Growth Plate #s Flashcards
What is a growth plate?
Cartilage located near ends of bone
Last portion of bone to harden so vulnerable to injury
Why do growth plate #s need immediate treatment?
Bc if not treated properly –> grows crooked / unequal length to opposite limb
Why are boys more prone to growth plate #s?
Bc growth plates close later in boys
Where are the most common growth plate #s?
- Fingers
- Radius
- Tibia + Fibula
What are the clinical features of Growth Plate #s? (4 things)
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Inability to move / weight bear
What is the classification method for Growth Plate #s?
Salter Harris
Mnemonic = S A L T ER (for types 1 - 5)
What is a Type 1 Growth Plate # in the Salter Harris classification?
S - Straight across
(# straight across the growth plate)
What is a Type 2 Growth Plate # in the Salter Harris classification?
A - Above
(# above the growth plate)
What is a Type 3 Growth Plate # in the Salter Harris classification?
L - Lower
(# lower than growth plate)
What is a Type 4 Growth Plate # in the Salter Harris classification?
T - Two / Through
(# through growth plate)
What is a Type 5 Growth Plate # in the Salter Harris classification?
ER - Erasure of growth plate / cRushing of growth plate
What are the radiological investigations for Growth Plate #s? (2 things)
- XR
- CT / MRI if more serious injuries
What is the non-surgical management option for Growth Plate #s?
Immobilisation (cast)
What is the surgical management option for Growth Plate #s?
Internal fixation
What is the complication of Growth Plate #s and their treatments?
Growth arrest @ growth plate
