Specialized management of growth-plate injuries and hand fractures in children — minimizing long-term growth disturbance.
Children's bones have growth plates that require specialized evaluation. Fractures involving the growth plate can affect future bone development if not properly managed.
Many pediatric fractures can be treated with casting. When surgery is needed, Dr. Letzelter uses techniques that respect the growth plate. He sees patients at Children's National, Fairfax, and Friendship Heights DC.
Dr. Letzelter sees patients in Fairfax VA, Friendship Heights DC, and Children's National Hospital.
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