Growth Plate Fracture Injury

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[@ghettoMD]

You are my inspiration...otho is the best field ever.......

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Goldie. Thanks for the very positive feedback. Glad we can inspire you - good luck!

[@JulietMartin2022]

Please consider interviewing a paediatric ortho Doc. My grand daughter just broke her elbow and is having scary complications. Thank you 🙏 so much for all your educational videos Doc W and Doc Z. 🇨🇦❤️U 👩🏼‍🏫🙋🏼‍♀️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok Juliet good idea. Sorry to hear about your granddaughter. Hope things go ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@B.H.Taylor]

Thank you! This was very informative and very helpful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi BH Taylor. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@lucyyy6.9]

I'm sat in the hospital right now and I've broken 3 bones in my ankle and the growth plate :( thankyou for the video xx

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lucy. You are very welcome. Best of luck to you in your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@TomanteCece55]

I got a growth plate fracture and after a long leg cast and a short leg cast the doctors gave me a walking cast. I tried walking when I got home but it hurt so much. Is that normal? Pls love u vids they’re so inspiring

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi AwesomeGirl C. Yes this is common at first. If it continues please see your surgeon. Thanks for watching!

[@jjbc9902]

I fractured the growth bone in my wrist, and I have important exams following up from the 20th of April. I am 6ft and 15, generally on the skinny side and I was interested in knowing how long you think it would take to heal. Also, both wrists are broken and both in casts!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Teapotz. Depending on how open your growth plates are and how bad the fracture is, typically it would take 4-6 weeks to heal. Good luck

[@crunxomusic4953]

Did u still grow taller

[@vanessanunez8241]

No follow up as of yet but do you think we’ll have to cast for a buckle fracture of the proximal metaphysis of the first metatarsal. No dislocation. They said it involves the growth plate. My daughter will be 3 in June. There really was no evidence of a break but I pushed for it. Went the next day after they said an Xray wasn’t needed and got them done but the doctor did not see it and sent us home. Then their protocol is to they send it to a licensed radiologist and they called us back in to stabilize it. Is that Easily missed?? My intuition was right!!!I’m so glad they let me ask for the images. But still outwardly I can’t help but feel like she could heal on her own

[@SonicDavid]

I fractured my growth plate on my ankle, and i had surgery because it was displaced, and they’re gonna put a cast on it, how long does it take to heal?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi David. Depends but usually about 6 weeks. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@darlenericotta7550]

Thanks Docs your really helpful. I do enjoy watching your videos.

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You are very welcome Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@darlenericotta7550]

Oh yes I definitely subscribed! Have a wonderful day!

[@Koko-tj1vp]

in 2018(8yrsold) i broke my right wrist and fractured my growth plate, after healing one of my bones stoped growing but the other kept growing causing my wrist to be lopsided. in 2021 i got surgery and they broke the growing bone then put in a metal plate and screws along with some bone graft.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes this can happen. Hopefully it’s all ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@lonsavik7312]

Great Video. My 15 yr. old son has a distal, medial tibial grade 3 SH Fx. He has been in walking boot with no weight bearing. Does he need a full length cast? The Dr.s say he has good approximation and does not need surgery at this point. He has a follow up scheduled soon. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lon. It really depends on the fractures. Follow the instructions. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@abelalemu4027]

I Docs I have pain in my lower back when doing single leg squats and I’m just wondering could that be a injury.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Abel. It may be a lower back strain. If it persists you should see your doctor. And be careful with heavy lifting. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

Thank you docs this video was very helpful!😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@amberrichardson3922]

Hello my daughter was diagnosed with a growth plate fracture in her shoulder... she was placed in a sling for 3 weeks.. She plays competitive travel softball and she is a pitcher... when should she start back throwing and pitching... and is it normal for her arm to still hurt after wearing the sling for 3 weeks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Amber. So there are lots of factors to consider and ultimately the decision needs to come from your surgeon. The factors to consider are age - the younger she is the faster she will heal. What the X-ray looks like. Is it completely healed. We let players return to full sport when they have essentially normal range of motion , normal strength and no pain. Often players will start rehab before these criteria are met. Hopefully that helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@amberrichardson3922]

@@TalkingWithDocs welll she has not had surgery... she has what they call little leaguer's shoulder...widening of the growth plate and she is 11yrs old... she will be 12yrs old in August

[@Glamoroushairme]

My son has just been diagnosed also with the shoulder. How long was your child’s recovery before she could be active again?

[@prince.d.x362]

Right now im watching this video because I have a fracture at my growth plate

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi 360 Nass. Thanks for watching and hopefully the video is helping you understand what is going on and getting you on your way to recovery!

[@ellablair1186]

Where in your body cuz I think I fractured mine too

[@IHateRattlers7k]

Me to i did in my ankle and I’m scared i won’t get taller i pray that my growth plate won’t shut down

[@itsmelol8526]

Same

[@crunxomusic4953]

@@IHateRattlers7k did u grow any taller since

[@erikaanderson5072]

I broke my growth plate in my elbow doing gymnastics and I thought I would not be able to do it ever again but I'm doing much better now

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So glad to hear it Erika! Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@martinsocheje3260]

My son fracture his left knee growth plate and had a successful surgery. After the surgery, it took him 8 weeks to recover. The doctor followed his progress from time to time. Now she discovered that one legs is less than an inch inches longer than the other. The opinion given to me is, they'll insert a plate on both knee to make both knees from growing but my son is s all ready 5'11 and he will s 13 years old. It's hard to make a decision, What will I do?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Martins. It is a bit tricky but the only way to make them equal is to try and stop the long one from growing more now. If unsure maybe get a second opinion. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@heronbaycourt]

My son had a level 1 growth plate injury from an ankle sprain. Have you seen recovery in less than 4 weeks. Does tumeric and glucosamine help at all in recovery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So yes recovery can be quick. We would say no evidence for those things to help. Kids are very resilient

[@heronbaycourt]

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for the quick response he's so bummed right in the throws of ball season

[@grahamburton7110]

What are the ways to hurt/damage your growth plate

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Graham. Usually the damage is done if the fracture crosses the growth plate or completely separates it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@nbrooke7]

Docs, in a 17 year old female if MRI shows growth plate is thin and linear is there any indication of when it could close? Edema in the region points to Apophysitis at the Acromian. Is there any treatment to help other than rest? Or to ensure it will close so pain can go away?

[@MasonDaniels-ef6mf]

My daughter broke he growth plate in her right wrist in September its now jan 24 and she is still in a lot of pain and has hypersensitive in her arm she had a a cortisone shot and didn't help she also did a week of steroids and she also did 15 pt appointments till they said it was doing more harm then good her arm also gets pretty swollen to we just don't know what to do

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say and sorry to hear this. Sometimes an MRI can be helpful. Sometimes it just takes more time. Hope it gets better for her

[@NibeditaSahoo]

Thanks so much drs for this useful information. My almost 11 year old son got a fracture in growth plate. He has swelling, pain even after 2 days. Only on crepe bandage during day time, ice on every 3/4 hrs. One dr prescribed cast after swelling is reduced. Another dr said, we can have cast while it’s swollen. Is cast really needed or do we need to wait for the swelling to go down? Thanks so much

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We usually splint for a few days then cast

[@hasan-mh5qp]

Doc i felt a crack below my spine when i slipped but there is no pain. Are my growth plates damaged?

[@criticalruly2239]

I injured my right wrist growth plate, i was in a spilt for a week then put in a cast now i have more 3 weeks till im done healing I have a type 2 or 1 buckle fracture in my wrist but its been a pain bc i was told not to move my wrist at all im scared of my growth play closing im only 15 so what are the odds of it closing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

The odds are low. At 15 the amount of growth left is minimal so it likely would not cause a significant issue. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@criticalruly2239]

@@TalkingWithDocs is it bad when theirs random throbbing pain sometimes not massive pain just enough to notice its their

[@ganeshji9606]

I fallen from bed like 40 cm with knee 😦 my knee was full of pain for 1 day idk i was fractured or what

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Need to get an X-ray Ganesh. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Toasterwaffle99]

Thanks for the vid.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Jackson. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@kylegeorge5459]

I have broken my growth plate in my finger and I have been told that if I can’t full close my hand in 3 weeks then I might never be able to make a fist on that hand with the injury

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kyle. Yes that can happen. Work hard with a physiotherapist. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@durgurgurdur5880]

Did you close it?

[@JB11334]

My daughter is experiencing tenderness pain and pain on her left heel on the outer foot. What is the process to find out what type of injury it is? She is 12 and is a gymnast. Do I need to take her to a podiatrist?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi J B. Start with an exam and an X-ray. In Canada would start with her family doctor and then a referral to an Orthopedic surgeon if necessary. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@thecrazykidz8483]

Hi it’s me keeley again last year when I broke my ankle after that I rolled it again and we found out that I broke it again after it healed it was fine but when i was running on it or jumping it would hurt a lot and it would ache we have been to may doctors and they have taken xrays and all they say is rest it but then it doesn’t help when it hurts I can’t walk it feels like someone is stabbing it so I use crutches for 1-3 days then it’s fine we have asked for a cast or splint but they said no I need help my mum thinks I do need a cast but they won’t do anything I need help do you know if I do need a cast and do you know where we should go or do for my foot ? Thanks !❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Keeley. If you and your mom feel strongly that you need a cast you should get a second opinion. And if you have ongoing pain and the xray is normal, it is not unreasonable to consider further imaging like an MRI. Good luck. And thanks for watching.

[@thecrazykidz8483]

Talking With Docs hey it’s me again today at the trampoline park I think I dislocated my thumb would I need a cast for a dislocated thumb and do you know if I did dislocate my thumb

[@lucillebenjamin3117]

🐩

[@vickieabernathy3059]

I fractured my growth plate in my elbow from baseball and I've been playing through it for 10 months and I have to get surgery next Thursday

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Vickie. Sorry to hear that. Sometimes surgery is necessary. Be careful and stay safe. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@stevenkarczynski2232]

Hi Vickie.. curious what kind of surgery you had and what was the outcome? Did they put a screw in your elbow? Any pain or discomfort in the area now that's it's been a year? Wondering because my son is going through something similar.

[@Jackson-mr5db]

I fractured my growth plate on each foot

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is no good Jayz. Be careful. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

[@Cr1Ro7]

Doctor, after I did some push ups, my right hands wrist started to hurt but after 4 or 5 days there is no pain. What do you think about it? Do you think my growth plate was injured? I am really worried about it 😢 I am 16 and I am at the age when I grow so I am really really worried about it 😔😔

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Without a fall it would be very unlikely to be brokenn

[@mariacferrer1242]

I fractured my growth plate and had to get a long leg cast. Is there a good reason for that? Keep in mind that this cast was from my foot all the way to the top of my leg. I find it completely crazy that I have to wear such a heavy long cast when I fractured my growth plate in my ankle only

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Maria. That is a fair question. The reason for the cast above the knee to help control rotation at the site of the fracture. A below knee cast cannot control that. It is frustrating but necessary. Hope that answers your question. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@endertrkz6822]

Thanks fot the video, i have a question; Im 15,I broke my growth cartilage like 1 years ago when i shoot the ball so fast. Then 1,5 months later, i tryed to play football but when i tryed to shoot the Ball Fast again it bloke again, now it has been about 10,5 months since the last fracture in my growth cartilage. Doctor says i can play football but i dont really think that i can shoot the Ball Fast. So im asking if im able to play football again and is it fully recovered, an if its not fully recovered how should it be treated

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes usually you can. It should be totally healed

[@endertrkz6822]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you

[@arnav2273]

I injured my growth plate last year by falling really hard on my tailbone using a slip and slide and I did not go to the doctor I am 13 now. Is there anything that can happen since I left it untreated in the long term

[@BondsSin]

I fractured my growth plate but didnt require an above knee cast is there a reason for this if you are still reading these comments

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Stealthy. We do still read them for sure. So the above knee cast is needed for certain types of fractures. It is also important how much the fracture is displaced. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@thethornhillfamilythethorn2228]

Hi with a salter harris fracture 1 of the tibia fibula anatomical side right and ankle anatomical side right level of certainty probable ( X-ray reports states possible salter harris 1 to distal fibula ) what would be the outcome of no treatment and no cast 8year old child

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi The Thornhill family. The outcome may be that the child reinjures themselves and a non displaced fracture becomes displaced with the worst case scenario being need for surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@linkneverdies258]

You probably wont respond to this but when I was in seventh grade I I was on a field trip with my school and and I had twisted my ankle 10-15 times throughout the day. On the way back to the cars my ankle had started hurting severely. I didnt go to a doctors till a week later and I was told I had chipped the growth plate in my ankle . ive had severe pain ever since and I am now 21. My foot has been locked facing slightly outwards and I have been walking on the inside of my foot since this happened. Most nights after work and throughout the next morning it is unbearable to walk. I cant handle this pain anymore. Is there something you can suggest me to hopefully be able to at the very least fix my ankle to stop it from hurting. Ive tried taking over the counter pain killers ive tried taking prescription pain killers and nothing has worked. Ive been to the hospital 3 times over the years and all thats happened is they take a couple X-rays and send me on my way without really explaining anything on the X-rays. Again this pain is getting to the point where I cant work I cant have a social life and I cant enjoy the outdoors like i used too. If you ever see this and have at least somewhat of an answer I would appreciate it so much

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi LinkNeverDies !!! So our best advice would be to see a physiotherapist to get some strengthening exercises for your ankle. An MRI would be able to assess the soft tissues of your ankle. As well, talking to a therapist about a possible brace may help make your ankle more functional. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@joelchittick6545]

I broke my tibia and growth plate 2 years ago when I was 14 and my worry was always that my leg wouldn’t grow anymore but thankfully it didn’t affect my growth 😌

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it Joel! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@thegxd3581]

The same thing happen to me, I have a cast up to my thigh anyways to help with swelling and pain??

[@thegxd3581]

Im 14 right now this happen 2 days ago

[@Max-rp1sg]

@@thegxd3581 how you doing. I know this happened a long time ago but how you doing now. I recently got the same injury and had surgery so just wondering

[@sandhya4991]

Dr, do these growth plate injuries go unnoticed without pain, especially type 5.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sandhya. So most type V growth plate injuries would be related to some type of trauma and associated pain. Great question. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@ptowngsta]

Son fell on skates and fractured growthplate on ankle they are saying since it bigger then 3mil it needs a screw drilled into bone

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jose. Depending on the location this can be necessary. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@eliastsokis1437]

Can i fracture my growth plate through bodybuilding or powerlifting or does it need like a real injury like a broken bone or a fall to injure those plates?

[@griffinbaker1871]

I separated my growth plate from wrong fundamentals in baseball and pitched and am looking for something to do to fix or is rest the only answer...this is the third time of this same injury In a year and a half

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi griffin. Often rest is the answer for younger athletes with overuse type injuries. Always best to discuss it with your treating physician and physiotherapist. Good luck.

[@brandonhall3591]

What would happen if you had a cast and you fell again or accidentally put weight on it would that effect your growth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi UnevenTV. That is a difficult question. Typically if you fell the cast would protect you against the majority of the force and the areas above and below the cast would be more at risk of damage. Having said that, it is possible that the fracture could shift within the cast given enough force. If you weight bear on a cast that is designed to be non weight bearing it typically will break down the cast and possibly lead to altered alignment of the fracture. The way a fracture affects your growth depends on your age and the location of the fracture. Hope that helps

[@lukejennings5814]

My 3yo daughter broke the growth plate in her right elbow and docs say it could lead to surgery. Is the younger age going to affect the healing process or complicate things?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Luke. All fractures are different but the younger the better usually. They typically heal very well. These are issues you should definitely discuss with your surgeon though

[@Wixkebk]

Hey doctors, I have had a pretty severe injury I’m 14 years old I tore all of my ligaments and chipped a piece of my tibia causing my acl to come off with it, I’m getting another surgery tomorrow for leg alignment, range of motion, and cutting extra piece of bone off. I just wanted to know if I’ll get taller after this because I’m getting more metal into my bone as well.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Versxus. It really depends on the amount of damage to the growth plate. It may reduce your leg length slightly but often not much. Discuss it with your surgeon for sure. Good luck

[@nasty_chevron]

Doc I'm scared it might stop cos I'm just a kid

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Biruk. That would be quite uncommon. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@janetvaldivia7229]

Is it normal to feel stinging for a elbow growth plate injury? Stinging is felt at random times. How long does it usually take for a baseball player 14 year old elbow growth plate to heal?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Janet. Sometimes it can sting. Usually 6 weeks. Best of luck

[@janetvaldivia7229]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you so much for your reply, this is going on 12 weeks 😫 he is also feeling non painful popping sensations in the elbow.

[@billybarbee7110]

How do you guys feel about a distal femur grade II growth plate fracture? This was a non displaced fracture with a 4 week cast. What are the percentages of growth plate arrest and have you ever seen any with this type of fracture in your practice that have had arrest? This is on a 6 year old.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Yeah Buddy. Growth plate arrest is thankfully quite rare. It does happen occasionally. It is best followed with serial xrays. That way they can intervene if necessary. Usually it heals well as the patients are so young and bounce back so quickly. Good luck

[@andrewcovington6191]

I broke my arm though the growth plate in my wrist. The doctor said if one of the growth plates closes up he will have to close the other one. Will I have a length difference? Honestly I'm pretty concerned.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Andrew. Yes that is possible. It depends on the severity of the injury and the location and your age. If one closes and the other doesn't, it is possible that you will have a length difference or possibly a curvature but your surgeon will follow it closely and intervene when necessary. Good luck.

[@majestyarchives16]

did u need it

[@TysonDanescuBaseball]

How long of a heal time for a salter Harris 2 fracture in the middle finger.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Tyson. Depends but usually 4-6 weeks. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@TysonDanescuBaseball]

Thanks I have been a little worried but thanks this definitely deserves a subscription and getting my friends to

[@kyleighmartin7985]

I have a fractured growth plate on my finger. The bone stayed in place though. So what are some things I should be carful of so I don’t move the bone

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sometimes a finger splint or taping it to another finger. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@titanking5956]

@@TalkingWithDocs 2 years ago,I injured both of my wrists badly and had tendonitis for like 6months after which it eventually went away. Can tendinitis close your growth plates in the wrist in any way or am I safe?

[@loveleigh9863]

Hi my son plays peewee football and fractured his thumb it fractured the growth plate in his thumb. Will this cause him growth problems moving forward? We are very worried and concerned. On top of all of this he's out of football this season along with not having a thumb to use his controller for the game FortNite! He is not a happy camper right now..... The doctor didn't set it he just placed him in a cast. Is this normal?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Love Leigh. Every case is different and certainly these are questions you should pose to your treating surgeon. In general, growth plate injuries in children do very well. There is a very small risk that the damage to the growth plate would cause it to stop growing. This can be followed on xray and rarely requires intervention. But yes, no football and no FortNite causes a much bigger risk to your familial happiness. Good luck.

[@carpsplash4543]

I fractured my plate from the elbow how long do you think it will need to recover properly

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi carp. Typically 4-6 weeks depending on your age and the type of fracture. Good luck and thanks for watching

[@rachel8444]

Dr, yesterday I fell on my ankle. Today I went to the ER bc it was super swollen. They said the xray showed 2 things but only one can bw right. A severe sprain pr a tiny fracture behind the growth plate. My ankle feela like its on fire.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Zebra Lover. Sorry to hear about your injury. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@garrett3234]

i broke my radius i believe and it messed with my growth plate and moved it out of place not sure if i broke it though. my wrist was curved and i was required to get a pin put through it and was out for 2 months roughly. my right arm is just wver so slightly shorter than the left too. i broke it in 7th grade. it probably about a half in shorter

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Garrett. Sorry to hear about your fracture. Glad you are ok. Thanks for sharing your story. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@hunterglickman3540]

How do you know if it’s a growth plate fracture

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Hunter. From the X-ray. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@topproductreviews7565]

Sorry but do you think type 4 salter Harris in my ankle right medial malloues could effect growth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi ScantV2. It can but really depends on the severity of the fracture and how much growth you have left. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@topproductreviews7565]

@@TalkingWithDocs doctor said it was almost done so fusing and I should be fine but does that mean I have stoped growing taller

[@forbiddenmedicose]

Sir I'm 16 and i had a injury in my ankle and i didn't had cast immobilization will it affect my height and will it lead to uneven size of limb length??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That would be uncommon prashant. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@primeshan3685]

Can growth plate still heal after being damaged several times? Does it somehow stunt growth?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi PrimeShan. Yes it can heal. And yes it can sometimes stunt growth however this is thankfully rare. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@primeshan3685]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks doc Will subscribe and like

[@Tyler-mt2sb]

I fractured my growth plate in my wrist the other day and the doctor said it should heal in a few weeks but after it is healed is it smart to play catch with my baseball mit? I also was wondering since I'm in a full arm cast if there's anything I might do that can slow down the healing process such as moving my fingers up and down?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Tyler. Playing catch after it heals is fine. Moving your fingers is good to help prevent stiffness and reduce swelling. Just no heavy lifting typically. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Tyler-mt2sb]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you! I do have two more question as you guys are very quick to respond we’re others won’t at all. I watched this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqGXfGtqlq6ba9U. And noticed she talked about moving your fingers and knuckles in a cast. I can move most of my fingers fine but when I bend my knuckles my wrist pushes up against the cast and hurts my wrist more. Is my cast to tight or is this something I should not do. I also have trouble moving my thumb up and down which hurts my wrist but I am worried about it going stiff what do i do?? Sorry to waste your time but thank you for the help

[@Max-rp1sg]

I’m 15 and fractured my tibia bone and my growth plate from a badly landed jump while playing football. Today is nearly 2 months post operation. I had two medical screws inserted into my growth plate as it was displaced during the landing. I’m doing well it is just slightly sore sometimes. I have got the option to get the screws taken out in the summer. What is your opinion on this and should I get them taken out. I am afraid the screws might affect the growth so I can here for some advice. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Max. We often advise them to be left it but really depends on location, age, etc. talk to your surgeon

[@Max-rp1sg]

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for your response. Just wanted to ask if the screws in the growth plate stunt my growth or not. Thanks again!

[@alexandrashoop9370]

I broke the growth plate in my big toe years ago and they didn't do anything for it. I have recently have had pain in that area over the last year. I got Cortisone in June 2017, but forgot to mention it to the ortho doc. I set up another appt with him coming up. Could this pain due to my break that happened years ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alexandra. Sorry to hear about the broken toe. It is always difficult to answer a question like this without examining you and reviewing your films. It is however possible that if your bone growth was altered due to the fracture or if your fracture entered the joint that it could contribute to your pain. Any time you have an injury there is always the chance that some component of your injury would be irreversible. Hope that helps but yes discuss it with your doctor. Good luck.

[@kayleelace3394]

I have a hairline fracture in my wrist growth plate and I’ve had a cast on for 3 weeks I’m 16. Do you think that was long enough? I get it off this Friday

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kaylee. Usually we keep casts on 4-6 weeks but if the xray looks good and there is no pain, sometimes it can be shorter. If you are worried you could wear a brace. Good luck and thanks for watching

[@mariacferrer1242]

This video is so helpful! But I have another question. I have a type 2 growth plate fracture and doctor said I have a 5 to 10 percent chance that my growth plate is going to close. My doctor said the percentage was very high. My daughter and I heard every word of what the doctor said and we are freaking out. Is it a REALLY high chance my growth plate is going to stop growing like the doctor said?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi AwesomeGurl C5. It really depends on the type and location of your fracture. Having said that, you will not know for sure until it starts to happen so you will be followed with regular xrays and if it does start to close usually the answer is to make sure the entire growth plate closes to prevent any type of angular deformity. The amount of shortening that would result depends on the bone involved and the age of the patient. Hope that answers your question. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@mariacferrer1242]

Talking With Docs thank you so much for all ur help! I’m definitely subscribing!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome AwesomeGurl C5. Take care

[@menaceastro4241]

My son fractured his arm from a bike accident (distal radius fracture called Smiths fracture) near the growth plate. My son is 14 years old will his growth plates heal and will he grow taller in height?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Menace. Usually the growth plate will be unaffected. Thankfully we do not get any height from our arms so his height will be unaffected. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@that_dj4579]

My growth plate fractured do you think it’s needs surgery it’s only a off and on pain but now I’m in a cast and crutches??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi That. Usually not. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@michelaljordan9789]

I have little leaguers arm and it has been going on since February but I got it checked yesterday and they said it would take 6 weeks do you guys agree

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes usually about that long

[@moonlessvr5421]

I fractured my growth plate on my first knuckle

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Moonless. That's no good. Hope you get better soon. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@flogertcangu536]

I broke my growth plate on my left wrist playing football when i was 13, and now im 19 years, my hand is not the same as i was 13 but its a little bit thinner than my right hand,, should i worry about.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi flogert. Usually it is not an issue but if you are concerned an xray may help see if the growth was the same as the other side. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@DeepakYadav-ly3cq]

Dr , my radius bone was dislocated when I was 14 and now i'm turned 21 and my broken arm is 1.5 to 2 cm shorter . Actually I developed a curve my ulnar bone is growing but the radius bone does not. I don't fell but it's a curse for me .I am not able to do compound exercise properly pls help me pls 🙏 if anything possible . I am very small town boy from India .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Deepak. Sorry to hear about your injury. In order to address that problem, you would need to see a surgeon locally who would likely have to break the bones again to correct the problem and either lengthen the shortened one or shorten the longer one. Hope that helps. Stay safe. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@anthonylion7579]

I fractured my ankle growth plate and I’m 5 weeks in from when it happened I get the cast off this week I broke it while skating how long do you think it will be till I can skate again?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Anthony. Sorry to hear about the fracture. It would depend on the fracture and your age but often 2-3 weeks with some physio to get strong again Best of luck. Stay safe. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@anthonylion7579]

@@TalkingWithDocs ok thank you for your help

[@mrbait2723]

Hi doctor! I have an injury in my arm will i stop growing?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mrbait. Usually not unless it was a severe growth plate injury. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mrbait2723]

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for the respond doc! I have an injury in arm in 1sr grade but Luckily i grew, so i think it wasn't a severe growth plate injury

[@wxrren2653]

I sprained both of my knees will that effect my growth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well that is no good wxrren. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@anonymous-lc4hd]

Hi I am 15.5 how can I check my growth plates ore open or closed

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Saroj. There is only one way - wrist xray. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@jellybelly505]

I snapped my growth plate in half and had to have pins put in my arm

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jelly Belly. Sometimes growth plate injuries require surgery. Hope everything went well for you.

[@skylerlatchford5733]

I fractured three bones in my ankle but only one is into the growth plate after it is all healed will I be able to continue sports and physical activities or will it change the way I run

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Skyler. Typically fractures of the ankle that involved the growth plate still go on to heal well. It will require some follow up with your surgeon to ensure your bones continue to grow properly as well as some physiotherapy to make the ankle strong again but you should be able to return to a lot of the activities you did before. Hope that helps.

[@skylerlatchford5733]

Talking With Docs thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome Skyler.

[@robbieferrari5723]

Talking With Docs what happens if my elbow and fuse in the wrong way she is 4 years old

[@louiefuentes1906]

I broke my ankle right on the growth plate but will i heal right?

[@jaydenbleich2447]

Monster Mixer I just did the same but to my left wrist

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Be careful out there!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Typically these injuries do well unless the injury to the growth plate is very severe. If it is severe ,usually it will require a repeat xray at one year to follow the progress. Hope that helps.

[@joannealaimo862]

Talking With Docs hey docs it keeley again today I just went to the hos to see the orthopaedic and they said I broke 2 bones my growth plate and I chipped some of my 5th metatarsal🤪

[@808Alacrity]

:( i fractured my fibula and tibula at the growth plate a few monthes ago and still cant walk :( hope you get well

[@tahsenhossain3749]

Can i see my growth plates from normal knee x-ray?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Thraida. Well yes you can as long as you are skeletally immature (young). It looks like a black line at the ends of the bones. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

[@TheeInkyArcade]

I'm scared what's going to happen next Cause I broke in

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@soldier3554]

hi there, i have a question. i used to do HIIT that consisted of a lot of squats and lunges quite regularly during the age of 15. i noticed i started getting pain around my knee area everytime i used to do these type of workouts and then gradually stopped and eventually the pain went away. i am now 18 and ever since then i probably have grown about an inch in height. could this be due to damage of my growth plates?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi SOLDIER. Do you mean you think you should have grown more? That would not be responsible for much height. It was likely patellar tendinitis. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@soldier3554]

@@TalkingWithDocs yes I believe i should have grown more. I was always one of the tallest in my class and when I started training I noticed no further height increase at 15. And by 'much height' how much would u say?

[@crunxomusic4953]

@@soldier3554 omg same did u grow any taller since

[@kimberly_blue94]

I have it !!! That curvature u we're talking about !! Want to see? I'm 23 now and it happened when I was 9

[@kimberly_blue94]

How can I get it fixed? I hate the way I walk .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kimberly. If you have ongoing pain related to a previous fracture it would be reasonable to see a surgeon who can perform a physical examination and review your xrays. If your concern is cosmetic, the majority of surgeons would say surgery is not indicated due to the inherent risks. If there was associated pain, there is the possibility of performing an osteotomy to correct the alignment. Hope that helps.

[@Dzez.4]

I broke my growth plate in my knee, so will it affect my height growth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It really depends on your age and the severity of the damage. Often the answer is no. Best to discuss with your surgeon. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@wearethedupasses2294]

Bro im 12 and im gonna go see if I need surgery and um scared to death its 8n my pinky bc we don't know if I broke my growth plate

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi we are the duasses. bro. Just relax. See your doctor and don't panic until you know you need surgery. If you do it is likely just a small pin but most fractures do not require surgery. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@marcusjurgens8883]

My growth plate may have removed out of place dose that effect my growth at all?

[@marcusjurgens8883]

The growth plate in my hip*

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Marcus. It really depends on the location and how much it moved. Your surgeon should be able to answer this question. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@chainwtf6627]

can kicking a heavy bag with my shin damage growth plates and stop growth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Chainwtf. Probably not but be careful. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@chainwtf6627]

@@TalkingWithDocs im 13 do u still think ill probably be fine if i am careful tho?

[@Bone469]

Can i still grow after broke it?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Spooky. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darlenericotta7550]

That was interesting I didn't know that.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching Darlene.

[@madisond233]

I fractured my elbow growth plate

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Maddie. Good luck with your fracture and healing.

[@CTAYY44]

I injured my ankle 8 years ago.(i was 13 years old) Is it possible now to find out if the growth plate was affected? And can a growth plate injury in the ankle lead to a growth stop? (After the injury i didnt grow any further)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mustii38. Thanks for watching and for your question. So it is possible to find out if the growth plate was affected by taking an xray. And yes a growth plate injury can cause the bone to stop growing however it would not make you stop growing in a way that would affect your height. Theoretically that leg could be slightly shorter depending on the degree of growth plate arrest and how much you grew in general after the injury. Best to see a surgeon if you have questions and start with an xray. Hope that helps.

[@kunzangdorjeelachenpa3159]

I fractured my ankle growth plate will it hamper my height

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kunzang. Typically it will not affect your height unless it was a severe injury that led to partial growth arrest of the growth plate. This is thankfully uncommon. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@majestyarchives16]

Hey doctor, I am 13 years old and in my growth spurt, I recently broke the growth plate in my ankle and have a type 3. I did not need surgery but i needed closed reduction, my legs still are the exact same size, do you think i will have growth arrest?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi FBI Open Up. So a growth arrest is typically seen in the xrays but the leg length discrepancy will not normally show up for months. It can also be seen as an angular deformity or change in alignment. If you are worried about this you should discuss it with your treating physician. Thanks for watching and good luck

[@stephencolwell6334]

You two doctors should come see me

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Stephen. We don't do house calls! Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@BizzareDreams]

Who ever that was with the 1 dislike probably has the issues.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Braeden. Thanks for sticking up for us and for watching.

[@BizzareDreams]

No problem do you think you can sub to my channel if not you guys still help me anyway😁

[@White-sn3qw]

Rip my pointer finger

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sucks White. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did