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Could knee injuries close up growth plates?
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Yes: Fractures that involve the growth plates in kids could lead to closure of the growth plates prematurely. This can cause a shortened or deformed limb.
Answered 12/2/2017
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Yes: Any injury involving a growth plate may lead to an abnormal closure of the growth plate which may result in a limb length difference.
Answered 1/2/2016
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