- Dwarka, ND and Gurugram , Haryana, India
Has your child suffered an injury during sports, cycling, running, or play activities?
Is there swelling, bruising, pain, or difficulty moving the injured arm or leg?
Pediatric fractures and growth plate injuries are common in active children and teenagers due to falls, sports injuries, and accidental trauma.
Early diagnosis and specialized orthopedic care are important to ensure proper bone healing and healthy growth development.
Children’s bones are softer and more flexible compared to adults, making them vulnerable to unique fracture patterns and growth plate injuries.
Growth plates are areas of developing tissue near the ends of long bones in children and adolescents. Injuries to these areas need careful attention to prevent future growth disturbances.
Timely diagnosis and treatment help children recover safely from fractures and growth plate injuries
Many pediatric fractures heal quickly because children have excellent bone healing potential. However, untreated growth plate injuries may affect normal bone growth.
Regular follow-up and monitoring are essential to ensure healthy recovery and proper bone alignment.
The orthopedic specialist will examine the child for swelling, tenderness, deformity, bruising, and movement limitations.
X-rays are commonly performed to identify fractures and assess whether the growth plate has been affected.
MRI or CT scans may be recommended in complicated injuries to evaluate soft tissue damage and the exact extent of growth plate involvement.
Treatment depends on the type of fracture, age of the child, and severity of the injury.
Surgery may be necessary in severe fractures, unstable injuries, or significant growth plate damage to restore alignment and prevent long-term complications.
The surgeon repositions the broken bone without large incisions and applies a cast to maintain stability during healing.
Small metal pins are inserted through the skin to stabilize fractures while minimizing surgical exposure.
Flexible nails are used to stabilize long bone fractures in growing children while allowing healthy bone recovery.
Growth plate injuries may require precise surgical alignment to prevent growth abnormalities and joint deformities.
Children generally recover faster than adults due to their strong healing potential. However, rehabilitation is important to restore strength and mobility safely.
Physical therapy may be recommended after cast removal to improve flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength.
Young athletes should gradually return to sports activities only after proper healing and orthopedic clearance.
Follow-up visits help monitor growth plate recovery and ensure healthy long-term bone development.