Pediatrics News

SAN FRANCISCO — Surgery may be the best treatment for moderate to severe contractures in pediatric patients who are idiopathic toe-walkers, according to results presented here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation yielded a low rate of complications and a high rate of return to sports in patients with unstable capitellar osteochondritis dissecans.

An 11-year-old left hand-dominant boy with no medical or surgical history presented to the pediatric orthopedic surgery clinic approximately 5 months after falling off a trampoline and falling directly onto his right shoulder.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed children with high anxiety scores prior to surgery may have less pain and take fewer analgesics postoperatively.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

Nighttime bracing with self-mediated physical activity may be an effective alternative to full-time bracing in patients with moderate-grade adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to published results.

An 11-year-old left hand-dominant boy with no medical or surgical history presented to the pediatric orthopedic surgery clinic approximately 5 months after falling off a trampoline and falling directly onto his right shoulder.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed several paths to success for private practice and employed orthopedic physicians.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Allison Terry, PA-C, discussed how advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, can help maximize orthopedic patient care.