How to treat a broken hand in a child

Treatment of hand fractures in children needs to be based on the severity of the fracture. If the fracture is not displaced, it can be treated conservatively, while if it is significantly displaced, surgery is required. For children with minor hand fractures and no displacement, conservative treatment measures can be chosen under the guidance of a doctor. First of all, the hand braking, and then with a plaster or support for external immobilization for 3 to 4 weeks, when the fracture end of the bone crust growth can be followed by the doctor to carry out the appropriate functional exercise. For children with more serious hand fractures and obvious displacement, this time usually need to take surgical treatment, need to be under the guidance of a professional doctor for closed reduction of the fracture internal fixation treatment, you can use Kirschner’s pin or plate to fix the fracture end. After the operation, you should follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out the corresponding functional exercises and review the healing of the fracture. In conclusion, children with hand fractures need to consult a doctor in time, and depending on the severity of the fracture, conservative treatment or surgery should be carried out accordingly.