In a 1-cup measuring cup, add 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Top the lemon juice with skim, low fat or whole milk. Stir and let sit for two minutes. After two minutes, your milk is both acidic and curdled. If you need 2 cups of buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar to the milk.
Larger broken bones, for example the bones in the thigh, or both bones of leg would take a great deal longer to heal, usually six weeks to three months in the average healthy adult. Begin physical therapy as soon as is practical. That will help.
Your child should avoid high-impact, contact sports for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks after removing the cast. Your child will gradually gain confidence in the leg and will return to regular activities. If you have any concerns, contact your family doctor or the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) at the fracture clinic.