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Is it true that if a very small crack/fracture on an infants growth plate would not be able to be seen on x-ray or ct within 24 hours?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Small fracture: True, you may not visualize a crack in a baby's growth plate immediately.

Dr Rawson agreed

Answered 3/6/2014

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