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Growth plates are discs of cartilage located at the end of long bones — the area of the bone where growth occurs — in children and adolescents. Growth plates are usually described as open or closed. When they are open, bones continues to grow and lengthen, but a child is considered done growing when they are closed.
A fracture is a break in the growth plate. A fractured growth plate may cause persistent pain and may hinder a child from applying pressure to the area.
Learn more about growth plate fractures in our Health Library.
Rely on the expertise of our physicians to help you manage your child's growth plate fracture.
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Our physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) specialize in pediatric orthopaedics and play a key role in providing care to our patients and families.
Meet our staff that cares for children with growth plate fractures:
Melissa Fought, C.R.N.P.
Karen Kracker, P.A.-C.
Anne Kristobak, M.S., P.A.-C.
Colleen Lenz, C.R.N.P.
Kristen Venuti, C.R.N.P.
Peggy Wilckens, M.M.S., P.A.-C.
Karen Wille, P.A.-C.
Mary Yost, F.N.C.P.
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