
What is a growth plate and a physeal fracture?
Almost every bone in your body has a physis. The physis (or growth plate) is
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Almost every bone in your body has a physis. The physis (or growth plate) is

In case of bone fracture, you should: Call immediately for medical care. Keep your child

There are several types of bone fractures that may occur in children, including: Greenstick or

Let us start from the basics: what are bones made of? The main component of

A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken.
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