Answer A toddler fracture is a small, hairline fracture that typically occurs in the shinbone (tibia) or upper long bone ...

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Such fractures look like a bump on a bone. Both these types of fractures are seen most often in children under 12 years old. A greenstick fracture is usually immobilized in a cast.

Most fractures in children can be treated without surgery. Casts, walking boots, or removable braces are common. “Many minor fractures don’t even need a cast,” said Dr. Bueche.

Lower extremity fractures are common in children aged 9 months to 4 years, typically a distal oblique, transverse, or buckle fracture with no or minimal displacement (< 2 mm), Boutin told attendees.