Pediatrics News

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.

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

Return to sport rates were higher for pediatric athletes who underwent unilateral medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction compared with bilateral MPFL reconstruction, according to published results.

Results showed a decrease in sports participation and physical activity from middle school to high school, with a significant number of students specializing in a single sport or no longer participating as they entered high school.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed varus or valgus alignment may be a nonmodifiable risk factor for patellofemoral instability in pediatric and adolescent patients.

There is much written about the virtue of compassion, which literally means “to suffer together.” A more practical definition would be sympathetic awareness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed arthroscopic hip labral repair may be durable and efficacious in young, competitive athletes, with low revision rates and satisfactory continuance of sport at 10-year follow-up.