Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...

Growth plate fractures usually happen on the wrist, fingers, and lower leg because of trauma or overuse. Because of this, child pitchers and gymnasts are more likely to develop these fractures.

By this time, my wrist was swollen and throbbing and the doctor at the hospital explained it was a multi-fragmentary radius fracture - a ... with an internal metal plate. Afterwards, I would ...

It lies on the thumb side of your wrist ... fracture and nonunion is short, the fractured bone ends are close together, and the blood supply is good, a bone stimulator might be used. Bone growth ...

A wrist fracture may need surgery to align the bones and stabilize them with a metal plate and screws. Rehab after surgery is important. CHARLES TRAINOR JR Miami Herald file Q. I was rollerblading ...

A systematic review of the literature on the frequency and characteristics of sports related growth plate injuries affecting children and youth in organised sport was carried out. Both acute and ...

When you're in the ER with your child because they broke a bone, you may hear the doctor say they need to check if it's a "growth plate" fracture. It can sound a little scary, but most injuries ...