Pattern of closure of the proximal femoral and tibial epiphyses in man

Review of 25 proximal femora and 10 proximal tibiae of adolescent skeletons at the time of plate union reveals a distinct pattern of closure. The proximal femur initiates union superiorly with closure proceeding inferiorly. Closure of the tibia occurs along the anteromedial border and spreads poster...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inJournal of pediatric orthopaedics Vol. 3; no. 4; p. 498
Main Authors Dvonch, V M, Bunch, W H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1983
Subjects
Adolescent
Bone Development
Femur - anatomy & histology
Femur - blood supply
Femur - growth & development
Growth Plate - anatomy & histology
Growth Plate - blood supply
Growth Plate - growth & development
Humans
Tibia - anatomy & histology
Tibia - blood supply
Tibia - growth & development
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Review of 25 proximal femora and 10 proximal tibiae of adolescent skeletons at the time of plate union reveals a distinct pattern of closure. The proximal femur initiates union superiorly with closure proceeding inferiorly. Closure of the tibia occurs along the anteromedial border and spreads posteriorly. No exceptions to these patterns were encountered. A knowledge of the pattern of plate union is useful when assessing fracture geometry in the injured adolescent and in trying to understand disorders of plate closure.
ISSN:0271-6798
DOI:10.1097/01241398-198309000-00015