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Could mild tenderness and/or minor inflammation on or near growth plate lead to stunted growth if a fracture never occurs?

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Dr. Tanya Russo
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Growth plate damage: Impaired growth of a bone usually occurs only from a fracture or crush type injury to the growth plate. Any suspected injury of a growth plate should be monitored by a physician.
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