Helping Kids Cope With a Cast
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Health Tip of the Week Falling from the monkey bars, sliding into home base, tripping on a jump rope, knocking into a friend — there are literally thousands of ways to break arms and legs, and kids somehow find them all. Once the broken limb is healing in a cast, use these tips to help your child cope:
Keep an eye on your child’s cast, fingers and toes. Call your child’s pediatrician if:
Contributed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello, MD
Categories: Injury Prevention Program