title: The normal and abnormal growth plate.
abstract: Skeletal growth is a dynamic process. A knowledge of the structure and function of the normal growth plate is essential in order to understand the pathophysiology of abnormal skeletal growth in various diseases. In this well-illustrated article, the authors provide a radiographic classification of abnormal growth plates and discuss mechanisms that lead to growth plate abnormalities.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Kumar
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: Madewell
authors: L E
authors: LE
authors: Swischuk
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000166:cytology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging