Premature Physeal Closure Following Pediatric Ankle Physis Fractures: A Retrospective Epidemiological Cohort Study from a Single Swiss Center. | Synapse
April 10, 2026Open Access
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
III, retrospective cohort study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.