Most growth plate fractures occur in bones of the fingers, forearm and lower leg. Signs and symptoms of a growth plate fracture may include:  Pain and tenderness, particularly in response to pressure on the growth plate Inability to move the affected area or to put weight or pressure on the limb Warmth and swelling at the end of a bone, near a joint  When to see a doctor If you suspect a fracture, take your child to be examined by a doctor. Also have your child evaluated if you notice a visible deformity in your child's arms or legs, or if your child is having trouble playing sports because of persistent pain.
growth plate fractures occur bones fingers  forearm lower leg  signs symptoms growth plate fracture may include:  pain tenderness  response pressure growth plate inability move affected area put weight pressure limb warmth swelling end bone  near joint  see doctor suspect fracture  take child examined doctor  child evaluated notice visible deformity child's arms legs  child trouble playing sports persistent pain
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