The treatment of tibial fracture in children includes initial assessment and treatment, fracture reduction, immobilization and functional exercise.
1. Initial assessment: If the fracture has just occurred, attention should be paid to whether there is any active bleeding or important neurovascular injury, if there is bleeding, a professional doctor should stop bleeding urgently, do not bandage to stop bleeding on your own, to avoid aggravating the fracture dislocation, and even cause infection or necrosis.
2. Fracture reduction: Depending on the type and severity of the fracture, appropriate reduction methods will be used, including manipulation, traction and surgical reduction.
3. Fixation: Maintaining the fracture end in the position after reduction and healing in good alignment is the key to fracture treatment. Fixation methods include internal and external fixation. Internal fixation uses metal internal fixation devices, such as splints, screws, and compression plates. The specific fixation program needs to be decided according to the type of fracture.
4. Functional exercise: Appropriate exercise for the affected limb during the healing period can help to restore the function of the affected limb. In the early stage, active stretching of the muscles of the affected limb should be the main focus, with the purpose of promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and preventing muscle atrophy.
In the middle and late stages, joint activities and even walking on the ground can be carried out, which can promote the recovery of joint range of motion and muscle strength.
Children’s lower leg tibia fracture is recommended to actively seek medical treatment as prescribed by the doctor, not to be treated without authorization, so as not to aggravate the injury.