“How long does it take for a growth plate injury to heal?”
My son has a growth plate injury. How long does it take for a growth plate injury to heal?
1 Answer
"Growth plate injuries" are a widely diverse category, each with different prognoses. Growth plate injuries are categorized by the Salter-Harris classification system. What class of injury, where it's located, and the age of your child will all affect the healing time and the prognosis for full recovery. Discuss your child's specific injury with your pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
