title: Premature closure of the physis following diaphyseal fractures.
abstract: Three patients who experienced premature complete physeal closure of the ipsilateral limb following diaphyseal fractures are reported. The diagnosis was recognized because of unexpected progressive limb length discrepancy following fracture healing. The cause is unknown. This phenomenon should be recognized by those treating fractures in children.
authors: Division of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
authors: R K
authors: RK
authors: Beals
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography