my 6 yr old daughter broke her tibia 9 weeks ago about half way down the bone. It was a spiral fracture but did not require surgery. She had her plaster removed last week, and we were simply sent away with a six week appt to "make sure she's walking properly". I would have expected some physio or advice at least about what to expect. As it stands, she is just about bearing weight on the affected leg, but is limping badly. Her ankle is puffy and stiff compared to her "good leg". The bad leg is often a different colour and cooler to the touch than the other. I did take her to the local hospital out patients and they checked her circulation and said that thats ok. Is it normal for the colouration and temperature to be different?

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