Growth plates are the bands of soft cartilage in a child’s bones where new bone forms as the child grows. Growth plates are often weaker than surrounding bone and tissues and are a common area of injury in active children and teens. Doctors at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone can identify growth plate injuries and begin treatment immediately to prevent complications that can affect a child’s development and growth.
VIDEO: Our experts care for children with everyday injuries and those who need long-term treatment for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Our pediatricians, orthopedic specialists, and orthopedic surgeons also collaborate with our child life specialists—therapists whose top priority is making your child as comfortable as possible during diagnosis and treatment.
