Question 1

can orthopedics see your growth plate in your wrist? i think i might have fractured it, can they see the growth plate in an x-ray type thing?

Accepted Answer

Growth plates: Growth plates are visible on x-ray if the patient is still developing.  Once the growth plates close, they are no longer visible on x-ray and the patient stops growing.  All growth plates in your body should be closed at this point.  If you feel that you fractured your wrist, i would recommend evaluation by an orthopedist.

Question 2

i'm wondering can the orthopedics tell if i fracture my wrist in the growth plate?

Accepted Answer

U don't have them: At 31 years old u should not really have growth plates.

Question 3

my 18 month old fell while running outside today. she landed on her hand therefore we took her to an urgent care as she was in pain. x-ray was taking & fracture was not seen, the nurse says a growth plate fracture might not show up on x-ray?

Accepted Answer

: If she has persistent swelling or/and pain pl take her to an orthopedic MD If not she should be OK

Question 4

i have finger deformity in right hand of absence of middle phalanx & joint and a severe finger fracture in the distal phalanx and joint, what treatment options do i have please ? who should i ask a plastic surgeon or orthopedic for surgery ?

Accepted Answer

: A surgeon would need to see the hand to evaluate what sort of surgeries are possible. Your best bet would be to see an actual hand surgeon, if possible. Good luck.

Question 5

how do i maximise growth? i am 21 years old (male) and recently got a x-ray of my wrist after a fracture. i found out that my growth plates are still open. what could i do to ensure some more linear growth at this age? im almost as tall as my dad?

Accepted Answer

: Hight is genetically determined. Short of ensuring that you have good nutrition and adequate sleep, there’s nothing you can do to affect your eventual height. Learn to enjoy whatever height you are! Good luck.

Question 6

what happens if i walk on a fractured growth plate?

Accepted Answer

Displaces fracture: An initial nondisplaced fracture can displace and require operative open reduction internal fixation.  Also if the fracture is unstable walking on it may not allow it to heal.

Question 7

if a thumb had a fractured growth plate 4 years ago could it still be causing problems now? can it be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: growth plate fractures can be problematic. Best to see ortho hand specialist. In addition to X-ray, might want to see  mri or bone scan of area. Hope this helps. Best of luck. Dr. R

Question 8

my thumb swells up from taking notes in class or barely bumping then hurts to where i can't move it fractured growth plate 4 years ago is that why?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If that was the same side as the injury, it could absolutely have something to do with your current symptoms. Since it is causing problems, see a hand surgeon for a consultation. There may be some physical or occupational therapy that could help, but you want to make sure there's nothing wrong that requires an operation as well. Hope this helps!

Question 9

my thumb swells up and turns black and blue from barely hitting it or even taking notes in class fractured growth plate and tore tissue 8th gr. now sr

Accepted Answer

Get it checked...: Glomus tumor can because discoloration and sensitivity. It's usually very cold sensitive. Typically occur beneath the nail. X-rays can be helpful, but sometimes an MRI is necessary.

Question 10

how to know if i stopped growing or fractured a growth plate?

Accepted Answer

X-Ray: An x-ray can determine the answer to both of those questions. You are done growing once the growth plates fuse (especially the ones in the legs and spine), though often an x-ray of the wrist can help see if growth has stopped; however, we wouldn't typically do this unless there was a reason to suspect an abnormality. If you sustained an injury, an x-ray can also see if a growth plate was fractured.

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Can orthopedics see your growth plate in your wrist? i think i might have fractured it, can they see the growth plate in an x-ray type thing?

A member asked:

I'm wondering can the orthopedics tell if i fracture my wrist in the growth plate?

A member asked:

My 18 month old fell while running outside today. she landed on her hand therefore we took her to an urgent care as she was in pain. x-ray was taking & fracture was not seen, the nurse says a growth plate fracture might not show up on x-ray?

A member asked:

I have finger deformity in right hand of absence of middle phalanx & joint and a severe finger fracture in the distal phalanx and joint, what treatment options do i have please ? who should i ask a plastic surgeon or orthopedic for surgery ?

A member asked:

How do i maximise growth? i am 21 years old (male) and recently got a x-ray of my wrist after a fracture. i found out that my growth plates are still open. what could i do to ensure some more linear growth at this age? im almost as tall as my dad?

A member asked:

What happens if i walk on a fractured growth plate?

A member asked:

If a thumb had a fractured growth plate 4 years ago could it still be causing problems now? can it be fixed?

A member asked:

My thumb swells up from taking notes in class or barely bumping then hurts to where i can't move it fractured growth plate 4 years ago is that why?

A member asked:

My thumb swells up and turns black and blue from barely hitting it or even taking notes in class fractured growth plate and tore tissue 8th gr. now sr

A member asked:

How to know if i stopped growing or fractured a growth plate?

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