Looking after a Child with a Broken Ankle/ Lower Leg
A broken bone can be known as either a fracture, crack or break.
Treatment
The treatment for a broken ankle is by a Back Slab Plaster Cast (a temporary plaster of paris cast). Care of the Plaster Cast is dealt with on a separate card. You should give regular Paracetamol, as advised, to ease any pain. Exercise is very important. You should encourage your child to regularly wriggle his/her toes as soon as he/she is able to do so. Movement of the knee should also be encouraged.
Follow-up
Your child will be seen in the next Fracture Clinic. When reviewed at the clinic the type
of Plaster Cast may be changed if required.
The Trust recognises the importance of Further Information multi-agency working: to safeguard children and young people.
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or young person please contact Children’s Social Care as follows:
For children living in the Blackpool area:
Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Tel No: 01253 477299
Out of hours and weekends Tel No: 01253 477600
For children living in Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster or Morecambe
Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.00pm Tel No: 0300 123 6720
Out of hours and weekends Tel No: 0300 123 6722
