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Hip avulsion fracture in a teen -any advice/words of wisdom etc?!

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Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 20:01

DS went for a kick about with friends and obtained a hip avulsion fracture when he was kicking the ball
It's been diagnosed by X ray at minor injuries and we are waiting to hear from orthopedics and in the meantime he has just been told to use crutches and not weight bear.

So I feel quite clueless and have a rather fed up teen (he loves sport and loves school). Any tips or advice etc welcome.

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Glammar · 09/09/2025 20:09

This has happened to my son twice playing football. He appears to have weak hips.
My son spent about 6-8 weeks each time on crutches, he often complains that his hips hurt him. The last time this happened he had to have an MRI scan but luckily nothing was found. I'm really upset for him as he wants a career in football but now it looks like he'll have to pursue a career in coaching.

I hope your son is ok and heals quickly.

Glammar · 09/09/2025 20:09

Forgot to add ask about a referral to a physiotherapist that really does help.

groma · 09/09/2025 20:11

NHS Lothian have a really nice leaflet that you might find interesting whilst waiting to hear from your local team. Google hip avulsion fracture teen and look for the link from NHS Lothian

KurtCobainLover · 09/09/2025 20:11

My son had this from sprinting in PE. It’s easily done in teenage boys apparently. He was on crutches for 6 weeks and then had physio to get him moving again.

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Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 20:12

Oh I am so sorry your son @Glammar - devastating when it stops you doing the thing you love.

That's really helpful in terms of expectations for time on crutches!

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Glammar · 09/09/2025 20:15

I now go to his football matches with crutches in the boot of my car. The first time it happened his recovery was much quicker and he didn't need the crutches for as long. The second time was worse for him. I now dread football season!

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Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 20:21

What did they get in terms of pain relief? DS so far managing with paracetamol only but he's struggling a bit at times.

Also any top tips for managing at school? Ds is keen to miss as little as possible because he's year 10

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Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 20:22

Glammar · 09/09/2025 20:15

I now go to his football matches with crutches in the boot of my car. The first time it happened his recovery was much quicker and he didn't need the crutches for as long. The second time was worse for him. I now dread football season!

I bet you do!

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KurtCobainLover · 09/09/2025 20:43

I gave ibruprofen alongside the paracetamol. At school he was allowed to leave lessons 5 mins early so he didn’t get jostled in the corridor.

Glammar · 09/09/2025 20:46

Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 20:21

What did they get in terms of pain relief? DS so far managing with paracetamol only but he's struggling a bit at times.

Also any top tips for managing at school? Ds is keen to miss as little as possible because he's year 10

On His last avulsion he ended being prescribed Naproxen, luckily after a few days he began to manage without it. He has been prescribed Codeine as well.

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Seriouslychild · 09/09/2025 21:33

We've been told to avoid ibuprofen if possible. The problem is the pain makes it quite tough for him

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Seriouslychild · 10/09/2025 19:37

Any tips on how to help him get comfortable at night?
GP has prescribed some codeine based meds but I terms of physical comfort I am wondering what might help?
He's pretty fed up at the moment and he says being in too much pain to sleep is the worst bit at the moment

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Seriouslychild · 10/09/2025 19:40

Also, what did yours do about school? My son is in year 10 and doesn't want to miss lessons but school are saying they can't move all the lessons to ground floor /lift access so for some he will just be emailed work to do in the library?!

He's bright and conscientious but he would far rather be in the lessosn

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OhMeOhMi · 10/09/2025 19:41

Can you get an out of hours appointment for him, to get some additional pain relief OP?

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Seriouslychild · 10/09/2025 19:52

OhMeOhMi · 10/09/2025 19:41

Can you get an out of hours appointment for him, to get some additional pain relief OP?

We've got more pain relief from GP now, sorry, that bit might not have made sense (my brain is a bit fried!)

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Seriouslychild · 22/09/2025 09:56

Update .. I have a couple more questions, I am trying to get hold of GP /fracture clinic but wanted to tap into collective Mumsnet wisdom while I wait! It may also help me know what to ask

  • his bad keg changes colour when he stands up. It goes much darker than the good leg. I spoke to GP just over a week ago and she sent us up to A&E. They observed and were happy that it would wait for fracture clinic.

Fracture clinic was on Friday and the appointment lasted 3 minutes during which time the Dr just said DS doesn't need an op, is allowed to weight bear, and must limit to only walking until the next appointment in 6 weeks.
I was so bamboozled by him shooing us out to book the next appointment that it wasnt till we got home I realised he hadn't looked at the leg changing colour or even mentioned it -and I had forgotten to ask.

We also got no guidance whatsoever on how to start weight bearing and then walking again. And DS says it is far too painful to try

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