A school age child has sustained a fractured femur. When assessing the location of the break, the area that could cause the most concern would be the:

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The epiphyseal plate is the area of growing bone in children and adolescents, where bone lengthens as the cartilage is replaced by bone tissue. Injuries to this area can disrupt growth and development, leading to deformities and other complications. Therefore, a fracture of the femur involving the epiphyseal plate could cause the most concern.

A School Age Child Has Sustained a Fractured Femur