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These growth plates are crucial for bone growth and eventually close as skeletal maturity is reached. When a fracture happens at the growth plate, it can disrupt normal bone development and lead to complications like limb length discrepancies or angular deformities if not properly treated.
Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that can affect every joint in the body. However, patients are most likely to notice symptoms in their spine, hips region, knees, and hands. Osteoarthritis occurs due the wear and tear of the cartilage at the end of your bones. This is the most rampant form of arthritis worldwide, with millions of people receiving treatment yearly. At Florida OrthoCare, our orthopedic surgeons treat and evaluate patients every day living with Osteoarthritis. By seeing one of our medical specialists, our goal is to treat your pain and help you return to an …
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Treating Sports Injuries in Kids
Dealing with Sports and Injuries as a Parent For many parents, there is nothing as satisfying as seeing their kid run around a field playing a game they love. Sports teach numerous life skills, as well as helping to keep kids active and healthy, so it’s no small wonder why many parents sign their kids up for as many sports as they can. However, it is also no secret that sports can cause injury, and many parents find themselves watching on anxiously and wincing when something looks like it went wrong. Fortunately for all the fretful parents out there, children …