Can epiphyseal line close in advance?

summary

The cartilage between epiphysis and metaphysis is shown as a wide transparent band on the X-ray film of children. It gradually becomes shorter with the growth of age. When the cartilage between epiphysis and metaphysis is completely ossified, a tight seam is formed. At this time, the epiphysis line is completely closed and the bone stops growing.

Can epiphyseal line close in advance?

Premature epiphyseal closure refers to the epiphyseal plate cartilage of immature bones in children. Due to various congenital and acquired reasons, the epiphyseal plate cartilage is closed earlier than the age, which affects the normal development of bone and joint in different degrees and leads to bone and joint deformity. The diagnosis can be made by X-ray and CT examination.

The earlier the cause of epiphyseal premature closure occurs, the more severe the deformity will be and the worse it will be. It brings heavy economic burden to the country, society and family, and also brings certain ideological and mental pressure to the children,. Scholars believe that some causes of premature epiphyseal closure can be completely avoided. Although some causes can lead to disability, active prevention and treatment can reduce the incidence of disability and reduce deformity.

The so-called epiphyseal line is a layer of cartilage, which is different from the kind of cartilage that does not ossify for life. It is the cartilage used for growth, that is, one day when it is there, it will continue to ossify, so that our long bones continue to grow, that is, the growth of arms and legs. If the cartilage is not completely ossified at a certain age, that is, the epiphyseal line is not closed, it is a disease. For example, in patients with giant's disease, it should not be closed and grow all the time. If puberty develops prematurely, that is, the early development of the reproductive system, the epiphyseal line will close prematurely and stop growing.

matters needing attention

1. To prevent and reduce genetic diseases, to do a good job of health knowledge publicity, to eliminate close relatives marriage, so as to reduce the congenital factors leading to premature epiphyseal closure. 2. In order to avoid the occurrence of iatrogenic excess of vitamin A or D, it is necessary to put an end to irresponsible and indiscriminate use of drugs and use the correct dosage. 3. Educate children to strengthen self-protection and avoid all kinds of trauma. After the bone and joint fall, we should immediately go to the experienced orthopedic department (orthopedic surgery) to repair treatment, so as to avoid delay in diagnosis and treatment, resulting in severe epiphyseal premature closure deformity. 4. Some endemic diseases, accidents, traffic accidents, burns, frostbite and so on, which lead to premature epiphyseal closure, should be actively prevented and treated to minimize the deformity.