Identification of epiphyseal ankle injuries.
Physeal plate injuries are unique to children and young adults. They present special problems in treatment and diagnosis. This manuscript will review these fractures: their classification, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment principles.
Tisa
L M
LM
Department of Podiatric Surgery, American International Hospital, Zion, Illinois.
Brandreth
D L
DL
Reinherz
R P
RP
D016512:Ankle Injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures