BROKEN ARM IN 4 YEAR OLD....HELP

Sorry I haven't relayed the updates on my grand daughter. Broke her arm in October 2009, her arm is still curved and she does not have total mobility in her elbow and also her wrist. Third opinion doctor ran some tests and he feels like she has a form of osteogensis imperfecta. She goes weekly and has been since February to a therapist. Seems to have helped with her mobility alittle not a great amount. We are still very concerned. Think of her in your prayers.
As far as sports (with the doctor's blessing) she enjoyed a wonderful winning summer of softball. We were all very anxious, but she did wonderful. Although the doctors recommedation right now is for her to not play fast pitch next year. We'll see when the time arrives.
They have since moved into a new house with a pool, and she swims everyday, therapist says very good therapy for her. She is still enjoying her dance classes and was also chosen to joy the competition dance team. During the beginning of her recitals she was alittle self conscious of her arm, but with all the family support, she trooped throught it with flying colors. For any of you with the issue of broken arms and them not looking right, I can totally sympathize with you. Unless something changes, the doctor feels that we should not go through the re-breaking and re-setting of her arm for fear of it not healing. We just pray that the mobility will increase and the curve will become less noticeable.

My daughter is 5 1/2 years old. She also broke both bones in her left arm below the elbow. The doctor reset her arm in the emergency room and casted her right away. It's been 2 weeks and her xrays are also showing one bone aligned and the other one is way off. Her orthopaedic doctor states that she will heal with no problem and will not have a curve in her arm. As concerned parents we are going to see another doctor to make sure that he is being upfront with us. I understand that not every child heals the same but the more I inquire online the more I see that maybe I should get a second opinion before it's too late.

My boyfriend had the same thing when he was younger ! Doc told him the same thing but his arm is still curved ! He says now that he wishes that they would of re-broken it but they didn't then and no he has pain in that arm often !

Just an update: Nana3 did respond to me, and we've been in contact regarding her granddaughter's broken arm. I hope Nana3 will post the results (and our conversation, so others can benefit from the information).

We'll keep you posted. Thanks!

Hi Nana3 - I too am sorry to hear your daughter is having difficulty getting a second opinion for her daughter. I hope you will write back to Alison so that we can find a way to assist you, your daughter and your granddaughter. It's sad to see situations like this, and we'd like to help.
Regards,
Pat

To Mother with 4 yr. old with broken arm. My granddaughter broke her left arm when she was about 4-1/2 below the elbow and she broke both bones. When all was said and done, she has some movement problems and a knot on the outside of her arm. To make a long story short 5 days ago she was practicing basketball and fell and now has broken 1 of the bones again, she's 8 now. The doctor at the emergency room was concerned about the x-ray, because it looks like her bone is now "s" shaped. Unfortunately the only doctor who could see her on Friday was the same doctor from the 1st time. He recasted her arm and says all will be alright, my daughter is so upset, she is trying to get her in somewhere for a 2nd opinion and has tryed all day and no one will see her because she already has a cast on. We're not sure where to turn to now. So please if you are worried, try to get his arm looked at again. We voiced our worries, all through the 1st break and could not get anywhere. If you know anything that would help us, sure would appreicate it.