Pediatrics News

Compared with placebo, a preoperative and intraoperative infusion of tranexamic acid was associated with significant reductions in perioperative blood loss and transfusions during pediatric limb-salvage surgery for bone cancer.

Results showed combined medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament reconstruction may yield improved outcomes for skeletally immature patients with first-time dislocations vs. nonoperative treatment.

A protocol of non-contrast MRI without sedation may aid in surgical decision-making regarding infants with brachial plexus birth injury, according to results of a prospective multicenter study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

A study of pediatric skiing-related injuries showed rates of sprains and contusions decreased, while rates of fractures and concussions fluctuated between 2012 and 2022, despite increased adoption of protective gear.

Results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed surgical delays of more than 4 months may increase the risk of meniscal and chondral injuries in adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction for ACL rupture.

A 10-year-old female patient with no pertinent medical or surgical history presented to the orthopedic hand surgeon 2.5 weeks after hitting the dorsal aspect of her left thumb on her desk while playing at school.

In this video from the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium Business & Leadership Symposium, Amanda T. Whitaker, MD, discusses best practices implemented at her institutions to decrease opioid exposure among pediatric patients.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was named the top hospital for pediatric orthopedics in the 2024 to 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Results showed more posterior column osteotomies performed at the time of conversion from growing rods spinal fusion may lead to more curve correction without increasing complications in patients with early onset scoliosis.