swelling of the knee after 6 weeks of being in cast with a broken tibia

[kelweeze]

my 13 year old son broke his lower tibia 6/7 weeks ago he was in full cast from toe to hip the hole time ,now the injury has mended he has developed swelling to his knee on the same leg does anyone know if this is normal please or any ideas on how to reduce it as he still cant walk ? kelly.

[Eneco]

Start physiotherepy. The swelling will go within one to two weeks. Cheers!

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Some amount of swelling will occur after 6-8 weeks rest and there is stiffness in his joints.

Give him some NSAIDs and also go for follow up scans to confirm proper healing.

If the healing is fine then continue physiotherapy.

Take care!