Premature Physeal Closure Following Pediatric Ankle Physis Fractures: A Retrospective Epidemiological Cohort Study from a Single Swiss Center.

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate the outcomes of pediatric ankle physis fractures and their correlation with premature physeal closure.
• Conducted a retrospective cohort study
• Focused on pediatric patients with ankle physis fractures
• Analyzed outcomes related to physeal closure
• Observed instances of premature physeal closure following ankle fractures
• Identified trends in fracture types associated with closure
• Highlighted potential long-term implications for growth and development

Abstract