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From Lisa DuShane
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common orthopedic condition in infants. Approximately 1 in 10 infants are born with hip instability, 1 in 100… -
From Hilton Gottschalk
We have found that routine surgical excision in the office of postaxial polydactyly type B under age 6 months is superior to suture ligation for attaining more cosmetic… -
From Lisa DuShane
Serial Ponseti-style plaster of Paris casts are considered the gold standard treatment for clubfoot in infants. In conjunction with cast application, weekly cast… -
From Lisa DuShane
Genu valgum is a risk factor for patellofemoral maltracking and recurrent instability and may cause mechanical overload of the lateral compartment leading to early… -
From Andrew Gregory
Knee flexion contracture is a common target for surgical treatment in children with cerebral palsy. Anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis (ADFH) with percutaneous… -
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From Kaitlyn Petrando
This illustrated review describes the mechanics of the foot during inversion and eversion and explains in some detail how the calcaneum moves under a stationary talus in… -
From Maryse Bouchard
There is scant literature on the best approach to management of the congenital vertical talus with no new techniques described since the serial casting and minimally… -
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From Bryan Tompkins
Proximal femoral deformity associated with neuromuscular hip dysplasia in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by increased anteversion, coxa valga, and… -
From Bryan Tompkins
Young patients with avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head have limited options for the management of their severe pain. The most common treatments include… -
From Bryan Tompkins
Juvenile hallux valgus is a complex condition that is associated with multiple forefoot abnormalities and can be accompanied by a flexible flat foot. Initial treatment… -
From Bryan Tompkins
INFIX is a novel fixation technique that is well tolerated and an effective alternative for anterior pelvic ring fixation and stabilization in older bladder exstrophy… -
From Bryan Tompkins
Coxa vara is a deformity of the proximal femur in which the femoral neck-shaft angle is decreased. This can be the result of an acquired deformity, metabolic disorder,… -
From Bryan Tompkins
In situ percutaneous pinning of a Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a safe and effective surgical treatment to prevent deformity progression in children.1…