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Results showed more posterior column osteotomies performed at the time of conversion from growing rods spinal fusion may lead to more curve correction without increasing complications in patients with early onset scoliosis.

Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn't pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.

Most children develop arches in their feet by early adolescence. About 20 percent, however, have pes planovalgus (PPV), also known as flexible flatfoot. Most children with PPV can participate in sports and other activities without issue, but others have ongoing pain in their feet that limit function...

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children's well-being. Staying active could be key to safeguarding and enhancing young people's mental health.

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, in partnership with the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS), has developed new recommendations for the diagnosis and management of Still's disease, comprising the two diseases formerly known as systemic juvenile idiopathic ar...

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton (UHS).

Cheerleading has moved from supporting teams on the sidelines to become a challenging sport all its own. Children, teens and young adults participate in a wide range of cheer squads and styles that build strength, skill, teamwork and community.

Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt.

Calcaneal body fractures are often associated with varying degrees of shortening deformities. Restoring calcaneal length is crucial for the functional prognosis of the foot. Through finite element analysis, this study compared the biomechanical effects of multiple fixation schemes for calcaneal frac...

Foot and ankle disorders are a very common diseases, represent a risk factor for falls in older people, and are associated with difficulty performing activities of daily living. With an increasing demand for cost-effective and high-quality clinical services, wearable technology can be strategic in e...