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The Core Philosophy: Physiology Drives Care

The central theme across all sources is that children are not just "small adults." Their anatomy dictates specific risks and interventions:

• The Growth Plate (Physis): This is the weakest point of long bones. Injury here can stunt growth, making Salter-Harris fracture classifications critical knowledge.

• Healing Speed: A child’s thick periosteum and rich blood supply mean bones heal much faster than in adults, necessitating rapid alignment (often non-surgical) to prevent malunion.

• Myelinization: The nervous system is incomplete at birth. Voluntary control proce ...