A parent bracing for the prognosis of their child's broken bone might hear "growth plate fracture" and immediately think unfixable damage has been done. Certainly, growth plate fractures should be ...

Not all fractures show up clearly on an X-ray—especially in children whose growth plates can disguise breaks. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Joy English, MD, about how doctors identify growth plate ...

Following that skateboarding accident or complaints of pain after gymnastics practice, it may be time to visit your pediatrician to discuss a potential growth plate injury. Your pediatrician will do ...

Broken bones, sprains, and abrasions are common among active children. But a growth plate fracture or injury should be taken more seriously as it can result in problems later if not treated properly ...

Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a primary care pediatric practice, Columbia, Md. Kids are kids ...

Growth plate injuries, often mistaken for sprains, are common in children and adolescents and can affect bone development. These injuries occur at the ends of long bones and can result in stunted or ...

Thousands of NHS patients who had fractures repaired with a metal plate need their X-rays reviewed after a hospital mix-up means some received implants which are liable to buckle. About 5,500 patients ...