These occur generally at the junction of the posterior and middle thirds. Radial tears occur in a similar location. They extend from the inner free margin toward the periphery (Figure 10).

Connective tissue growth factor, however, is constitutively overexpressed by fibroblasts present in skin fibrotic lesions, including scleroderma. The overexpression of connective tissue growth ...

At 11.7 years old he was admitted to hospital for endocrine reassessment. Skeletal survey showed multiple metaphyseal growth arrest lines at the ends of each radius. Growth hormone treatment was ...