Premature closure of the physis following diaphyseal fractures.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Three patients who experienced premature complete physeal closure of the ipsilateral limb following diaphyseal fractures are reported. The diagnosis was recognized because of unexpected progressive limb length discrepancy following fracture healing. The cause is unknown. This phenomenon should be recognized by those treating fractures in children.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Diseases, Developmental
- Femoral Fractures
- Growth Plate
- Leg Length Inequality
Anatomy
- femur