Journal of pediatric orthopedics
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The treatment of radial neck fractures with complete displacement or severe displacement and an angle of >30 degrees is controversial. The currently used methods, including the Metaizeau technique, are associated with drawbacks such as imperfect reduction, epiphyseal damage, and delayed functional recovery. To overcome these drawbacks, we used absorbable rod fixation followed by early functional training for the treatment of displaced radial neck fractures in children. ⋯ Therapeutic II.
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The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a well-accepted reorientation pelvic osteotomy used to treat symptomatic acetabular dysplasia secondary to developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, there are limited data regarding PAO in patients with symptomatic hip dysplasia secondary to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. ⋯ Level III-therapeutic study.
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Multicenter Study
Rib-based Distraction Surgery Maintains Total Spine Growth.
For children undergoing treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) using spine-based distraction, recently published research would suggest that total spine length (T1-S1) achieved after the initial lengthening procedure decreases with each subsequent lengthening. Our purpose was to evaluate the effect of rib-based distraction on spine growth in children with EOS. ⋯ Level IV-Therapeutic study, case series.
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Carpal coalitions (CCs) result from the failure of segmentation of the carpal anlage in early development. In the adult population, CC is usually described as an asymptomatic radiographic finding. Data on CC in the pediatric population are limited. This study examines the prevalence of CC in the pediatric population and characterizes the presentation and associated musculoskeletal conditions. ⋯ Level IV-prognostic case series.
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Comparative Study
Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning Versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Type II Lateral Condyle Humerus Fractures in Children Displaced >2 mm.
The optimal treatment for pediatric lateral condyle fractures displaced >2 mm, but with little joint displacement is unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess clinical and radiographic outcomes and complication rates of patients undergoing open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation (CRPP) of lateral condyle fractures with >2 mm of displacement and no obvious articular surface incongruity. ⋯ Level III-therapeutic study.