Our team frequently works with children and their caregivers to assess and treat broken bones or other types of upper limb trauma.
Given children are still growing, it is essential these injuries are assessed and treated in a timely manner to prevent long term complications. Fractures that displace or compress the growing part of the bone can be particularly serious.
Our team are able to fit a custom water-proof thermoplastic splint or fibreglass cast for acute fractures/dislocations or help out with a play based hand exercise program. They will also be able to discuss with you if a specialist paediatric hand surgeon opinion is warranted.
Please note, if your child has received care from the Perth Children’s Hospital for an upper limb injury we require a referral to remove the cast and place them in a thermoplastic splint. A recent X-ray is also helpful and allows your therapist to appropriately assess the injury.
