Pediatrics News

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A 10-year-old girl with no significant past medical history presented to the ED for evaluation of 6 months of progressively worsening back pain.

Presented results showed low-density spinal fusion constructs achieved comparable curve correction with reduced OR times compared with higher-density constructs for pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.

In this video, Kevin M. Neal, MD, discussed a novel posterior dynamic distraction device that may be effective for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Although children with physical disabilities had lower health-related quality of life measures vs. their peers, results showed such patients had minimal differences in happiness that did not correlate with functional mobility.

In this video, Melissa A. Bent, MD, discussed developments in a study looking at the potential use of augmented reality exercise gaming or “exergaming” technology for children with cerebral palsy.

I have found the hard way that an essential component of attaining a more fulfilling and peaceful life is to prioritize that which is truly important and execute around those priorities first.

Results showed patients who had a vertebral body tether rupture experienced mild general curve progression with a low rate of revision. However, younger patients with larger curves may have an increased chance of undergoing revision.

Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.

The incidence of pediatric knee injuries has been increasing in the last several years due to increased sports participation; in particular, the ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament.