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Salter-Harris Fracture

Rykiel H. Levine  1 , Aby Thomas  2 , Trevor A. Nezwek, Muhammad Waseem  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Salter-Harris Fracture

Rykiel H. Levine et al.
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Salter-Harris fractures (physeal fractures) refer to fractures through a growth plate (physis) and are, therefore, specifically applied to bone fractures in children. The classification system used to grade fractures according to the involvement of the physis, metaphysis, and epiphysis is important as it has implications for both prognosis and treatment. This classification also facilitates communication between providers.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Rykiel Levine declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Aby Thomas declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Trevor Nezwek declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Muhammad Waseem declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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