Epiphyseal Growth Plate Fractures

Dedication

Introduction

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

PART I Physeal Fractures: General Considerations

Historical Review

Anatomy and Growth

Classification

Epidemiology

Evaluation

Management

Prognosis

Complications

PART II Physeal Fractures: Anatomic Sites

Phalanges of the Hand

Distal Radius

Distal Tibia

Distal Fibula

Metacarpal

Phalanges of the Foot

Distal Humerus

Distal Ulna

Proximal Humerus

Distal Femur

Metatarsals

Proximal Tibia

Proximal Radius

Proximal Ulna

Proximal Clavicle

Pelvis: Triradiate Cartilage

Distal Clavicle

Proximal Femur

Proximal Fibula

Spine ( Vertebral Physeal Endplate)

Ribs

PART III Partial Physeal Arrest

Etiology

Assessment

Management: General

Physeal Bar Excision

Physeal Distraction

Physeal Cartilage Transplantation

Spontaneous Resolution

Subject Index