Orthopedics

• Study Looks at the Risk of Anesthesia to Young Children

• September 29, 2012
• New study looks at the effect of anesthesia exposure on young children....More »

• In the Journals

• CRP may help guide bone and joint infection treatment

• September 24, 2012
• C-reactive protein may assist clinicians in deciding when it is appropriate to switch from intravenous to oral therapy for children with bone and joint...More »

• LIVE BLOG: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel

• September 21, 2012
• Orthopedics Today live blogged the FDA’s Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee meeting on the...More »

• In the Journals Perspective

• Arthroscopy shows good results for FAI treatment in pediatric, adolescent patients

• September 14, 2012
• Pediatric and adolescent patients treated for femoroacetabular impingement with hip arthroscopy showed good results at 5-year follow-up, according to...More »

• Perspective

• Acetaminophen provides pain relief similar to narcotics after humerus fracture fixation

• Orthopedics Today, September 2012
• SAN FRANCISCO — Acetaminophen is as effective as narcotic analgesics for control of postoperative pain among pediatric patients who undergo closed...More »

• Tips & Techniques

• Temporizing Management of Pediatric Femur Fractures Using J-splints

• Orthopedics, September 2012, Volume 35 Issue 9
• This article describes a novel splinting technique for the temporizing management of pediatric femur fractures. The J-splint is a reliable, simple, and...More »

• Feature Article

• Open Release and a Hinged External Fixator for the Treatment of Elbow Stiffness in Young Patients

• Orthopedics, September 2012, Volume 35 Issue 9
• Elbow stiffness is a well-recognized complication following elbow trauma, but little information is available regarding the surgical treatment of elbow...More »

• Case Report

• Bilateral Extensor Digitorum Brevis Manus

• Orthopedics, September 2012, Volume 35 Issue 9
• Dorsal wrist pain and swelling is commonly attributed to a dorsal wrist ganglion. However, based on the authors’ experience, a cautious surgeon should...More »

• Case Report

• Adductor Insertion Avulsion Syndrome Mimicking Neoplastic Processes in a 14-year-old Long-distance Runner

• Orthopedics, September 2012, Volume 35 Issue 9
• Adductor insertion avulsion syndrome, also known as thigh splints, is an uncommon condition that can mimic primary bone tumors or osteomyelitis.
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• In the Journals

• PCL repair surgery did not lead to growth problems in pediatric, adolescent patients

• Orthopaedics Today Europe [Archives], Issue 5
• Following failed conservative treatment, PCL repair or reconstruction is a safe and viable treatment option for pediatric and adolescent patients with...More »

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