Growth Plate Injury

The growth plate is the area of growing tissue near the end of the long bones in children. Each long bone has at least two growth plates, one at each end. The growth plate determines the future length and shape of the adult bone. When growth is complete, the growth plates close and are replaced by solid bone.

Growth plates are prone to injury because they are weak compared to the surrounding stable bone, ligaments, and tendons.

Because the growth plate is the weakest area of the growing skeleton, a serious injury is more likely to damage a growth plate than the ligaments that stabilize the joint.

If the growth plate is shifted, shattered, or crushed, a bony bridge can form, which can result in an abnormality, such as stunted growth.

If you or a loved one has sustained a broken bone or fracture and believe it was due to the negligence of another, call Cellino & Barnes now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on Fracture Injury Lawyer.

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