4th Edition of
World Orthopedics Conference
September 24-26, 2026 | London, UK
Apophyseal Fracture
Apophyseal Fractures refer to fractures that occur at the site of an apophysis, which is a bony outgrowth or protuberance where muscles and tendons attach. These fractures often affect adolescents during periods of rapid growth when the apophyses are not fully fused to the main bone. Commonly known as growth plate fractures, they are more prevalent in areas such as the knee (e.g., Osgood-Schlatter disease) and the heel (e.g., Sever's disease).Pain, swelling, and tenderness are typical symptoms. and improve with rest. Imaging studies like X-rays are used to diagnose Apophyseal Fractures and determine the extent of the injury. Treatment involves rest, activity modification, pain management, and sometimes physical therapy. Severe cases may require casting or bracing. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention contribute to optimal recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Stephen S Tower
University of Alaska Anchorage, United States
Marcos Brioschi
American Academy of Thermology, United States
Wagih El Masri
Keele University, United Kingdom
Ali Al Kaissi
National Ilizarov Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Russian Federation
Youssef Masharawi
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Joanne Donoghue
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Mustafa Al Saedi
University of Washington School of Medicine, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Stephen S Tower, University of Alaska Anchorage, United States
Title : Acute traumatic spinal injuries - Outcomes based evidence of the holistic active physiological conservative management of the injury and its neurological effects
Wagih El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom
Title : Why rehabilitation following Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) should include a gait kinematic assessment and gait retraining
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
Title : Clinical characteristics and one-year outcomes of lateral ankle sprains in young active adults referred for rehabilitation
Dib Kheir Eddine, Regional University Military Hospital of Oran, Algeria
Title : Modifiable lifestyle and occupational risk factors associated with dupuytrens disease: A systematic review and meta analysis
Mohammed Jameel, East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, United Kingdom
Title : The tomographic phenotype and the genotype of wormian bones
Ali Al Kaissi, National Ilizarov Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Russian Federation