So here is Ryan's cast!
To usher in his 2nd year of life...or is he technically done with his second and started his third.....whatever - Ryan broke his leg!
He has what is called a 'toddler' fracture. At Ryan's age there is more cartilage than actual bone so any breaks do not show up on xrays for the most part. So after 4 weeks in the cast it will heal and be bone by then and then there will be another xray and then we will probably see the details of the break. Based on what happened and how he acted during the exam, the fracture is most likely in his tibia.
After wasting our time on an urgent care and 3 full days of no walking we finally got answers at a wonderful and amazing place called Cactus Pediatric Orthopaedics on Dobson Road by the hospital.
What is crazy is there was no big accident or fall. It was merely Ryan taking a big step down off of something. No swelling or bruising. Just screaming in pain!
We are grateful to those who specialize in understanding children's bodies!
So it will be a tough 4 weeks...okay it will be hell - I mean lets be honest. A two year old with a trampoline and a backyard, he is already having a difficult time with wanting to do what he used to do. I cannot believe how much it has changed our everyday life so far. I cannot imagine parents who have children break multiple bones. Maybe it is just his age and the fact that it is his leg.
Here is to hoping for the quickest 4 weeks ever!!!!
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