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What Is The Main Function Of The Epiphyseal Plates In Bones
Multiple: There are multiple functions of the epiphysis, which is basically the end of the bone. The ends of the bone have the articulate cartilage that forms the joints on the body, they contain the growth plates that allow for growth in a skeletally immature patient. They are the sites of attachment for many ligaments and tendons as well. Good question. ...Read more
Bone is a living growing tissue made mostly of collagen (protein that provides soft framework) & the mineral calcium phosphate that adds strength & hardens the framework. Two types of bone are found in the body; cortical (dense compact outer layer) & trabecular (makes up inner layer, ...Read more
Depends on which bon: Epiphyses close at different ages depending on a particular bone and which end of the bone you are referring to; e.g. Distal end of femur closes at a different time than distal end of radius. ...Read more
Growth arrest: Growth stops. If one side of the bone stops growing then can lead to angular deformity as the other side continues to grow. If the entire growth plate closes symmetrically then growth will simply stop at that location. ...Read more
Injury typically: The growth plate of bones can close (fuse) too early. One reason can be injury to the growth plate, such as a fracture that crosses or involves it. There certainly are times that it can close early without any known cause as well. Additionally, surgery that involves the plate can cause it problems as well. ...Read more
If my epiphyseal lines of the metacarpals and phalanges are already closed does the bone plates may other parts of my body will allow for furthergrow?
The distal femur is usually the last to close
at 17 you could be at the end of growth but it certainly can continue for longer esp in a male. ...Read more
X-ray: An x-ray would show it, but you should not have it without a doctor's advice and prescription. ...Read more
What does it mean when it's said that you're bones have fused or epiphyseals have closed? Does that mean you can't grow taller anymore?
Done with growth: There are areas at the end of your bones when you are a kid and early teenager called the epiphysis. This is the area of the bone where growth takes place. During puberty, these areas begin to get smaller - we call that closing or fusing. Once that happens completely, there is no longer any area where further growth can occur and you have reached your final height. ...Read more
Nasal surgery: For instance if you nose is something that bothers you the noes can be adjusted to make it more narrow. ...Read more
Nasal bone removal: Bone removed from the inside of your nose to straighten the septum or open the nasal airway by operating on the turbinates is considered functional surgery. Removing a bony hump or straightening the outside of the nose by removing nasal bone is considered plastic surgery. ...Read more
Yes: A prominent jaw or chin can be treated with plastic surgery. Depending on the condition, there are a few different surgical techniques all of which involve cutting the jaw bone and resetting it back a variable distance. ...Read more
Heard the epiphyseal plate of the long bones of short children closes too early. What might be the cause?
Not early - genes: We have a large number of growth plates throughout our body and the do follow a somewhat predictable schedule on their closure age. However, some children's will close a bit earlier than others and this is largely affected by genes and gender. ...Read more
If a 15yo boy breaks a bone and doctor becomes very concerned the fracture is in the area of epiphyseal plate what are options?
Same as Other Fractu: As with all fractures, it depends upon the problem. Even with involvement of the growth plate, immobilzation for some, surgical repair for others. The orthopedist knows what is best for the specific situation. ...Read more
I recently asked if excessive bone deposition in the bridge of nose could be reversed. The reply was plastic surgery, are there natural methods?
If a young boy breaks a bone, why did the doctor become very concerned if the fracture is in the area of epiphyseal disk?
Growth deformity: The epiphysis is the area of the bone distal to the physis or growth plate. A fracture in this area can lead to a growth arrest or a growth deformity. The chance of this is less if the fracture is properly reduced or set, but growth disturbance can still occur. ...Read more
I had a plastic soft tissue regeneration surgery recently below the knee. Is it safe to masturbate now? I have a bone grafting surgery within 2 month
Removal of adhesions caused by multiple lower back surgeries (not bone related). I would like to have a lumbar curve. No plastic surgery. Ultrasound?
Will not work: Ultrasound will not work to restore your curve lost after spinal surgery. The only way to restore pathologic curves after surgery is spinal fusion. ...Read more
See below: Vit a is important in bone growth, but too much vit a can actually cause bone loss (by increasing the osteoclasts which help with remodeling and breakdown). Retinol is the form, which if overconsumed, can lead to bone loss. This is found in anti-acne meds, psoriasis meds and others. Generally, stay below 10, 000 iu of retinol. Beta-carotene, another form of vit a, is considered safe for the bone. ...Read more
Bone Cells: Bone cells are responsible for the make-up of the skeleton of vertebrates. There are different types of bone tissue in a bone that are made up of different bone cells: there is the compact tissue which is the hard outer part of the bone, the cancellous tissue which is all the spongy tissue inside of the compact tissue, and the subchondral tissue which is the smooth tissue at the end of each bone. ...Read more
Support and cells: Bones provide structural support for your body, protector for some of your vital organs, and produce cells that are required for your body to function. In addition, more research suggests that bones may also have a role interacting with hormones as part of your endocrine system. ...Read more
Hard to say...: Most of the times we don't know what exactly causes lymphoma so there isn't much we can do to prevent it. Most cases probably have a genetic component but the process is probably multifactorial and many other things need to happen in order to produce lymphoma. In a small subset of cases, a distinct cause appears to exist: exposure to toxins, radiation, certain viruses (ex: ebv). ...Read more
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