When a kid fractures a bone, it may appear to be a smaller replica of an adult fracture — but in actuality, it’s a completely different medical condition. Kids’ bones are not only smaller; they are still developing, more resilient, and more structurally distinct, making their fractures more complicated to treat than they seem. That’s…
Read MoreChildhood is a period of development, activity, and growth. Bones extend and reform as children become taller and stronger. A critical aspect of this process is the growth plate, a soft spot of developing cartilage located in the ends of long bones. Though these plates are crucial to the development of healthy bones, they’re also…
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