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Yes, a growth plate in the foot can be broken. Growth plates are the weaker areas in developing bones, and injury or trauma to the foot can cause a fracture through the growth plate. It is important to seek medical attention to ensure proper healing and prevent long-term complications.

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Where is the growth plate located in the arm?

In those who are not fully adult, growth plates are located on the ends of long bones. On the arm, the growth plate is located on the end of the humerus near the elbow.


How do growth plated help you grow?

Growth plates help you grow because when you are younger your foot is smaller, and when you're older you foot gets bigger, and it has to have something that can help it grow. Growth plates are tissue in between your bone and when you have matured your growth plate turns into a bone. I know this because I broke the growth plate in my ankle and my doctor explained it to me. Hope you understand now.


What is a growth plate?

The growth plate is the part of your foot right before your toes. (i would know I broke it :() There are also growth plates in your ankle, leg, elbow, and all your other bones. Just so you know. I broke the one in my ankle :(


What do you call a broken plate?

A broken plate is often referred to as "shattered" or "smashed."


How do you know if your growth plate is broken?

Usually if you go to get x-rays your doctor will tell you whether or not its broken. Some things you should know if it is broken are (i know this because I am in a aircast right know because I have a broken growth plate in my ankle). So first it would be helpful if I knew where you think your growth plate is broken. So here are some things you should know; -if it is broken and it is your ankle or heel, you will most likely be put into a aircast -go to the doctor asap because I waited two weeks and it got worse -you should go to a orthopedic doctor before or after so he can tell you whats wrong etc. -and stay off it as much as possible (I thought I sprained my ankle so I was on crutches for a week, and they helped)


What broken bone in the leg can stunt its growth?

A fracture involving the growth plate in the leg bone (tibia or fibula) can potentially stunt its growth. Growth plates are specialized cartilage areas at the ends of bones that are responsible for longitudinal growth. If a fracture disrupts the growth plate, it can lead to unequal leg lengths or other growth abnormalities.


When does the growth plate stop growing in the foot?

Your feet never stop growing, they carry on even after your dead. So does your hair, nose and ears.


How much money will the insurance for and broken foot?

how much money does insurance pay for an broken foot


Does it hurt bad when you break a growth plate?

it hurts quite bad. I fractured my growth plate in my shoulder.I took a couple x rays and it had a tiny crack in the growth plate.


What is the scientific name for growth plate?

Epiphyseal plate


The growth plate is also known as the what?

The epiphyseal plate.


Who has injured themselves in gymnastics?

Yes I have: broken thumb, dislocated shoulder, L-5 vertebrae stress fracture, fractured growth plate in heel, dislocated elbow, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, broken nose