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Doctor said i my child has a growth plate injury to the wrist. should i be worried?
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See below: This would depend on the type of growth plate injury. Discuss with your orthopedic doctor.
Answered 5/30/2012
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Probably not: Most growth plate injuries are a type of fracture that heal normally.
Answered 7/27/2012
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