Childhood fracture growth plate. Medical search. Frequent questions

Fracture of the cartilage of the physis (growth plate) II - A = Above. (wikipedia.org)
The fracture lies above the physis, or Away from the joint. (wikipedia.org)
The fracture is below the physis in the epiphysis. (wikipedia.org)
The fracture is through the metaphysis, physis, and epiphysis. (wikipedia.org)
Growth plate (physeal) fractures may be defined as disruptions in the cartilaginous physis of long bones that may or may not involve epiphyseal or metaphyseal bone. (medscape.com)
These fractures involve an injury to the open physis or growth plate. (fibonaccimd.com)
The Xray also shows the physis (growth plate or epiphyseal plate), metaphysis and epiphysis of the distal femur and proximal tibia. (fibonaccimd.com)
Due to the proximity of the distal femoral physis to the collateral ligaments and other intra-articular structures the differential diagnosis includes ligamentous sprains, meniscal injury, and distal metaphyseal femur fracture. (fibonaccimd.com)
The distal femoral physis is responsible for approximately 0.6 cm. of longitudinal growth annually. (fibonaccimd.com)
Injury to the physis may result in slowed growth or growth arrest leading to shortening of the affected femur. (fibonaccimd.com)
The physis or growth plate is the thin cartilage plate at the end of each of the developing long bones. (fibonaccimd.com)
A Salter 1 fracture involves an injury to the open physis or growth plate. (fibonaccimd.com)
These fractures usually have an excellent prognosis, and the physis usually heals with no growth disturbance. (fibonaccimd.com)
Salter-Harris is a commonly used method of describing fractures through the physis (growth plate) of skeletally immature individuals. (acrosspg.com)
Salter-Harris Type I: fracture through the physis without involvement of the bone of the epiphysis or metaphysis. (acrosspg.com)
This fracture passes through the hypertrophic layer of the physis and extends to split the epiphysis, inevitably damaging the reproductive layer of the physis. (acrosspg.com)
A Type IV fracture involves all 3 elements of the bone, passing through the epiphysis, physis, and metaphysis. (acrosspg.com)
Fracture line crosses physis, separating a portion of metaphysis-physis-epiphysis from the remaining metaphysis-physis-epiphysis. (acrosspg.com)
Bones: Structure and Types of the femoral head through the growth plate (physis) in relationship to the femoral neck Neck The part of a human or animal body connecting the head to the rest of the body. (lecturio.com)
This improper healing is more likely to happen from physis disruption, in which compound fractures occur near or in the growth plates. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Injuries to the extremities of children frequently involve the physis, partially because the ligaments and joint capsule can be 5 times stronger than the growth plate. (radsource.us)
Displacement is frequently prevented by an intact periosteal attachment into the zone of Ranvier, the region responsible for peripheral growth of the physis. (radsource.us)
A fat-suppressed T2-weighted coronal image of a SH 1 fracture through the distal femoral physis demonstrating increased signal intensity (arrowheads) in the growth plate relative to the tibial growth plate. (radsource.us)
Conditions that affect the physis and the growth disturbances that may result can create challenging issues in management. (medscape.com)

Greenstick fracture. (bmc.org)
Greenstick fracture-like breaking a green stick, this is a fracture extending through part of the bone and causing it to bend the other way. (poadocs.com)
Angular deformation of a child's bone may cause fracture of the cortices without displacement ("greenstick" fracture). (medscape.com)

Injuries to the physes are more likely to occur in an active pediatric population than sprains or ligament injuries are, in part because the ligaments and joint capsules have greater structural strength and integrity than the growth plates do. (medscape.com)
Growth plate injuries can usually be distinguished from sprains on clinical examination, where the growth plate injury is tender over the bone and the sprain is tender over the joint itself. (medscape.com)
However, Boutis et al did demonstrate, at least in the ankle, that with negative radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) consistently demonstrates sprains instead of growth plate injuries. (medscape.com)
Sprains and bone fractures have similar symptoms, so you may break a bone and not realize it. (nevadaorthopedic.com)
Repetitive motion injuries are actually among the most common sports injuries reported among children, along with sprains, strains, heat-related illnesses, and growth plate injuries. (injurylawyer.com)
Foot and ankle surgeries address a wide variety of foot problems, including: Sprains and fractures. (abqpodiatry.com)

Fractures in the metaphysis, closer to the growth plate, remodel more reliably than those in the diaphysis do. (medscape.com)
Mechanism: shear or fracture lines follow growth plate, separating epiphysis from metaphysis. (acrosspg.com)
With type II fractures, there is a division between epiphysis and metaphysis except for a flake of metaphyseal bone carried with epiphysis (Thurston Holland sign). (acrosspg.com)
Intraarticular Fracture extending completely through Growth Plate and out of metaphysis. (chezbebeny.com)
Coronal (2A) and sagittal (2B) fat-suppressed proton density-weighted images of the knee reveal high signal intensity at the mid to lateral growth plate (arrowheads) with a triangular fracture of the medial metaphysis (arrow), indicating a Salter-Harris type 2 fracture. (radsource.us)
The Salter-Harris system was expanded and modified by Ogden in 1981 to account for more complicated combination injuries as well as injury to other growth mechanisms including the metaphysis, diaphysis, periosteum, zone of Ranvier and epiphyseal perichondrium. (radsource.us)
The fracture is not always perfectly transverse but can undulate so that microscopic involvement of the metaphysis can occur. (radsource.us)
1 Subclass 1B occurs in children with systemic disorders affecting endochondral ossification in the metaphysis (myeloproliferative, thalassemia or neuromuscular sensory disorders) so that the fracture passes through the zones of degenerating cartilage and primary spongiosa. (radsource.us)
The compressive forces redirect from the horizontal into the metaphysis, creating the metaphyseal fracture fragment (Thurston Holland fragment). (radsource.us)

Growth plates are areas of cartilage near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents. (bmc.org)
In children and young adults, the epiphyses are separated from the diaphysis by epiphyseal cartilage or plates, where bone grows in length. (chezbebeny.com)
B. the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the periosteum. (chezbebeny.com)
responsible for growth spurt and closing of epiphyseal plate, resting cartilage, the proliferation zone, hypertrophy zone, calcification zone. (chezbebeny.com)
Other articles where Epiphyseal plate is discussed: cartilage: …plate of cartilage, called the epiphyseal plate, persists at the ends of growing bones, finally becoming ossified itself only when the bone behind it has completed its growth. (chezbebeny.com)
Growth plates (indicated by the pink lines) are areas of cartilage near the ends of long bones, such as the arm and leg bones. (msdmanuals.com)
Enchondromas are growths of cartilage that occur within the bones. (wustl.edu)
The exact cause of Ollier's disease is unknown, but it is thought to be related to an abnormal growth of cells that form the cartilage in the bones. (wustl.edu)

Both the radius and the ulna have growth plates. (bmc.org)
Either of the two bones of the forearm (the radius and the ulna) can fracture. (poadocs.com)

Fractures typically heal over the course of 6 weeks. (medicinenet.com)
It can take up to 3 months for older children with more shifted fractures to heal. (medicinenet.com)
Fractures in children generally heal relatively fast but may take several weeks to heal. (wikipedia.org)
Most growth plate fractures heal without any lasting effects. (wikipedia.org)
A child's bones heal more quickly than an adult's, so it is important to treat a fracture promptly-before healing begins-to avoid future problems. (bmc.org)
The large majority of these fractures heal without any impairment of growth mechanism but some lead to clinically important shortening and angulation. (acrosspg.com)
11. How long does it take for a shinbone fracture to heal? (dossia.org)
For instance, if there is a fracture in the bone, the bone could heal in a shortened condition. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)
Other complications may include non-union, where the fractured bone fails to heal, or malunion, where the fractured bone heals in a deformed manner. (wikipedia.org)

Angular deformity is also possible and not uncommonly seen following Salter-Harris type IV or V fracture. (fibonaccimd.com)

Metaphyseal fracture. (bmc.org)
A type V injury (illustrated below) is a compression or crush injury of the epiphyseal plate, with no associated epiphyseal or metaphyseal fracture. (acrosspg.com)

Torus fracture. (bmc.org)
Buckle or torus fracture-fracture of the outer part of the bone on one side causes it to buckle towards the other side. (poadocs.com)
At other times, the bone may simply buckle to create what is described as a torus fracture. (medscape.com)

This article discusses some of the important orthopedic history relative to the physes, the relevant anatomy, the most commonly used classification system, and some details of physeal fractures in specific areas of the body. (medscape.com)

A distal femoral physeal fracture is a fracture that requires an open growth plate and hence is limited to children. (fibonaccimd.com)
This fracture may be difficult to diagnose and may have very serious sequela including distal femoral growth abnormality. (fibonaccimd.com)
If there is a question of a distal femoral physeal fracture radiographs of the distal femur should be obtained. (fibonaccimd.com)
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Epiphysis The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. (lecturio.com)
One form of malunion is the malrotation of a bone, which is especially common after femoral and tibial fractures. (wikipedia.org)

When there is doubt, the injury should usually be considered a physeal or growth plate injury because of the potential for serious long-term complications (including growth arrest or deformity) with an occult physeal injury. (medscape.com)
In cases where the enchondromas cause significant deformities or disrupt normal bone structure, surgical removal of the growths may be necessary to prevent fractures or other complications. (wustl.edu)
Complications include delayed union (49%) and fracture (27%), although there were no cases of deep infection. (lww.com)
Some fractures may lead to serious complications including a condition known as compartment syndrome . (wikipedia.org)
[5] Complications of fractures may be classified into three broad groups, depending upon their time of occurrence. (wikipedia.org)
Immediate complications - occurs at the time of the fracture. (wikipedia.org)
Early complications - occurring in the initial few days after the fracture. (wikipedia.org)
Late complications - occurring a long time after the fracture. (wikipedia.org)

Type III physeal injuries involve separations of portion of epiphysis and its associated growth plate from the rest of the epiphysis. (acrosspg.com)
The line of junction of the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone where growth in length occurs. (chezbebeny.com)
The Salter-Harris 1 (SH 1) fracture extends through the growth plate, leaving the resting and dividing cell layers attached to the epiphysis. (radsource.us)
An exception can occur in the proximal femur if the major blood supply to the epiphysis is disrupted which can lead to osteonecrosis, premature physeal closure and severe growth deformity. (radsource.us)

More serious fractures with significant displacement (bend, rotation, or shifting of the bones) may be treated surgically on occasion. (medicinenet.com)

When a forearm fracture involves a bone break that is further rotated, or displaced, the broken bone (s) can often be treated with a plaster splint or cast. (medicinenet.com)
Bones can crack and become displaced in some forearm fractures. (medicinenet.com)
When a forearm fracture bends, rotates, or shifts, the bones may need to be "set" to realign and allow for maximum healing. (medicinenet.com)
By the time a child reaches ages 13-15, the growth of the forearm is nearly complete. (medicinenet.com)
Forearm fracture surgery often involves the placement of a thin metal (titanium) plate and screws to keep the bone straight. (medicinenet.com)
Forearm fractures are common in childhood, accounting for more than 40% of all childhood fractures. (bmc.org)
About three out of four forearm fractures in children occur at the wrist end of the radius. (bmc.org)
Forearm fractures often occur when children are doing activities like playing or participating in sports. (bmc.org)
If a child takes a tumble and falls onto an outstretched arm, there is a chance it may result in a forearm fracture. (bmc.org)
What are the different types of forearm fractures in children? (bmc.org)
Children love to run, hop, skip, jump and tumble, all of which are activities that could potentially result in a fracture to the forearm should an unexpected fall occur. (bmc.org)
A forearm fracture usually results in severe pain. (bmc.org)
Forearm fractures are another potential consequence of a fall on an outstretched arm. (poadocs.com)

Children are likely to develop growth plate injuries when subjected to similar trauma at joints where adults tend to tear their ligaments. (medscape.com)
[ 8 ] Injuries to the growth plates in young athletes has been increasing over the past 70 years. (medscape.com)
Dr. Rhonda Watkins presents "Common Overuse Injuries in Running Athletes (Patellofemoral Pain, IT Band Friction, Shin Splints, Stress Fractures)" at the UCSF Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Conference 2023 in Berkeley, CA. (ucsfbenioffchildrens.org)
Fractures are frequently associated with automobile accidents, workplace injuries, and trauma. (lecturio.com)
The growth plates in children's bones are active at various phases of development, making them prone to different growth-related diseases and sports-related injuries. (gleneagles.com.my)
New Mexico Orthopaedics offers a full spectrum of services related to orthopedic care and our expertise ranges from acute conditions such as sports injuries and fractures to prolonged, chronic care diagnoses, including total joint replacement and spinal disorders. (nmortho.com)
Injuries in the tooth structure and supporting tissues of the resulting bruxism can lead to hypersensitivity to temperature changes, tooth mobility, injuries in the periodontal and periodontal ligament, hypercementosis, fracture cusps, pulpitis and pulp necrosis 11 . (bvsalud.org)

This is also called a "buckle" fracture. (bmc.org)
This is similar to a buckle fracture but may involve more of the bone. (poadocs.com)

It is a common injury found in children, occurring in 15% of childhood long bone fractures. (wikipedia.org)
[ 2 ] These ligamentous structures are two to five times stronger than the growth plates at either end of a long bone and therefore are less often injured in children sustaining excessive external loads to the joints. (medscape.com)
Growth plate fractures account for 15-20% of major long-bone fractures and 34% of hand fractures in childhood. (acrosspg.com)
True: The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates that long bone growth is still in process. (chezbebeny.com)

8. Can shin splints lead to stress fractures? (dossia.org)
If left untreated or if the causative factors are not addressed, shin splints can progress to stress fractures. (dossia.org)

There is usually a displaced fracture in the radius and a dislocation of the ulna at the wrist, where the radius and ulna come together. (bmc.org)
There is usually a fracture in the ulna and the top (head) of the radius is dislocated. (bmc.org)
Monteggia fracture-a fracture involving the ulna accompanied by dislocation of the head of the radius. (poadocs.com)
Note that the growth plate of the radius is closed while the ulna still has growth remaining. (wustl.edu)

In general, most of the symptoms of connective tissue disease are a result of structural failure of the extracellular matrix (e.g., fracture). (basicmedicalkey.com)
Not uncommonly, the patient may go through the whole process of ischaemia with avascular necrosis, revascularization, fracture and collapse, repair and remodelling with no significant symptoms. (orthoseek.com)
Damage to adjacent structures such as nerves, muscles or blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots (for spine fractures), or cranial contents (for skull fractures) may cause other specific signs and symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
Sever's disease can usually be diagnosed by a simple physical examination, although imaging tests may be recommended to rule out stress fractures or other conditions with similar symptoms. (compfoot.com)

Affects young childhood. (acrosspg.com)
Olliers is a unilateral disease with multiple enchondroma growths meaning that it affects only the right or left side of the body. (wustl.edu)
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Salter-Harris fracture radiographs with insets showing fracture lines. (wikipedia.org)
Radiographs are not always sufficient to make the diagnosis, especially in types I (physeal distraction fracture) and V (physeal compression fracture), in which case MRI can be very helpful. (fibonaccimd.com)
and 1 had adequate levels (≥80 nmol/L). They took blood samples and radiographs to check for fractures , which were found in 3 infants. (contemporarypediatrics.com)
Ten children with vitamin D deficiency (59%) had abnormalities on histologic studies of the growth plate, but only 3 had abnormal radiographs. (contemporarypediatrics.com)

Galeazzi fracture. (bmc.org)

Broken bones are a typical childhood injury. (medicinenet.com)
Broken bones are a typical childhood injury, and the good news is that they mend considerably faster than broken bones in adults. (medicinenet.com)
Broken bones are a common part of childhood. (kidshealth.org)

A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture that involves the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) of a bone, specifically the zone of provisional calcification. (wikipedia.org)

As the metal plate and screws hold the bones in place while the body heals the break, children can often begin using the arm for moderate activities 2-3 weeks after surgery. (medicinenet.com)

Posteriorly the periosteum is torn and displaced into the fracture at the growth plate (small arrows). (radsource.us)

It is beneficial to pay close attention to your child's feet as they go through growth spurts. (thornhillfootclinic.com)
Bone disorders can be caused by injury, infection, or cancer, be inherited, occur as part of a child's growth, or occur for no known reason. (msdmanuals.com)

Juvenile osteoporosis and other childhood illness resulting in osteoporosis or osteomalacia (osteogenesis imperfecta) are predisposing factors to this injury. (fibonaccimd.com)
[1] A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress , or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis , osteopenia , bone cancer , or osteogenesis imperfecta , where the fracture is then properly termed a pathologic fracture . (wikipedia.org)

Other bone disorders may be inherited or occur in childhood for no known reason. (msdmanuals.com)
Growth Plate Fractures Growth plate fractures occur in areas at the ends of bones. (msdmanuals.com)
Growth plate fractures occur only in children and adolescents. (msdmanuals.com)
Osteochondrosis refers to a group of disorders of the growth plate that occur when the child is growing rapidly. (msdmanuals.com)

The Growth Plate and Its Disorders. (wikipedia.org)
Growth-plate fractures may lead to growth disorders due to destruction of epiphyseal circulation (inhibits physeal growth), or by the formation of a bone bridge across growth plate. (acrosspg.com)
Causes of bone disorders that affect mainly children typically involve the gradual misalignment of bones, which is caused by forces exerted on the growth plates as children are developing. (msdmanuals.com)

The treating provider needs to know which fractures are likely to remodel (usually those with angulation in the plane of joint motion) and which are unlikely to remodel (eg, fractures with rotational deformity, joint incongruity, or physeal stepoff, as well as those occurring in patients near skeletal maturity). (medscape.com)
When growth deformity is possible, the treating provider must predict the degree of expected remodeling, and this requires an understanding of the specific fracture. (medscape.com)
Note: Type II fracture of distal femur and tibia may result in growth deformity. (acrosspg.com)
Without any warning, the bones in the foot and/or ankle spontaneously fracture and fragment, often causing a severe deformity. (eastcobbfoot.com)

Plain radiograph is usually sufficient for diagnosis of a Salter 1 fracture. (fibonaccimd.com)
The diagnosis of SMDCF is established in a proband with characteristic clinical and radiographic features including short stature, corner fracture-like lesions, developmental coxa vara, and vertebral anomalies. (beds.ac.uk)
An early diagnosis can aid in preventing orthopaedic issues in childhood and a better-tailored treatment. (gleneagles.com.my)

There are specific considerations in treating childhood fractures that differ from those appropriate in treating adult fractures, often including different surgical approaches and technical concerns, different alignment goals, different fixation devices, and different follow-up intervals. (medscape.com)
Surgical plates, screws, or wires might keep the bones in place. (kidshealth.org)
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This type of fracture and its classification system is named for Robert B. Salter and William H. Harris who created and published this classification system in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in 1963. (wikipedia.org)
The Salter or Salter-Harris classification of fractures refers to a specific group of fractures limited to children. (fibonaccimd.com)
The fracture is classified according to the Salter-Harris classification as grades I-V (see below). (fibonaccimd.com)
Multiple classification systems followed, leading to the Salter and Harris system in 1963 which was based on radiographic appearance and the prognosis for growth disturbance. (radsource.us)

Salter-Harris II fracture of ring finger proximal phalanx. (wikipedia.org)
Salter-Harris III fracture of big toe proximal phalanx. (wikipedia.org)
Widening and abnormal signal intensity across the growth plate of the proximal humerus, indicating little league shoulder, a variation of a SH 1 fracture. (radsource.us)

[ 3 , 4 ] This increased prevalence of growth plate injury may be due to year-round training, early sports specialization, starting at younger ages, and a decreased emphasis on free play. (medscape.com)
Aims of the study were to evaluate bone mass and it's determinant and fracture prevalence in CBCS 2(G+2), 5(G+5) or 7(G+7) years after off therapy (OT). (eurospe.org)
the fracture prevalence remains low. (eurospe.org)
The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and observe the behavior of benign childhood bone tumors in an asymptomatic population. (bvsalud.org)

Participation in sports increases the risk of growth plate injury. (medscape.com)
Considered a type I Salter-Harris growth plate fracture Fracture A fracture is a disruption of the cortex of any bone and periosteum and is commonly due to mechanical stress after an injury or accident. (lecturio.com)
Examples of this type of injury include hairline fractures and tendinitis. (injurylawyer.com)
Although bones repair themselves, such as after an injury, that repair does not involve the growth plates. (msdmanuals.com)
Once kids stop growing and their bones become fully ossified, the growth plate will be covered by hard bone and will no longer be as vulnerable to injury. (compfoot.com)
Its onset is often linked to an injury to the growth plate of one of the long bones behind the toes, called metatarsals. (abqpodiatry.com)

angle values increases progressively from childhood until 16 years when stabilization noticed. (slideshare.net)
Height loss from osteoporosis increases the risk of hip and other growth plate fractures. (expertfitness.org)

Late childhood and adolescence are critical periods when bone accrual during skeletal formative period is most rapid. (cysticfibrosis.co.za)
Nutrition, sleep, and hormonal production are significant elements that can affect the natural development of muscle tissues and bones during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, in addition to heredity. (expertfitness.org)
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Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia, corner fracture type (SMDCF) is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature and a waddling gait in early childhood. (beds.ac.uk)

1 About 15% of fractures of children involve the growth plate. (radsource.us)

The enchondromas may cause deformities or disruptions in the normal bone structure, and in severe cases, they may lead to fractures. (wustl.edu)
In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture . (wikipedia.org)
In the most severe cases, your child may need to have their foot immobilized in a short cast or walker boot to give the growth plate the protection it needs to fully recover. (compfoot.com)

50% of predicted, glucocorticosteroid use of ≥ 5mg/day for ≥ 90 days / year, who have delayed puberty, a history of pathological fractures or who have been transplanted or are being assessed for transplantation. (cysticfibrosis.co.za)

Radiographic features include enlargement and corner fracture-like lesions of the metaphyses, developmental coxa vara, shortened long bones, scoliosis, and vertebral anomalies. (beds.ac.uk)

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Stress fractures, which are small cracks in the bone, can also affect the shinbone. (dossia.org)
Yes, the shinbone can fracture due to direct impact or excessive stress. (dossia.org)

In children, it might be recommended that their growth is observed until they reach skeletal maturity. (orthopaedic-surgery-md.com)

The epiphyseal line the part of the bone that replaces the epiphyseal growth plate in long bones once a person has reached their full adult height. (chezbebeny.com)
He may present to the doctor only as a young adult due to pain of degenerative arthritis in the hip, resulting from the Perthes disease in childhood. (orthoseek.com)

Even with perfect reduction, growth is affected and prognosis is guarded. (acrosspg.com)

The topmost layer of bone on one side of the bone is compressed, causing the other side to bend away from the growth plate. (bmc.org)

Subsequent growth is generally normal in types 1A and B, as the germinal layer responsible for epiphyseal growth remain intact. (radsource.us)

Closed reduction and cast application may be sufficient for Salter-Harris types I and V. However accurate reduction of the joint surface in type III and IV fractures is essential. (fibonaccimd.com)
In most cases, this type of fracture occurs in the growth plate of the radius near the wrist. (bmc.org)
Because the growth plate helps determine the future length and shape of the mature bone, this type of fracture requires prompt attention. (bmc.org)
The most common type of Salter-Harris fracture, a type II fracture. (acrosspg.com)
This type of fracture generally occurs when the growth plate is partially fused. (acrosspg.com)
Type IV fractures potentially interfere with normal growth. (acrosspg.com)
Formal diagnostic criteria for spondylometaphyseal dysplasia, corner fracture type (SMDCF) have not been established. (beds.ac.uk)
The signs of a fracture depend on the type of break and the bone affected. (kidshealth.org)
Type 2 is the most common variety of Salter-Harris fractures. (radsource.us)

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