MRI findings of growth plate fractures of the knee: are there age- and fracture-dependent differences?

ConclusionIntraarticular physeal fractures were more common with older children, associate with chondromalacia, and underdo surgical intervention when compared to extraarticular fractures of the knee. While MRI findings of physeal instability were common, no significant differences were found between fractures based on anatomic location or fracture pattern.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research