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10-year-old Alex is admitted to the emergency room with a closed fracture of the right femur....

10-year-old Alex is admitted to the emergency room with a closed fracture of the right femur. X-ray reveals that the fracture crosses the distal epiphyseal plate (growth plate).

What concerns should Alex's doctor have about the location of his injury?

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The fracture in epiphyseal plate which is responsible for growth of the bone can be caused in children because it is the weakest part of the child's growing skeleton. Alex is just 10 years old so there will be not much problem in healing of the bone. Proper treatment has to be given to Alex if it is not given it may lead to unequal growth in both the limbs. The doctor should be concerned because fracture is in growth bone and help Alex healing it properly by providing proper medication.

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