Journal of pediatric orthopedics
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Recently, there have been several reports of using an enhanced discharge pathway following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). No previous studies have prospectively examined patient satisfaction of patients with AIS using an enhanced discharge pathway. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction with an enhanced discharge pathway for PSF and whether patients felt that their length of stay was appropriate. ⋯ Level II.
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Tibial shaft fractures are the most common injuries preceding acute compartment syndrome (ACS), so it is important to understand the incidence of and risk factors for ACS after pediatric tibial shaft fractures. The purposes of this study were to determine the rate at which ACS occurs and if any patient or fracture characteristics are significantly associated with developing ACS. ⋯ Level III-retrospective comparative study.
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To find a new reference for assessment of pediatric forearm radiographs besides the traditional RCL. ⋯ Our proposed radiocapitellar P-line was found to be much more reliable in younger children than traditional RCLs.