Discuss the possible outcome of an epiphyseal fracture in a 14 year old patient compared to a 40 year old one

It could close growth plate in a 14 year old leading to shorter limbs or crooked limbs

Explanation:

Compared to a 40 year old patient, an epiphyseal fracture on a person of 14 years can be a cause for great concern.

The epiphyses are found at the ending of long bones. New bones are produced from here.

A person of 14 years is an adolescent and still at the puberty stage compared to a 40 year old. Such a person is not yet mature. An injury such as a fracture can cause the growth plate to close thereby disrupting the growth of the bone. A fracture through growth plate can cause shorter limbs.

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