Pediatric Orthopaedics


Cartilage Regrowth Tied to ‘Lizard’s Tail’ Trait
Discovery of mechanism for regrowth earns national attention.
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Evidence for Earlier Timing in Scoliosis Intervention
New study compares outcomes from adolescent and adult surgeries.

Spine Score Predictive of Intra-abdominal Injuries
New study enables clinicians to connect severity of pediatric thoracolumbar spine injury with internal damage using TLICS scores.

Novel Target for Rhabdomyosarcoma Found
Study provides mechanistic insight into the function of a critical oncogene in an aggressive pediatric tumor.

Data Backs ‘Non-accidental’ Referral for Fractures in Infants
New data suggests which suspicious elbow-fracture cases should be investigated.

Advanced Techniques Give Children with Scoliosis More Room to Grow
Mastery of newer procedures helps surgeons minimize fusion in complex early-onset scoliosis.

Pediatric Bone and Joint Repairs Take a Growth-Sensitive Approach
Practice evolves in treatment of sports injuries, now rising again as the pandemic wanes.

Discordant Findings Emerge Across Sarcoma Registry Studies
Investigators advise caution when interpreting studies from large sarcoma databases.

On-site Outpatient Pharmacy Offers Prescription for Easier Discharge
Pilot program for expanding pharmacy hours increases prescription accuracy and patient compliance.

Study Examines Outcomes for Pediatric Non-Complex Elbow Fracture
Pediatric and adult surgeons repair supracondylar humerus fracture with similar results.