The Child with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

1. An 8-year-old boy has been brought to the orthopedic clinic by his caregiver after falling from a tree. The child has a broken arm that has been x-rayed and is now being cast. A. What should this child and the caregivers be taught regarding care of the cast? B. What instructions should the nurse give the caregiver regarding things to report to the care provider? 2. A 13-year-old boy complained of leg pain following a soccer game. Further diagnostic studies were done and the boy was found to have Ewing sarcoma. A. What is Ewing sarcoma and how is it treated? B. What is the prognosis for a child with Ewing sarcoma? 3. A mother asks about the expected normal and development that should be anticipated for her child’s musculoskeletal system. A. Why do bones break more easily during childhood? B. How long does it take for a child’s bone to heal?