Principles of management of growth plate fractures in the foot and ankle.
Providers treating pediatric injuries must understand the properties of the pediatric skeleton and be sensitive to the psychological and social expectations of patients and their families. Immediate needs must be addressed, and the long-term prognosis must be explained. Detailed understanding of fracture mechanism and fracture patterns is essential for diagnosis and treatment. The provider must remain vigilant for changes in the osseous and soft tissue structures during treatment. Failure to recognize signs of growth interruption and changes in position may lead to functional abnormalities. This article presents an overview of pediatric growth plate injury management.
Trinity Regional Medical Center, UnityPoint Foot & Ankle, 804 Kenyon Road, Suite 310, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA. Electronic address: daytonp@me.com.
Paul
P
Dayton
Mindi
M
Feilmeier
Nathan
N
Coleman
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005529:Foot Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures
Growth plate injury; Pediatric fracture; Physis fracture; Salter Harris