How Do You Treat Growth Plate Injuries?
When children are diagnosed with growth plate injuries, treatment may begin immediately. The doctor may have to manipulate two or more sections of broken bone before she can treat the area further. An adult’s first step in caring for a child who has suffered a growth plate injury is to go to the emergency room. Administer any children’s strength pain relievers recommended at the hospital. Sticking to a strict dosing schedule will give continuous pain relief to your child. Give any antibiotics as prescribed. These are usually used to treat or combat infection when cuts or other wounds accompany growth plate injuries. Allow the doctor to set, or reduce, the bone fracture. This means manually positioning the broken parts flush with each other. Get a cast or splint for your child to wear. Your doctor will tell you how long it will need to be in place, based on the child’s age, the severity of the break and other factors. Elevate and ice the injured area while the child is resting. Use ice
