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View article: Spontaneous improvement of olisthetic scoliosis in children following lumbosacral fusion for high-grade spondylolisthesis: A report of four new cases and systematic review of the literature
Spontaneous improvement of olisthetic scoliosis in children following lumbosacral fusion for high-grade spondylolisthesis: A report of four new cases and systematic review of the literature Open
Background: The study aim was to present four new well-documented cases of spontaneous improvement of olisthetic scoliosis and to analyze well-documented cases from the literature. Methods: Surgical log search and systematic review were co…
View article: The Case for Expanding Adverse Childhood Experiences to Include Police Violence
The Case for Expanding Adverse Childhood Experiences to Include Police Violence Open
"All our phrasing – race relations, racial chasm, racial justice, racial profiling, white privilege, even white supremacy – serves to obscure that racism is a visceral experience, that it dislodges brains, blocks airway, rips muscle, extra…
View article: Racial Inequalities in the Delivery of Pain Medication in Pediatric Orthopaedics and a Call to Action
Racial Inequalities in the Delivery of Pain Medication in Pediatric Orthopaedics and a Call to Action Open
The murder of George Floyd and subsequent racial unrest has motivated our country to re-examine issues of racial justice, equity, diversity, and inequality in every sphere of society. Healthcare is not spared from this self-examination. Ra…
View article: Mihran O. Tachdjian, MD: IPOS Founder and International Ambassador of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Mihran O. Tachdjian, MD: IPOS Founder and International Ambassador of Pediatric Orthopaedics Open
The Tachdjian name floats through the subconscious history of our society and our specialty, and because his professional background is foundational to our present; it’s important to have a feel for the man as well as his achievements. Bec…
View article: Scoliosis vertebral growth plate histomorphometry: Comparisons to controls, growth rates, and compressive stresses
Scoliosis vertebral growth plate histomorphometry: Comparisons to controls, growth rates, and compressive stresses Open
Scoliosis progression in skeletally immature patients depends on remaining growth. Relationships between vertebral growth plate histomorphometry, growth rates, and mechanical stresses have been reported in several animal studies. Hypertrop…
View article: Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Adamantinoma of the Tibia Complicated by Metastases and a Second Unrelated Primary Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review
Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Adamantinoma of the Tibia Complicated by Metastases and a Second Unrelated Primary Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Adamantinoma is a rare, low‐grade malignant tumor of the bone which grows slowly and typically occurs in the diaphysis of long bones, particularly in the tibia. Adamantinomas have the potential for local recurrence and may metastasize to t…
View article: Spondylocostal Dysostosis: A Literature Review and Case Report with Long‐Term Follow‐Up of a Conservatively Managed Patient
Spondylocostal Dysostosis: A Literature Review and Case Report with Long‐Term Follow‐Up of a Conservatively Managed Patient Open
Introduction . Patients with spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) have congenital spine and rib deformities associated with frequently severe thoracic insufficiency and respiratory compromise. The literature is largely composed of case reports …