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What is a growth plate?
When a child grows, not all of the bone parts grow. There is a soft part to the bone that is called the growth plate. These are found at the ends of the bones are the weakest parts of the bone. If a child has a fracture in the growth plate, it's essential that it be treated properly to promote good healing or the bone could be affected for life.
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