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How can a dr tell when a minor growth plate injury to the wrist is healed?

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Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Examination and Xray: On the examination the lack of tenderness over the fracture and evidence of healing on the xray is used to determine fracture healing.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: The doctor taps on the fracture site a there is no pain. This occurs after three to six weeks.

Answered 8/24/2012

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