Can a buckle fracture heal on its own?

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Can a buckle fracture heal on its own?

Even if they’re not as severe as other types of fractures, never ignore symptoms like pain, swelling or tenderness. If your child has an untreated buckle fracture, they might face more serious complications later including:

  • Malunion: This happens when broken bones don't line up correctly while they heal.
  • Nonunion: Your child’s bones may not grow back together fully or at all.
  • Worsening symptoms: If a buckle fracture isn’t treated by a healthcare provider, your child’s symptoms like pain can get worse over time. This will also make it take longer for them to heal.

Complications of buckle fracture treatment

Buckle fracture complications include:

  • Reinjury: If your child resumes activities like sports too soon they can reinjure their bone or experience a more serious injury or fracture.
  • Other internal damage: Fractures can damage the area around the injury including your muscles, nerves, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments.

Side effects of NSAIDs include:

  • Bleeding.
  • Ulcers.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Bowel complications.

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