Stress injury of the distal radial growth plate.
We report 21 cases of stress injury of the distal radial growth plate-occurring in gymnasts before skeletal maturity. The injury appears to be caused by inability of the growth plate to withstand rotational and compressive forces. Our observations have confirmed that the skeletal age of gymnasts is retarded, which increases the length of time during which the epiphysis is at risk of damage.
Carter
S R
SR
Research and Training Centre, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, England.
Aldridge
M J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal