Pediatric Orthopedics - Dr. What's wrong with you?

Question 1

Is a skull fracture dangerous for children?

Accepted Answer

Skull fracture in children can be very dangerous because the bones of the child's head are flexible, which reduces the protection of the brain and fractures cause serious injury to the brain.

Question 2

When healed cracked skull in children?

Accepted Answer

It may take between 3 to 6 months for the crack to fully heal and heal, depending on the severity of the crack and the form of treatment. The fracture usually heals faster in younger children.

Question 3

When does the child's skull bones fuse?

Accepted Answer

The bones of the skull fuse in children in the second year of life, when the sutures of the child are ossified.

Question 4

How do I know that a head blow is dangerous for children?

Accepted Answer

When serious symptoms of a head injury appear, such as temporary or permanent loss of consciousness, loss of concentration, and feeling sleepy.

Question 5

Why shouldn't a child sleep after a fall?

Accepted Answer

It was believed that letting the child sleep might lead to coma, but this is not true. Rather, the child should get complete rest, because this speeds up the healing process during treatment.

Question 6

Does a head blow affect the infant?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which the child is affected depends on the severity of the blow. He may have a slight pain or a headache that does not need treatment, or a serious crack occurs in the bones of the head and he needs treatment for a crack in the skull in children.

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