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What will happen if my scar tissue in the way of my growth plate? its on my right hand wrist i have a brace on now till i see a orthopedic

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

I : I assume someone has told you that you have a growth plate that may be scarred. What cold happen is that the bone with the scarred growth plate does not grow as quickly, in the proper direction or as long as it should if the growth plate were normal. What occurs due to that depends upon, the extent of the difference, what part of the body is affected and at what age it occurs relative to the end of normal skeletal growth for that particular bone.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: A comprehensive history and physical including previous injuries is necessary to answer your question. Try to see the orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible for evaluation and help answer your questions good luck thank you.

Answered 3/29/2014

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