Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
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Clin Podiatr Med Surg · Oct 2013
ReviewPrinciples of management of growth plate fractures in the foot and ankle.
Providers treating pediatric injuries must understand the properties of the pediatric skeleton and be sensitive to the psychological and social expectations of patients and their families. Immediate needs must be addressed, and the long-term prognosis must be explained. ⋯ Failure to recognize signs of growth interruption and changes in position may lead to functional abnormalities. This article presents an overview of pediatric growth plate injury management.