Pediatrics News

Results presented at the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Annual Scientific Meeting showed Van Nes rotationplasty for treatment of proximal femoral focal deficiency provided no functional improvement or patient-reported benefits compared with other prosthetic treatment options.

Although anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis alone was effective for knee flexion contractures of 25° or less in growing children with arthrogryposis and was relatively reliable with the addition of a posterior release for patients with contractures of 40° or less, researchers found half of knees with contractures of greater than 40° were adequately corrected.

PHILADELPHIA — At the International Consensus Meeting on Musculoskeletal Infection, Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, spoke about the topics the delegates are debating, here. Among the debatable topics was the distinction between acute and chronic musculoskeletal infection.

SAN DIEGO — Younger athletes who had all-epiphyseal hamstring primary ACL reconstruction showed better outcomes compared to older adolescents who had reconstruction with a hamstring autograft, according to a study results presented here at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

Healio.com/Orthopedics features articles in which orthopedic surgeons discuss prevention of orthopedic injuries commonly seen during summer activities such as swimming, diving, use of fireworks, home improvement and lawn mower accidents.

Fireworks are a ubiquitous presence among Fourth of July celebrations; however, these bright and colorful displays pose a danger to children who may want to handle these dangerous products.

Boston Children’s Hospital has been named the nation’s top pediatric hospital for the fifth consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Improving the health of the United States involves reducing the risk for injuries and preventing future injuries from occurring. In an interview with Healio.com/Orthopedics, Alan S. Hilibrand, MD, former communications cabinet chair and current treasurer elect for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, spoke about ways to prevent orthopedic injuries that commonly occur during the summer season.

Among U.S. high school students, 15.1% reported at least one concussion in the prior year, with a higher prevalence among students who played on a sports team, according to survey results released today by the CDC.

Children who sustain unintentional injuries that require hospitalization are more likely to be given a mental health diagnosis or prescription for psychotropic medication after treatment, according to research published in The Journal of Pediatrics.