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Treatment of fractures in children and adolescents

Fractured bones are common in children and adolescents. Approximately every other child has at least one fracture during their childhood or adolescence. Good recovery requires actively moving the healing limb and gradually increasing load after casting.

On this page, we have gathered information on children's and adolescents’ fracture treatment. Under the menu, you will find written instructions with pictures as well as videos showing exercises that improve recovery.

The majority of toddlers and school children with fractures recover after treatment by engaging in their normal activities and play where the child is naturally active. At the last check-up appointment, we will advise families, if necessary, on how long the child should avoid hobbies or activities that may pose a risk of refracture.

With difficult fractures and with adolescents whose growth has almost ended, we encourage patients to actively perform the exercises listed on this page until the function of the fractured limb has returned to the level preceding the injury. The exercises should be performed actively especially right after casting and surgery.

Instructions for fracture care











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