Pediatrics News

LAS VEGAS — Routine use of prophylactic antibiotics for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures treated with closed reduction and percutaneous K-wire pinning may not affect infection rates or fracture healing, according to presented data.

LAS VEGAS — According to results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, head injuries are increasing among high school athletes despite an overall decrease in injury rates since 2006.

Patients treated with casting for early onset scoliosis experienced declines in health-related quality of life that were reversible after transitioning from casting to bracing, according to published results.

The Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute has announced the launch of a youth sports medicine program to provide education and strategies to young athletes, parents and coaches, according to a press release.

Vertebral body tethering may not improve major Cobb angle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to results presented at the International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine.

Cost savings and a smaller environmental footprint may be achieved by hospitals and health care systems that implement key OR quality improvement strategies, according to a review of quality improvement initiatives and interventions.

Arthrex Inc. has announced FDA clearance of its TightRope implant for use in pediatric patients with ACL injuries, according to a company press release.

Randomized controlled trials sit atop the research triangle as the best-quality evidence available in medical research. Using the best method to randomly assign patients in a trial is critical to account for sample size and multiple covariables.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, and Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke about the importance of leadership and service in the profession of orthopedics.

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