{"id":299,"date":"2025-10-16T18:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/?page_id=299"},"modified":"2026-04-08T02:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:07:19","slug":"femur-fracture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/femur-fracture\/","title":{"rendered":"Femur Fracture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-ga4gz-1e7093a6bb6976da20cb201a16e5113d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_tab_section  avia-builder-el-first  family-page-banner unset-row avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-299'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr49c74-c71715663614a39bc9dde245938eefac\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr49c74-c71715663614a39bc9dde245938eefac img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr49c74-c71715663614a39bc9dde245938eefac .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mgr49c74-c71715663614a39bc9dde245938eefac av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  banner-ribbons'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-222 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-222 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1.png\" alt='' title='Group 5231 (1)'  height=\"956\" width=\"1151\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1.png 1151w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1-1030x855.png 1030w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1-768x638.png 768w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Group-5231-1-705x586.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-mgr3j12j-0fa712779ce2c70c0f696d5e297e2a3f sc-av_one_half av-mobile-columns-flex av-columns-reverse av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-mgr3j12j-0fa712779ce2c70c0f696d5e297e2a3f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgr3hv07-2fa5d8ae76b987d3bf53a2473db1ec56 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock banner-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Femur Fracture Family Resources<\/h1>\n<p>Here at the Family Resource Hub, we know that a femur fracture can be a stressful and unexpected event for families. This <strong>Femur Fracture Resource Page<\/strong> is here to help, with information on treatment options like bracing and casting, recovery timelines, and what to expect during healing. Our goal is to <strong>provide parents with clear guidance and support<\/strong> so they can feel confident in caring for their child throughout recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-bg29n-ed3921d68496cf777580f354c952fd29 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn7py9dl-b36bce5fe7b8cddb0cdef6b78ba749de\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mn7py9dl-b36bce5fe7b8cddb0cdef6b78ba749de img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mn7py9dl-b36bce5fe7b8cddb0cdef6b78ba749de .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mn7py9dl-b36bce5fe7b8cddb0cdef6b78ba749de av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  buzz-top-left'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2534 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2534 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/BuzztonDF2-small.gif\" alt='' title='BuzztonDF2-small'  height=\"200\" width=\"200\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr3ifpi-5011f34ef027447934cde4f5fe8a2b6c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr3ifpi-5011f34ef027447934cde4f5fe8a2b6c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr3ifpi-5011f34ef027447934cde4f5fe8a2b6c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mgr3ifpi-5011f34ef027447934cde4f5fe8a2b6c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-412 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-412 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/femur-fracture-resources-intro-image-e1766512412421.png\" alt='femur fracture resources intro image' title='femur fracture resources intro image'  height=\"622\" width=\"744\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/femur-fracture-resources-intro-image-e1766512412421.png 744w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/femur-fracture-resources-intro-image-e1766512412421-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/femur-fracture-resources-intro-image-e1766512412421-705x589.png 705w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/femur-fracture-resources-intro-image-e1766512412421-193x161.png 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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When it breaks (called a femur fracture), it is considered a serious injury in children because this bone plays a major role in walking, standing, and overall mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4xd84-7307b0db3c60ccfd7e866d3261d1b948\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mgr4xd84-7307b0db3c60ccfd7e866d3261d1b948{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mgr4xd84-7307b0db3c60ccfd7e866d3261d1b948 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mgr4yd0v-a8e4f17808aa7dc3174b78059404f66d  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgr4xog4-1943b6e4ba00ad5ce30d2700aba0e746'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How common are femur fractures?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How common are femur fractures?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How common are femur fractures?\">How common are femur fractures?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femur fractures in children are less common than broken arms or wrist fractures, but they do happen. They account for about <\/span><b>1\u20132% of all childhood fractures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because the femur is such a strong bone, it usually takes significant force to break it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgts8wzj-78b592235767620570f7ac7dc14c7fbc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Most common reasons for injury\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Most common reasons for injury\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Most common reasons for injury\">Most common reasons for injury<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Falls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Young children may fracture the femur if they fall from a height, such as from playground equipment, bikes, or while playing sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sports injuries:<\/b> Contact sports or high-impact activities can sometimes lead to femur fractures in active kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn More About Femur Fracture Types In Our Blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/common-pediatric-femur-fracture-types-and-causes-explained\/\">Common Pediatric Femur Fracture Types and Causes Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgts9f9i-905cfb87e46fcdc985663e0967612cce'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do fractures heal?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do fractures heal?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do fractures heal?\">How do fractures heal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bones are living tissue, and they have the natural ability to repair themselves. For a fracture to heal properly, three main things need to happen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The bone must be in a good position to heal:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors make sure the broken pieces are lined up safely so the bone can grow back together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if the bone looks a little uneven at first, children\u2019s bones can naturally straighten as they grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most fractures in kids remodel beautifully without extra treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The bone needs to be still:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To heal, the broken bone needs to be protected from big movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brace or cast keeps the bone still, which helps control pain and allows healing to start, and allows tiny, gentle movements inside the brace or cast to help the bone build new tissue which makes it stronger as it heals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time to heal:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone healing happens in stages:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Inflammation (first few days):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The body forms a blood clot around the break.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Repair (next few weeks):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soft tissue (a \u201ccallus\u201d) forms, then hardens as new bone grows. This callus can be seen on an x-ray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Remodeling (months):<\/b><span> The bone slowly reshapes itself to look and work like normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsa7gw-180cb615ce2853d2c791ae5109212104'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long does healing take?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long does healing take?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long does healing take?\">How long does healing take?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In children, bones usually heal faster than in adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the age of your child, iff they are between 6 months and 5 years old, the average healing time is between 4-8 weeks, while above five might take slightly longer at <\/span><b>6\u201312 weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to heal, but the timeline also depends the type of fracture, and the bone involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the bone heals, kids may need some physical therapy to rebuild strength and movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn More About the Broken Femur Fracture Healing Process In Our Blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/broken-femur-in-children-healing-process-recovery-timeline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken Femur in Children: Healing Process, Recovery Timeline\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4v6by-23-4a86bbd342b02ef26413f47d97d813d6\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-mgr4v6by-23-4a86bbd342b02ef26413f47d97d813d6{\nvertical-align:middle;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-2' class='av-layout-tab av-mgr4v6by-23-4a86bbd342b02ef26413f47d97d813d6 av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  el_before_av_tab_sub_section  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"2\" data-tab-section-id=\"treatment\"><div 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fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-496 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-496 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009.png\" alt='femur fracture' title='femur fracture'  height=\"590\" width=\"406\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009.png 406w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009-133x193.png 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-isq1n-66986b66401ed7360de11cdffdcd79c0 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgr4wzk6-21-a5c13acc0df85803d8b8c80fea8a2f9a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Femur Fracture Treatment: Bracing vs. Spica Cast<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a child breaks their femur (thigh bone), the treatment depends on their age, the type of fracture, and how stable the bone is. Two common options for young children are <\/span><b>bracing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><b>spica cast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4xd84-20-ef5963c6da614e18c3cbe19a45bac6e4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mgr4xd84-20-ef5963c6da614e18c3cbe19a45bac6e4{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mgr4xd84-20-ef5963c6da614e18c3cbe19a45bac6e4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mgr4yd0v-19-771363d31beee7b9fa9029bd2aa763cb  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgr4xog4-18-94cb158c145b1406d889b8489bc1f823'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Spica Cast\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Spica Cast\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Spica Cast\">Spica Cast<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What it is:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A large, body cast that usually starts at the chest and goes down one or both legs. It holds the femur completely still so the bone can heal in the right position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who it\u2019s for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most common in <\/span><b>toddlers and young children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (often ages 6 months to 5 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps the bone very stable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works well for younger kids who are not yet very active.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable healing with good outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenges for parents:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily care can be tricky (diapering, bathing, clothing).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cast is bulky and limits movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually require special car seats or equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not adjustable and becomes \u201cloose\u201d around the fracture when swelling dissipates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is usually put on in surgery under anesthesia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgr4xxbe-16-eddb42ec74113fbb0b244ebc45950665'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Bracing\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Bracing\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Bracing\">Bracing<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What it is:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A removable or semi-removable device that wraps around the leg and hip to hold the femur steady.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who it\u2019s for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Often used in <\/span><b>older children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whose bones are still growing but who may not need the strict immobilization of a spica cast. However bracing has been used in children under 12 months of age in some cases with success as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter and less restrictive than a spica cast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier for hygiene and daily care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows for some movement, which can make recovery more comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is adjustable to keep constant compression around the fracture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not need to be put on in surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenges:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires the child (and family) to be reliable about keeping the brace on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not always suitable for very young or highly displaced fractures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn More About Femur Fracture Bracing In Our Blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/using-a-brace-for-femur-fracture-treatment\/\">Using a Brace for Femur Fracture Treatment Types and Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsd9m6-17b1171ea7ab04cda737dffe3ae7eda7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which One is Chosen?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which One is Chosen?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which One is Chosen?\">Which One is Chosen?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors decide based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>child\u2019s age and size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>location and severity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the fracture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How well the bone can be kept aligned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Parent takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both spica casting and bracing are effective for healing a child\u2019s femur fracture. Your doctor will recommend the option that provides the best stability and comfort for your child\u2019s specific situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn More About Femur Fracture Treatment Options In Our Blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/pediatric-broken-femur-treatment-options\/\">Pediatric Broken Femur Treatment Options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4v6by-15-e927052ba338863f89511007c1471d1a\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-mgr4v6by-15-e927052ba338863f89511007c1471d1a{\nvertical-align:middle;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-3' class='av-layout-tab av-mgr4v6by-15-e927052ba338863f89511007c1471d1a av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  avia-builder-el-last  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"3\" data-tab-section-id=\"df2-brace-care\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><p><div  class='flex_column av-fkq4b-7708690ba0039a2086e8383b0ccf4276 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-hide-on-mobile  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4wb7e-14-0b5ba830dccaa71893bda848440d6fb8\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr4wb7e-14-0b5ba830dccaa71893bda848440d6fb8 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mgr4wb7e-14-0b5ba830dccaa71893bda848440d6fb8 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mgr4wb7e-14-0b5ba830dccaa71893bda848440d6fb8 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-24  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-496 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-496 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009.png\" alt='femur fracture' title='femur fracture'  height=\"590\" width=\"406\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009.png 406w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/opsb.com\/family-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-145009-133x193.png 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-76arv-a6e49b95d8bd5e704e73803213d3e424 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgr4wzk6-13-0ffec515beaa72215f64a46524e09750 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>DF2\u00ae Brace Care Tips for Parents<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgr4xd84-12-a262defa779974de7c474cc94e4324c0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mgr4xd84-12-a262defa779974de7c474cc94e4324c0{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mgr4xd84-12-a262defa779974de7c474cc94e4324c0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mgr4yd0v-11-28e9b05e25e3e4a3f5ee25744f92aa9a  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgr4xog4-10-31dc749fe2db5d45969707bf22151628'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Check the Skin Daily\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Check the Skin Daily\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Check the Skin Daily\">Check the Skin Daily<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look around the brace straps each day for redness, blisters, or skin irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the provided <\/span><b>fracture sock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect the skin and keep it clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change fracture sock as needed, especially if soiled. Ask your medical provider if you need believe the sock needs to be changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtskhh3-0a417f1c1a62c7f1c1342380abf846c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Keep the Brace Dry and Clean\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Keep the Brace Dry and Clean\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Keep the Brace Dry and Clean\">Keep the Brace Dry and Clean<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe the brace with a damp cloth as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the fracture sock is changed and washed regularly to prevent odors and skin breakdown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace and sock must be completed dry before placing it back on your child.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsku2e-01a2fd20a300c373a9ff2bd939553ace'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Watch the Straps and Hinges\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Watch the Straps and Hinges\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Watch the Straps and Hinges\">Watch the Straps and Hinges<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straps should be snug but not too tight \u2014 you should be able to slip one finger underneath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a strap loosens or the hinge seems out of position, adjust gently or call your care team for guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtslqh7-7c5105aaa81aeb9015572462731f8d18'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Help with Toileting and Dressing\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Help with Toileting and Dressing\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Help with Toileting and Dressing\">Help with Toileting and Dressing<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One advantage of the DF2\u00ae brace is that it allows access for diapering, toileting, and clothing changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use adaptive clothing or stretchy pants to make dressing easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtslzba-19e27988fbd1a3a550f372f48c7f8eb5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Encourage Comfort and Position Changes\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Encourage Comfort and Position Changes\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Encourage Comfort and Position Changes\">Encourage Comfort and Position Changes<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brace allows your child to sit, lie down, and reposition more easily than a cast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support your child with pillows to prevent pressure spots and to keep them comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsmb2m-88428677db8e0abb0405da1127201c3f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Follow Activity Guidelines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Follow Activity Guidelines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Follow Activity Guidelines\">Follow Activity Guidelines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let your child bear weight on the injured leg until cleared by the doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage safe play activities that don\u2019t risk falls or impact to the leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsmql7-0935eaa6285a1e69098872943cd50a49'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Attend All Follow-Ups\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Attend All Follow-Ups\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Attend All Follow-Ups\">Attend All Follow-Ups<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brace can be adjusted as your child heals, so follow-up visits are important to check alignment and healing progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn More About Bracing Femur Fractures In Our Blog:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.opsb.com\/compression-for-child-fracture-healing-how-bracing-helps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression for Child Fracture Healing: How Bracing Helps<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-mgs1t6n8-eb0df8e7e18dd14aa9b1e73f0d5f97bd main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_tab_section  el_before_av_section  blue-bg-row unset-row avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-299'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgs1uwbu-7bb5d14cc7cf2032a0d66f95e5097a6b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mgs1uwbu-7bb5d14cc7cf2032a0d66f95e5097a6b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mgs1uwbu-7bb5d14cc7cf2032a0d66f95e5097a6b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mgs1uwbu-7bb5d14cc7cf2032a0d66f95e5097a6b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-30  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  ribbon-bottom-left av-parallax-object' 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class='avia_textblock white-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Top Things To Do When Your Child Has a Femur Fracture<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-mgs1tnt4-62cc1af1b8f64280e5682ed41f8aba54 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  white-bg-col flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-mgs1prym-708968c6dab092bbbe656b9873e3c490  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  counter-accordion toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgs1qbrm-c7feba934eb62bda4eb4452bcb5c6064'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Follow the Treatment Plan Closely\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Follow the Treatment Plan Closely\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Follow the Treatment Plan Closely\">Follow the Treatment Plan Closely<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your child is in a spica cast, brace, or had surgery, stick to the care instructions given by the doctor and orthopedist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend all follow-up appointments so the bone can be checked as it heals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsomsh-98363e5dae254464728306d8ad9efd40'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Manage Pain and Comfort\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Manage Pain and Comfort\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Manage Pain and Comfort\">Manage Pain and Comfort<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give pain medicine as prescribed, especially in the first few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pillows or cushions to help your child sit or sleep more comfortably.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsoy87-c535c5b9780045605b75219b70618280'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Keep the Cast or Brace Clean and Dry\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Keep the Cast or Brace Clean and Dry\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Keep the Cast or Brace Clean and Dry\">Keep the Cast or Brace Clean and Dry<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For spica casts: use waterproof pads, double diapers, or special equipment to prevent messes and skin irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For braces: check the skin daily, make sure straps are snug (but not too tight), and clean the skin as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtspmtx-ece58f3da24335e26bbf367389c15ef8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Watch for Warning Signs\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Watch for Warning Signs\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Watch for Warning Signs\">Watch for Warning Signs<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call the doctor if you notice swelling, blue\/pale toes, bad odor, fever, or if your child seems in extreme pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report any slipping, cracking, or damage to the cast or brace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtspww0-6a27ddaffb25aa471788882cda26d0d2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Support Daily Life\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Support Daily Life\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Support Daily Life\">Support Daily Life<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be prepared for changes in mobility\u2014your child may need a wheelchair, special car seat, or help with toileting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan safe play and entertainment activities that keep them engaged without putting weight on the leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsqo7l-1baa7246eaaf7599e82ed4921bd0bb20'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Encourage Healing\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Encourage Healing\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Encourage Healing\">Encourage Healing<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your child eats a healthy diet with plenty of protein, calcium, and vitamin D to help the bone heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow instructions about when your child can start putting weight on the leg again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mgtsqytu-b3d17f94c11fad73e0b02396fc7d36d6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Prepare for Rehab\/Therapy\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Prepare for Rehab\/Therapy\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Prepare for Rehab\/Therapy\">Prepare for Rehab\/Therapy<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the cast or brace is removed, your child may need physical therapy to regain strength and flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage gentle activity as cleared by the doctor\u2014it helps your child recover faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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From the initial shock of the injury to the overwhelming decision of how to best support her child&#8217;s recovery, Cora discusses why the DF2 brace became the ideal solution over traditional spica casts. 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