The range of epiphyseal injury, and subsequent growth retardation, is probably related to the degree of vascular damage secondary to frostbite.

Epiphyseal Injuries. Epiphyseal injuries, which have no adult counterpart because they occur at the epiphyseal growth plates, are usually caused by shearing and avulsion forces.

A systematic review of the literature on the frequency and characteristics of sports related growth plate injuries affecting children and youth in organised sport was carried out. Both acute and ...

The short patella bone block was placed above the epiphyseal line in the tibia, ... Cite this: Conference Report - ACL Injury and Open Physes in the Young Athlete - Medscape - Sep 24, 2003.

According to study results, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using an epiphyseal femoral socket with fluoroscopic guidance was an effective treatment for children with patellar ...

The incidence of pediatric knee injuries has been increasing in the last several years due to increased sports participation; in particular, the ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament.Over ...

If epiphyseal development is delayed by malnutrition in utero it may not be a reliable indication of gestational age, although frequently used for that purpose. Small, malnourished infants at term ...