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.

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Device Monitors Activities in Kids with Broken Bones

Activity trackers will help researchers monitor children’s adherence to activity restrictions and incidences of displacement.

Close-up portrait of beautiful smiling disabled child in the arms of mother.

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.

Child having spine checked for scoliosis

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.