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Fractures may not be as serious as other medical conditions, but it is all the same important to be treated immediately, especially when it happens to children.
Kids have different bone types compared to adults. They have what is called growth plate that is usually associated with fractures. The growth plate is the part of the bone that grows actively until their skeletal system reaches maturity.
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According to experts, the growth plate is usually the one broken and not the actual bone in cases of children’s fracture. Thus, immediate treatment on broken bones is necessary so as not to impede the growth of the bones.
Orthopedics like Dr. Spyros Panos recommend different treatment methods for fractures, depending on the severity of the condition. For mild fractures, non-surgical procedures that make use of splints or casts are used. When the bone is displaced, doctors usually recommend closed reduction and casting. Moreover, there is also open reduction, a procedure called for when a soft tissue is trapped between the bones.
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Dr. Spyros Panos is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. For more information on Dr. Panos, visit DrSpyrosPanos.Blogspot.com.
