A fracture of the growth plate is an injury to the soft tissue at the end of long bones in children and teens. If not treated properly, they can affect bone growth.

Growth plate fractures usually happen on the wrist, fingers, and lower leg because of trauma or overuse. Because of this, highly active children, such as pitchers and gymnasts, are more likely to ...

Find out how your child's doctor will treat a growth plate fracture, how quickly it heals, and whether there are possible complications.

Broken bones, sprains, and abrasions are common among active children. But a growth plate fracture or injury should be taken more seriously as it can result in problems later if not treated properly ...

Growth plate fracture: Affects developing cartilage near joints, potentially impacting bone growth.Fractures Seen in Both Adults and Children:- Comminuted fracture: Bone shatters into multiple ...

Growth plate stress fractures most commonly occur in teenage climbers at the time of the pubertal growth spurt, often around the timing of breast growth for girls and pubic hair in boys. The fingers ...

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has learned how to keep hitting the ball hard while dealing with a fractured left middle finger, and Monday, the two-time All-Star went 4-for-4 with a ...

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a mechanism through which certain types of fractures in the growth plates of children self-heal, potentially opening up new avenues for the ...

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right middle finger, but he plans to play through the injury, manager Dave Roberts announced Monday ...