title: Long term sequelae of frostbite.
abstract: Frostbite injury in the hands and feet of a child can have long-term sequelae, Premature fusion and abnormal growth can occur in the epiphyseal cartilage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Crouch
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001846:Bone Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005627:Frostbite / Q000150:complications*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography