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Video Summary
The video discusses the order of appearance and fusion of elbow growth plates in children. A mnemonic helps remember this sequence: growth plates appear every two years, starting with the capitellum and ending with the medial epicondyle. It's important to note they fuse in a different order. In boys, the medial epicondyle typically closes around ages 15 to 16, highlighting that growth continues into high school. When uncertain, comparing both elbows via X-ray is recommended for clarity.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, CASE 08
Topic
Elbow and Forearm
Keywords
2nd Edition, CASE 08
2nd Edition
Elbow and Forearm
elbow growth plates
mnemonic
children
X-ray comparison
medial epicondyle
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