Journal of pediatric orthopedics
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The classic pediatric pelvic fracture (PPF) classification was developed by Torode and Zeig in 1985 and is based exclusively on plain radiographs. The purpose of this study was to propose a modification to a previously accepted PPF classification scheme and discuss the significance of this modification with respect to treatment and management of PPF over an 8-year period at a large pediatric hospital. ⋯ Level III-retrospective case control study.
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Several methods have been reported for fixation of displaced phalangeal neck fractures in children. The purpose of this study is to present a technique for the closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of displaced phalangeal neck fractures and the clinical results of 4 patients treated by this method. ⋯ Level IV. Therapeutic study, case series.
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Acute patellar dislocation is a common traumatic condition of the knee seen in the active adolescent. The patterns of injury to the ligamentous and chondral surfaces following dislocation have not been well defined in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to characterize the patterns of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), vastus medialis obliqus (VMO), and osteochondral injury on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) following first-time acute lateral patellar dislocation in pediatric patients. ⋯ Level III.
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Taylor spatial frame (TSF) is a modern multiplanar external fixator that combines ease of application and computer accuracy; it provides the capability of 1 to 6 axes of deformity correction sequentially or simultaneously by adjusting 6 connecting struts between 2 circular rings. Previous reports have documented the effectiveness of the TSF in acute fracture care, nonunion treatment, and in bone lengthening and deformity correction in the lower extremity. To the authors' knowledge, no previous case series in the English literature have documented the use of the TSF in treating upper extremity conditions. Our experience with the use of this external fixator in the treatment of upper extremity length abnormality, angulation, and bone transport is summarized. ⋯ Level IV.
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Earlier studies have indicated that across medical specialties, the overall publication rate of submitted manuscripts ranges from 36% to 66%. However, there have not been any recent studies conducted concerning the publication rates specifically for the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Consequently, the purpose of our study was to determine the overall publication rates of abstracts presented during the POSNA annual meetings, and whether there were differences in publication rates and time to publication according to type of presentation (podium vs. poster), journal, and orthopaedic subspecialty. ⋯ Our study indicated that there was a significant decrease in mean publication time between 2002 and 2006, which may support the notion that the process of accepting papers for publication has become more efficient with time. Furthermore, we found that there was a quantifiable difference in the overall publication rates for podium and poster presentations. The data suggest that the quality of poster and podium presentations are not equivalent. In addition, our study indicated that publication rates among pediatric orthopaedic subspecialties (trauma, spine, hip, basic science, lower extremity, and upper extremity) did not differ. This indicates that publication representation across all areas of pediatric orthopaedic practice is generally uniform.