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EPIPHYSEAL FRACTURES - Coggle Diagram
EPIPHYSEAL FRACTURES
Definition
Fracture involving the growth plate (physis) in children/adolescents. Classified by Salter-Harris system (Types I–V)
Clinical Presentation
Swelling, bruising, decreased limb function
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Pathophysiology
Caused by shearing, avulsion, or compressive forces
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Risk Factors
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Metabolic bone disorders (e.g., rickets)