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Author: Dr. med. habild. Gesche Tallen, erstellt am: 2013/04/12, Editor: Maria Yiallouros, English Translation: Dr. med. habil. Gesche Tallen, Last modification: 2017/08/28

Fractures or surgery, as well as other mechanical injuries and radiotherapy in the area of the growth plate are associated with the risk of premature closure of the growth plate, which may affect bone growth.

Based on this background, the localisation of a bone tumour in a child or adolescent is considered an important factor in treatment planning in order to minimise the risk of stunted growth.