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A member asked:
What causes the epiphyseal plate of long bones to close too early?
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Injury typically: The growth plate of bones can close (fuse) too early. One reason can be injury to the growth plate, such as a fracture that crosses or involves it. There certainly are times that it can close early without any known cause as well. Additionally, surgery that involves the plate can cause it problems as well.
Answered 10/9/2018
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