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Salter Harris Fractures
Salter-Harris fractures (physeal fractures) refer to fractures through a growth plate (physis) and are therefore specifically applied to bone fractures in children.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : NCBI -
How and When Children Should Return to Sports During Covid19
As the United States struggles to figure out if athletic competition is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued interim guidelines for children returning to the sports fieldOn : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Healthline -
Evolving Treatment Options for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Until recently, treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) relied exclusively on supportive therapy, including proper nutrition, ventilatory support, and attention to metabolic bone health.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Medscape -
Growth Plate Injuries in Kids Who Play Sports
njury to the growth plate is a concern for kids and teens who play sports. The growth plate (physis) is the area of developing tissue near the end of the long bones. An injury to the growth plate could result in the stopping bone growth or a bone growing unevenly.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Verywell Fit -
With Sports Called Off Amid COVID19 Doctors Seeing Injuries in Kids Trying to Stay Active
I f y o u r g a n g l y a d o l e s c e n t s u d d e n l y s e e m s c l u m s y , i t s n o t y o u r i m a g i n a t i o n . R a p i d g r o w t h s p u r t s d u r i n g p u b e r t y c a n c a u s e b a l a n c e p r o b l e m s a n d f a s t - g r o ...On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Miami Herald -
Ibuprofen Does Not Delay Fracture Healing in Pediatric Patients Study Finds
Ibuprofen may help manage pain in pediatric fracture cases without delaying healing, according to a study.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Docwire News -
Total Ankle Arthroplasty Is Safer Than Total Hip And Knee Arthroplasty In The Early Postoperative Period
Total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA) are performed more commonly than total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), so patients and the orthopaedic community are more familiar with the likelihood of complications after THA and TKA than after TAA. The present study places early complication rates after TA...On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Journal of the AAOS -
Ankle Fractures In Patients Over Age 55 Years
To identify predictors of functional outcomes following treatment of ankle fracture in patients 55 years or older.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : Orthopedic Trauma Association -
Medial Elbow Exposure An Anatomic Comparison Of Five Approaches
Several surgical approaches to the medial elbow are described, however it remains unclear which exposure provides the optimal view of relevant medial elbow structures. The purpose of this anatomic study was to determine the visible surface area of the coronoid process, distal humerus and radial head...On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : JSES -
30day Readmissions And Reoperations After Total Elbow Arthroplasty A National Database Study
The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of short-term complications after TEA and identify predictors of readmission and reoperation. We hypothesized that TEA performed for acute elbow trauma would have higher rates of 30-day readmission and reoperation than TEA for osteoarthritis.On : 14-Aug-2020- Source : JSES