Pediatric Orthopaedics
Novel Formula Brings Balance to Scoliosis Surgery
Surgeon develops novel method for optimizing shoulder balance in adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
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Unraveling Nuances in SAMD9-related Pediatric Myelodysplasia
Researchers study the impact of SAMD9 overexpression and mechanisms leading to bone marrow failure.
Steps to Timely Assessment of Musculoskeletal Infections
Four-point strategy reduces risk of multiorgan involvement.
Device Monitors Activities in Kids with Broken Bones
Activity trackers will help researchers monitor children’s adherence to activity restrictions and incidences of displacement.
Comprehensive, Early Intervention for Cerebral Palsy
Clinicians from multiple specialties coalesce to identify and provide interventions for a heterogeneous population of affected children.
Periosteum Finding Resets Conventional View of Spinal Fusion
Study points to true origin of bone healing and how cell transdifferentiation completes the process.
Advanced Orthopaedics Rescues Childhood for Pediatric Patients
A national thought-leader in the field, Gregory Mencio, M.D., reflects on the most impactful trends in pediatric orthopaedics and Vanderbilt’s recent contributions.
Cartilage Regrowth Tied to ‘Lizard’s Tail’ Trait
Discovery of mechanism for regrowth earns national attention.
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.