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Introduction Preservation of the structure and function of the growth plate, or physis, is essential for normal growth. Physes are composed of cartilage. They may be weaker than surrounding bone and ligaments and therefore are prone to injuries in tension…
Acknowledgment We would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Eric T. Jones for his contributions to the previous versions of this chapter. Introduction Consideration of growth potential is the major difference in treating injuries in children as compared with adults.…