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A study of pediatric trauma activations showed electric bike injuries are on the rise among U.S. youth, with rates among bicycle-related injuries increasing from 1.75% in 2017 to 39% in 2023.

Post-traumatic malunion of paediatric forearm fractures may lead to impairment of pronation and supination. Treatment decisions are traditionally based on radiographic alignment, although functional limitations do not always correlate with deformity on plain radiographs. Understanding the interactio...

Metaphyseal distal radius fractures are very common in children. Even though there is a return toward successful conservative treatment, there are still distal radius fractures that require surgical treatment. K-wire osteosynthesis has become the most common surgical procedure. But no gold standard ...

A new multicenter study led by Zachary Binder, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, provides compelling evidence that an ultrasound-guided nerve block can dramatically improve pain control for children with femur fractures, while reducing their need for opioids by nearly 75%.

Unlike adults—children have a remarkable ability to straighten broken bones, in a process called remodeling. Researchers questioned whether a plaster cast would achieve the same long-term result without exposing children to the risks of an operation.

Globally, rising rates of ankle arthritis have largely driven increases in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and revision TAA (rTAA). INVISION (Wright Medical/Stryker) is a novel modular implant system designed for addressing rTAA-associated challenges; however, clinical outcomes remain limited. Theref...

Ankle injuries are among the most common reasons for urgent care visits. Evidence-based guidelines, particularly the Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR), aim to standardize assessment and reduce unnecessary imaging. Despite strong evidence supporting their diagnostic accuracy, clinicians' adherence remains var...

Loose body removal and debridement remain common indications for elbow arthroscopy. This study identifies trends in elbow arthroscopy versus open procedures for loose body removal and debridement among American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Part II Oral Examination candidates and compares the ...

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a less invasive way to break adhesions and restore motion, though high-level comparative evidence is lacking. This study evaluated whether early MUA plus rehabilitation improves elbow motion, pain, and function compared to rehabilitation alone in patients with ...

Glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that leads to poor shoulder function and pain. If conservative treatment fails, there are a variety of surgical procedures described in the literature. Comprehensive arthroscopic management (CAM), hemiarthroplasty (HA), and TSA provide good res...