Elbow growth plate injuries are the most common elbow injury in children because the cartilage and bone in a growing child are weaker than the surrounding ligaments. There are several reasons why growth plate injuries in the elbow can occur. These reasons include: Strain from repetitive motion (throwing a baseball). -A fall on an elbow or outstretched hand. -Hyperextension of the elbow joint. #orthopaedics #drezekieloburu #bones #health #Elbowgrowthplateinjuries | Dr Ezekiel Oburu - Consultant O