This study investigates whether height differences in the iliac crests and femoral heads on spinal radiographs can be used as indirect methods for screening limb length discrepancy (LLD) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The study found a strong correlation between limb length discrepancy and femoral head height difference, suggesting these measurements can be used for screening and monitoring LLD in AIS patients.

The study documents and quantifies healthy lower-extremity segment responses to ipsilateral segment shortening in a variety of pediatric etiologies.

This study investigates the accuracy of the Mallet classification scores for shoulder motion in children with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Motion capture was used to compare the actual shoulder motions to the Mallet scores, revealing discrepancies, particularly for external rotation and hand-to-mouth scores.

This study investigates the hypothesis that proximal thoracic curve (PTC) correction does not directly affect postoperative lateral shoulder imbalance (PSI) in Lenke Type 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. The study also aims to identify the risk factors for PSI after corrective surgery.

This study assesses the outcomes of thoracic-only fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with double or triple major curves, focusing on radiographic and clinical outcomes at 2 years postoperatively.

This study compares serum titanium levels in children with early onset scoliosis (EOS) treated with growth-friendly surgical treatments (TGR, MCGR, or VEPTR) to age-matched controls, and investigates whether titanium is excreted via urine.

This study evaluates serum metal ion levels and local metal debris-related changes in children who underwent magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) treatment for early-onset scoliosis, upon transitioning to definitive fusion.

This study investigates the influence of socioeconomic status (SES), race, and insurance type on clinical outcomes following surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. It analyzes preoperative attendance, likelihood of obtaining second opinions, brace prescriptions, postoperative attendance, emergency visits, and complications within the year following surgery.

The study investigates the influence of social determinants of health (SDH), specifically socioeconomic status (SES) and insurance type, on the severity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at the time of presentation and surgery. It aims to analyze the correlation between SDH factors and the progression of scoliosis curves.

This study investigates whether placing pedicle screws that terminate in the costovertebral joint (CVJ) increases the risk of proximal anchor failure in dual growing rod (GR) constructs used for early-onset scoliosis (EOS).

This study investigates the outcomes of magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) in treating early-onset scoliosis (EOS) and evaluates the complications and radiographic improvement from a large cohort of patients treated at a single center.

This study reviews the use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for patients with spinal anomalies at risk for spinal cord injury during nonspine surgeries. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of IONM in preventing potential spinal cord injuries in these patients.

This study evaluates variability in intraoperative radiation exposure during spinal fusions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) patients.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of prophylactic intramedullary rodding in preventing femoral fractures following femoral lengthening procedures in patients with achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.

This study investigates the recovery of gait in children and adolescents after femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nail fixation, using both clinical assessments and three-dimensional gait analysis.

This study evaluates whether the timing of surgical intervention (early vs. delayed) for pediatric femoral shaft fractures impacts outcomes such as time to union and return to baseline function.

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of waterproof (WP) hip spica casts compared to traditional spica (TS) casts for pediatric femur fractures.

This study focuses on the management of femur fractures in patients with Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that leads to dystonia, osteopenia, and a higher risk of atraumatic fractures.

This study examines the relationship between the grade of physeal closure and fracture patterns in adolescent distal radius fractures, focusing on transitional fractures.

This study investigates the incidence of premature growth arrest following distal ulnar physeal fractures and identifies risk factors for this complication.

The study investigates whether the use of surgical adjuvants (e.g., high-speed burr, coagulation, liquid nitrogen, hydrogen peroxide) influences the recurrence of aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) in pediatric patients. The study also assesses recurrence based on age, sex, and physeal contact.

This study evaluates the functional independence of children with arthrogryposis by using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT) and observational assessments of activities of daily living (ADL).

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a DIY cast cover technique, using a double-bag method sealed with tape, to prevent water absorption in casts. The study was conducted with human subjects to assess its real-world efficacy.

This study aimed to describe health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) and explore differences between self-reports and parent proxy reports, as well as associations of pain, age, and gross motor function with HRQOL.

The study reviews 55 cases of chondroblastomas in children and young adults, focusing on tumor location, clinical presentation, recurrence, and treatment methods.

This study investigates the association between clubfoot and neuromuscular dysfunction (NMD) in patients with constriction band syndrome (CBS), as well as the impact of NMD on treatment outcomes.

The study explores the preferences of general pediatric providers regarding inter-physician communication with pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, focusing on communication modes, timing, and content.

This study examines the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric patients on VA ECMO who developed acute compartment syndrome (ACS). The study explores risk factors, fasciotomy outcomes, and complications associated with ACS in these critically ill children.

This study investigates the incidence of skin reactions following Dermabond (a skin adhesive) application in pediatric orthopedic surgeries and explores risk factors for Dermabond sensitivity in children.

This study investigates pediatric fractures associated with bicycle riding over a 20-year period, using the NEISS database to analyze trends, injury patterns, and risk factors such as helmet use and collisions with motor vehicles (MVs).

This study aims to evaluate the refracture rate in pediatric patients following operative treatment of both bone forearm fractures based on the mode of fixation (intramedullary nails vs. plate fixation).

This study created and validated an ankle bone age atlas spanning pediatric and adolescent years. It also developed a predictive model for remaining ankle growth, using serial radiographs to measure distal tibia/fibula growth.

This study evaluated the outcomes of great toe interphalangeal joint fusion in young patients with hallux valgus interphalangeus deformity, focusing on radiographic outcomes, indications for surgery, and clinical complications.

This study aimed to validate two disease-specific patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for pediatric limb deformity (LD) patients, specifically modifying the Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire (EOSQ) and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) survey for limb deformity.

This study investigates the rate of iatrogenic intraoperative fractures in pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) during orthopedic surgery. It finds that iatrogenic fractures occur in 18.3% of patients undergoing surgery, primarily in the femur, and frequently require alterations in postoperative care.

The study evaluates the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing intraoperative blood loss in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a condition that often requires orthopedic surgeries and is associated with increased bleeding.

This study examined the demographics, fracture patterns, mortality rates, and treatment methods of patients with osteopetrosis using data from the national registry.

This study aims to investigate the prescription volume and postoperative utilization rates of opioids among pediatric orthopedic surgery patients at a specific institution. It highlights the trend of overprescribing and underutilization of opioids, providing insights into postoperative opioid use.

This study evaluates the readability, understandability, and actionability of printed educational materials (PEMs) for pediatric orthopaedic trauma patients and assesses the efficacy of these materials in educating both patients and caregivers.

This study investigates one-star patient reviews of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, classifying complaints to identify areas contributing to lower patient satisfaction

This study assessed the outcomes of flatfoot reconstruction surgery in pediatric patients with idiopathic flexible flatfoot, specifically examining improvements in alignment, function, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after lateral column lengthening (LCL) and other related procedures.

This study investigated the use of serial C-reactive protein (CRP) measurements to predict the need for escalation of care in pediatric patients with musculoskeletal infections after initial surgical debridement.

This study compares the agreement among 8 different skeletal maturity systems in modern pediatric patients and examines trends in discrepancies between modern and historic children.

The study evaluates the outcomes of wide resection surgery for pediatric extremity vascular malformations (VM). It compares recurrence rates and postoperative functionality of patients undergoing this treatment.

The study aims to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of various measuring and marking methods used in performing wedge-shaped osteotomies on long bones, specifically in a cohort of orthopedic residents.

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Peds Ortho Podcast, the official podcast of POSNA, in disseminating information compared to traditional article metrics for peer-reviewed literature.

This study evaluates the demographics, scholarly work, and diversity of division chiefs (DCs) in pediatric orthopaedic services across U.S. academic and pediatric hospitals.

The study analyzes trends in industry payments to pediatric orthopaedic surgeons from 2015 to 2021, exploring correlations between payments, surgeon characteristics, and regional variations.

This study evaluates the necessity of closed reduction (CR) compared to immobilization without reduction (INR) for displaced proximal humerus fractures (PHFx) in adolescents treated nonoperatively.

This study evaluated the effect of shorter (<28 days) versus longer (>28 days) immobilization periods on clinical and radiologic outcomes in children treated surgically for displaced supracondylar humerus fractures.