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March 13, 2025
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Posterior dynamic distraction had better short-term outcomes vs. vertebral body tethering

Posterior dynamic distraction had better short-term outcomes vs. vertebral body tethering

SAN DIEGO — Results showed posterior dynamic distraction device better index correction, less blood loss and shorter length of stay compared with vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

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March 12, 2025
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Re-reduction of pediatric both bone forearm fractures may not improve outcomes

Re-reduction of pediatric both bone forearm fractures may not improve outcomes

SAN DIEGO — Results presented here showed repeat closed reduction for both bone forearm fractures in patients older than 8 years resulted in a higher rate of pronosupination deficit and decreased functional outcomes.

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January 09, 2025
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Delayed ACL reconstruction may risk meniscal, chondral pathology in adolescent patients

Delayed ACL reconstruction may risk meniscal, chondral pathology in adolescent patients

Results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed surgical delays of more than 4 months may increase the risk of meniscal and chondral injuries in adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction for ACL rupture.

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October 25, 2024
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VIDEO: Equipment and drug access, workforce issues are concerns in pediatric nephrology

VIDEO: Equipment and drug access, workforce issues are concerns in pediatric nephrology

SAN DIEGO — In this video exclusive from ASN Kidney Week, Darcy K. Weidemann, MD, MHS, FAAP, a pediatric nephrologist at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri, discusses her top concerns in the specialty: access and workforce.

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October 08, 2024
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ranked best for pediatric orthopedics for 2024 to 2025

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ranked best for pediatric orthopedics for 2024 to 2025

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was named the top hospital for pediatric orthopedics in the 2024 to 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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September 30, 2024
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More osteotomies during fusion may lead to more curve correction in early onset scoliosis

More osteotomies during fusion may lead to more curve correction in early onset scoliosis

Results showed more posterior column osteotomies performed at the time of conversion from growing rods spinal fusion may lead to more curve correction without increasing complications in patients with early onset scoliosis.

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September 13, 2024
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Sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty may address instability in skeletally immature patients

Sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty may address instability in skeletally immature patients

According to published results, thick-shell sulcus-deepening trochleoplasty may yield clinical improvements and high satisfaction for skeletally immature patients with patellar instability and open distal femoral physes.

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August 01, 2024
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VIDEO: Single-stage treatment may improve ambulation for patients with arthrogryposis

VIDEO: Single-stage treatment may improve ambulation for patients with arthrogryposis

Results showed a single-stage treatment involving femoral shortening, peroneal nerve decompression and posterior knee release may improve knee mechanics and ambulatory ability for pediatric patients with arthrogrypotic knee deformities.

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July 10, 2024
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Tofacitinib effective for juvenile idiopathic arthritis through 4 years

Tofacitinib effective for juvenile idiopathic arthritis through 4 years

Tofacitinib’s benefits in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis extend through at least 48 months, with no new safety findings, according to data published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

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June 14, 2024
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Skeletal immaturity may protect against arthrofibrosis after ACL reconstruction

Skeletal immaturity may protect against arthrofibrosis after ACL reconstruction

Results showed 3.9% of pediatric and adolescent patients who underwent ACL reconstruction developed arthrofibrosis; however, skeletally immature patients had significantly lower rates of arthrofibrosis vs. skeletally mature patients.

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