Pediatrics News

CHICAGO — Results presented here showed premature infants at high risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip had lower alpha angles and higher beta angles when screened before 44 weeks corrected gestational age.

CHICAGO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed virtual visits may provide similar patient and encounter-specific satisfaction as in-person visits among pediatric patients.

TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed use of a narrow-base baby carrier yielded lower alpha angles and femoral coverage, which may hamper the healthy growth of infant hips compared with the Pavlik harness and M-position baby carriers.

Published results showed an intact PCL may be used to predict ACL graft size for ACL reconstruction in pediatric patients, while tunnel length differs based on the chosen drilling method in an all-epiphyseal technique.

Just a few weeks ago, my identical twin brother, Mike, lost his nearly 5-year battle with cancer. My brother was my hero, and he faced the suffering of a terminal illness with extraordinary grit and positivity.

The popularity of esports continues to grow in reputation, as well as participation. Despite being perceived as a “sedentary” sport, esports are incredibly demanding, not just cognitively, but physically, as well.

The world of competitive gaming, known as esports, has expanded over the years and is anticipated to continue growing, with viewership expected to increase from 435.9 million in 2020 to 577.2 million in 2024, according to market reports.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2022, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD, spoke on the operative approach for young patients with ligament injury, graft choice and rehabilitation for return to sport.

Preoperative blood transfusion, arthrotomy, femur fracture and patients aged 16 to 18 years are risk factors for venous thromboembolism among pediatric orthopedic surgical patients, results showed.

Published results showed collision athletes aged 18 years and younger who underwent open Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability had high return to play rates, high satisfaction and excellent functional outcomes.