title: Identification of epiphyseal ankle injuries.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, American International Hospital, Zion, Illinois.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Tisa
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Brandreth
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Reinherz
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures