Growth Plate (Physeal) Fractures
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Growth Plate (Physeal) Fractures
Progression
- When did disease process start
- Initial versus subsequent visit
Location
- Site, laterality of fracture, which end of bone
- Example: "Salter-Harris Type II fracture of lower end of right tibia"
Acuity
- Type of physeal fracture:
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Type IV
- 1) delayed healing, 2) malunion, 3) nonunion or 4) routine healing/aftercare
- Sequela-late effect, such as conditions that arise from an injury
Name
- Physeal fractures may be referred to as Salter-Harris fractures or traumatic epiphyseal separations
Necessary Procedures
- Interventions as appropriate, including closed reductions and casting/splinting and open reduction and internal fixation
Other
- Circumstances surrounding the injury, including activity and location of fracture
Why