[Growth arrest after a physeal femur fracture in a child].

Physeal fractures are very frequent in pediatric trauma. This is explained by the fact that the epiphyseal growth plate is the weak point in long bones. These fractures may cause a growth arrest which can lead to very serious complications. The aim of this article, based on a case report, is to point out that pediatric traumatology requires a rigorous management and a systematic follow-up. Furthermore, it will remind the clinicians to be particularly cautious according to the location and the characteristics of the fracture.