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pediatric fractures

Do kids need X-rays so soon after arm fracture surgery?

May 9, 2026

Doctors often take X-rays four weeks after fixing broken forearms in children using a metal rod inside the bone. This practice started because it feels like the safe thing to do, not because anyone proved it helps kids heal faster or better. A new look back at old patient records asked whether those

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Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Kids' Ankle Fractures

November 13, 2025

Kids' ankle fractures can lead to growth plate issues. This study looked at how often these problems happen after certain types of fractures and what might make them more likely. They also checked how often more surgeries were needed because of these growth plate issues. Growth plates are crucial f