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Radiographic classification of longitudinal epiphyseal bracket. Stage I is an ossified diaphysis with a radiolucent cartilaginous epiphysis. Stage II includes the appearance of secondary ossification centers at the epiphysis proximal and distal. In stage III there is ossification of the bracket epiphysis along the diaphysis. Stage IV, the final stage is closure of the bracket epiphysis
