Fractured Tibia

My son (8 yrs) fractured his tibia in December (through the growth plate, one fracture on each side of the bone). He was in a splint/cast for about 7 weeks, on crutches for 2 weeks, now can hobble around on his own with a severe limp. It seems to be a slow recovery. Should I pursue physical herapy for him? I was expecting it to be smooth sailing after the cast was off. What is the typical recovery time once the bone is healed and the cast is removed?

Posted By Lisa on February 12, 2009 at 11:24:04:

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