Question 1

where is the epiphyseal plate located in  the body?

Accepted Answer

End of long-bones: The epiphyseal plate is in the metaphyseal region, that is, near the ends, of long bones. They are present in children as they are from where bone growth occurs. They close at various times during development. The plates are closed and not seen in adults.

Question 2

what is the epiphyseal plate function?

Accepted Answer

Growth plate.: Epiphyseal plates are the growth plates and are found at the end of long bones.  They are the site of new bone growth.  In adults the plates stop producing new bone and fuse to the bone leaving an epiphyseal line.

Question 3

what age will epiphyseal plate close?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the plate: Most females stop growing around 14 and males around 16. (there are exceptions.) the epiphyseal plates close around this time. Although some plates in the clavicle don't close until people are in their early 20s.

Question 4

when is the closure of the epiphyseal plate?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Every epiphyseal or "growth" plate closes at a different age, and also varies between boys and girls with girls maturing on average a few years earlier and thus their growth plates closing earlier as well.

Question 5

how can i injure the epiphyseal plate (growth plate)?

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See below: The growth plate is present in children and usually closed by age 14.  Injury occurs from direct trauma  and there are many stages of growth plate injury.

Question 6

what could happen when the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone?

Accepted Answer

Completion of growth: Once the growth plate is fused the bone growth is completed. There is no change in height after that. Different epiphyseal plates fuse at different times.

Question 7

what causes the epiphyseal plate of long bones to close too early?

Accepted Answer

Injury typically: The growth plate of bones can close (fuse) too early.  One reason can be injury to the growth plate, such as a fracture that crosses or involves it.  There certainly are times that it can close early without any known cause as well.  Additionally, surgery that involves the plate can cause it problems as well.

Question 8

what causes the epiphyseal plate of the long bones of children to close too early?

Accepted Answer

Plate closure: Usually exposure to sex hormones ie androgens or estrogens. These are more likely to be elevated in precocious puberty or adrenal disorders. Environmental exposure is rare but on the list.

Question 9

if a 15yo boy breaks a bone and doctor becomes very concerned the fracture is in the area of epiphyseal plate what are options?

Accepted Answer

Same as Other Fractu: As with all fractures, it depends upon the problem. Even with involvement of the growth plate, immobilzation for some, surgical repair for others. The orthopedist knows what is best for the specific situation.

Question 10

how do i find a platic surgeon that has performed back lifts before? i have had almost all my body lifted want to get off rolls on back?

Accepted Answer

Online and referrals: I would contact your primary care md or bariatric surgeon if you have had bariatric surgery. Otherwise, i would search for local plastic surgeons that have experience with massive weight loss patients.

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