is the single biggest cause. On average, more than 28,000 children each year end up in hospital somewhere in Australia with a broken bone🦴 from playing sport. In children under 5 years old, the leading causes for broken bones is playing on a playground and trampoline use.
While children tend to recover quickly from fractures, after 4-6 weeks in a cast or walking boot for their bone to heal. It is not uncommon to find children still limping weeks and months after their cast has been removed. 🥴
Common reasons why a child is still limping after a broken leg cast is removed includes:
1. Muscle weakness: After a fracture, the muscles surrounding the injured area may weaken due to immobilization or disuse. This weakness can lead to a limp as the child’s body tries to compensate for the weakened muscles.
2. Swelling and inflammation: Fractures often cause swelling and inflammation in the affected area. This swelling can restrict movement and make it difficult for the child to walk normally, resulting in a limp.
3. Restricted range of motion: Depending on the location and severity of the fracture, there may be a limited range of motion in the affected joint or limb. This restricted movement can lead to a limp as the child tries to avoid painful or uncomfortable positions.
4. Habitual Limping From The Cast: Children can become used to walking awkwardly with their casts or walking boot for 4-6 weeks and continue to walk in the same pattern even after the cast or walking boot has been removed.
If your child is still limping after a broken leg has healed, it is important to see an Expert Paediatric Physiotherapist to help them learn to walk normally again. Ring My Favourite Physio on📱 (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists today!
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