DS 11 can’t weight near after fall - A&E or wait and see?

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Morning, today’s dilemma - DS 11 fell off the back step yesterday evening. Was in a lot of pain (he’s quite stoical usually), had some swelling on the side of his foot and small gashes on the top of his foot and little toe. The swelling wasn’t very much last night and isn’t any worse this morning. But he can’t put any weight on his foot.

So, A&E or wait and see?

Hang on, will take a pic...

Minor injuries unit, if you have one near you.

If it was last night and he can't weight bare now I'd be taking him in. Do you have an urgent care clinic that does X-ray locally? That's another option.

Take him to minor injuries or a&e

I would. Best to be safe.

His left foot is in shadow, that’s not bruising.

a&e or minor injuries if they can x-ray and deal with children
a break needs to be ruled out.
this time of day should be reasonably quiet.

it was an accident so a&e totally appropriate.

I would take him to minor injuries or a & e, our nearest minor injuries is in a & e! Best to have it checked over. Hope hes ok

Definitely get it checked.

Wait and see what? It’s an accident so a&e/minor injuries is appropriate just be warned both times DS has broken things it’s been a long day!

Thanks folks. I’ll pack a bag...

Pop to minor injuries if you've got one, or A&E if not. Breaks need to be ruled out.

That looks like he has broken his 5th metatarsel. Deffo x-ray job

We’re at children’s A&E waiting for X-ray. Thanks again all

It’s fractured! DS is in a cast up to his knee. He’s enjoying his crutches

poor ds
but the cast makes such a difference wrt pain.

wishing him a speedy recovery!

Ah bless him. Glad all sorted (ish)!

Aww bless him, glad you took him to be checked over. Speedy recovery

Thank you. He’s got the rest of half term to practise on his crutches before school next week...

Ouch! Hope he heals quickly and well.

poor lad
you may have to have a meeting with school with regards to h&s /care plan whilst on crutches

He was a bit wobbly yesterday - emotionally and on his crutches - but we had lots of cuddles and a film and by bedtime he was happier again. Off to the Fracture Clinic this morning for his permanent cast.

@simonisnotme Thanks for the reminder - I’ve contacted school.

Hope it went well this morning.

Yes, do find out about school. My granddaughter wasn’t allowed in school with a broken leg, unless someone was with her. She was in Reception though at the time.

dc in year 3 was allowed in school, was even playing football on crutches!

You can hire a wheelchair from your local Red Cross centre for up to 3 weeks. You just put an anonymous donation in to an envelope when you return the equipment if DS finds the crutches tiring.