physis

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• The most obvious difference between immature and mature bones is the presence of a physis where new bone growth occurs.

• In general, younger children with fractures that are closer to the physis have a greater potential than adults for remodeling and correcting residual angulation.

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• If a physis is crossed with a surgical implant, bone growth may be arrested in that location.

  Academic text (2006)

• The most important factor affecting the likelihood of developing a growth arrest is the severity of injury to the physis.

  Academic text (2006)

• Smooth pins are usually used in the younger pediatric population as they can cross the physis with a relatively low incidence of subsequent growth arrest.

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• The remodeling process requires a functional physis (growth plate) and intact periosteum.

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• The fracture occurs through the epiphysis and exits through the physis (growth plate) that is still open.

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• The physis (growth plate) of the proximal humerus has an extraordinary ability to remodel.

  Academic text (2006)

• The major anatomic regions of a growing bone include the epiphysis, physis (growth plate), metaphysis, and diaphysis (Figure 2).

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• If a physis is damaged during surgery, it can lead to problems with bone growth in that area.

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