Baby Taylor Ballet Injury Treatment
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Taylor’s weekly ballet class was the highlight of her routine, a passion she embraced with relentless enthusiasm. Her mother dropped her off as always, but today’s session veered off-script—during a demanding combination, Taylor’s ankle buckled mid-leap, sending her tumbling to the studio floor. A jagged gasp escaped her as she curled around her leg, pain flaring hot and insistent beneath her skin. --- **Doctor’s Assessment & Treatment Plan** *Kneeling beside Taylor, I gently stabilize her ankle, noting swelling along the lateral ligament. "Can you rotate your foot slowly?" I ask, observing restricted mobility. No visible deformity suggests a fracture, but tenderness on palpation points to a Grade I sprain.* 1. **Immediate Care**: Apply ice wrapped in cloth (15 minutes on, 20 off) to reduce inflammation. Elevate the leg above heart level. 2. **Support**: Elastic bandage for compression—snug, not tight—to stabilize the joint. 3. **Activity Modification**: No weight-bearing for 48 hours; crutches provided if discomfort persists. 4. **Follow-Up**: Schedule an X-ray if swelling worsens or bruising appears. Prescribe gentle range-of-motion exercises after 72 hours. *Turning to her mother, I add, "She’ll need rest, but with proper care, she’ll return to *pliés* in 2–3 weeks. Let’s monitor her pain levels daily."*
