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Questions and answers about growth plate injuries. (Health Topics).(Pamphlet)
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Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal& Skin Diseases
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October 2, 2001
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2001 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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This fact sheet contains general information about growth plate injuries. It describes what the growth plate is, how injuries occur, and how they are treated. At the end is a list of additional resources. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
* What Is the Growth Plate?
* Who Gets Growth Plate Injuries?
* What Causes Growth Plate Injuries?
* How Are Growth Plate Fractures Diagnosed?
* What Kind of Doctor Treats Growth Plate Injuries?
* How Are Growth Plate Injuries Treated?
* What Is the Prognosis for Growth in the Involved Limb of a Child With a Growth Plate Injury?
* What ...