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View article: Risk factors for proximal radial abnormalities in children with untreated chronic Monteggia fractures: a review of 142 cases
Risk factors for proximal radial abnormalities in children with untreated chronic Monteggia fractures: a review of 142 cases Open
Background The risk factors for proximal radial abnormalities (PRA) in paediatric patients with untreated chronic Monteggia fractures (CMFs) are unclear. This multicentre study aimed to evaluate the risk factors for PRA in children with un…
View article: Risk factors for unsuccessful reduction of chronic Monteggia fractures in children treated surgically
Risk factors for unsuccessful reduction of chronic Monteggia fractures in children treated surgically Open
Aims To investigate the risk factors for unsuccessful radial head reduction (RHR) in children with chronic Monteggia fractures (CMFs) treated surgically. Methods A total of 209 children (mean age 6.84 years (SD 2.87)), who underwent surgic…
View article: Total hip arthroplasty in patients with common pediatric hip orthopedic pathology
Total hip arthroplasty in patients with common pediatric hip orthopedic pathology Open
Purpose: Literature regarding total hip arthroplasty for pediatric hip diseases is scarce. This review aims to portray the various orthopedic conditions of childhood that can lead to significant impairment of the hip joint and, ultimately,…
View article: Editorial: Upper and lower limbs trauma in childhood
Editorial: Upper and lower limbs trauma in childhood Open
Editorial on the Research Topic
\nUpper and lower limbs trauma in childhood
\nTYPE Editorial | PUBLISHED 10 January 2023
View article: Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy using a 18 gauge needle in the treatment of clubfoot with Ponseti method
Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy using a 18 gauge needle in the treatment of clubfoot with Ponseti method Open
Tenotomy is the final step in the corrective phase for the resolution of residual equinus in the Ponseti method of treating clubfoot. There are several methods for obtaining a complete section of the tendon, ranging from mini-open techniqu…
View article: Anterior vertebral body tethering as a treatment for scoliosis in skeletally immature patients
Anterior vertebral body tethering as a treatment for scoliosis in skeletally immature patients Open
A relatively new surgical procedure called Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT) is used to treat scoliosis in patients with immature skeletons. It is a growth modulation fusionless system that Crowford and Lenke first described in 2010…
View article: What Is the Exact Contribution of PITX1 and TBX4 Genes in Clubfoot Development? An Italian Study
What Is the Exact Contribution of PITX1 and TBX4 Genes in Clubfoot Development? An Italian Study Open
Congenital clubfoot is a common pediatric malformation that affects approximately 0.1% of all births. 80% of the cases appear isolated, while 20% can be secondary or associated with complex syndromes. To date, two genes that appear to play…
View article: Current trends in the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children: Results of a survey of the members of European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
Current trends in the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children: Results of a survey of the members of European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current trends in the treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures as well as the preferred post-operative follow-up protocol among members of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Socie…
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Distribution of Pediatric Fractures at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern France: A 20-Year-Distance Comparative Analysis (1999–2019)
Clinical Characteristics and Distribution of Pediatric Fractures at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern France: A 20-Year-Distance Comparative Analysis (1999–2019) Open
Background and objectives: The epidemiology and distribution of pediatric fractures change over time and are influenced by a multitude of factors including geography, climate, and population characteristics. The aims of our work were to st…
View article: Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Loss of Reduction in Children with Distal Radius Fractures Treated Conservatively?
Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Loss of Reduction in Children with Distal Radius Fractures Treated Conservatively? Open
Background: Obesity in children is a clinical and social burden. The distal radius (DR) is the most common site of fractures in childhood and conservative treatment is widely used. Loss of reduction (LOR) is the major casting complication.…
View article: The advent of elastic stable intramedullary nailing for the treatment of long bone fractures in skeletally immature patients
The advent of elastic stable intramedullary nailing for the treatment of long bone fractures in skeletally immature patients Open
Introduction Management of pediatric long bones fractures is a complex and rapidly evolving field. Traditionally, casting and conservative techniques played a key-role in the management of fractures in skeletally immature patients. However…
View article: Clubfoot: current concept of treatment
Clubfoot: current concept of treatment Open
Introduction Idiopathic clubfoot (IC), also referred to as congenital talipes equinovarus, is one of the most common lower limb deformities observed in newborns, leading to significant functional impairment when left untreated. Early minim…
View article: From Codivilla to Ponseti: historical narrative review on clubfoot treatment in Italy
From Codivilla to Ponseti: historical narrative review on clubfoot treatment in Italy Open
Current clubfoot treatment arises from several studies and clinical research over the centuries. Many surgeons, starting from mid-16th century, have studied the deformity trying to find a successful and effective technique to achieve full …
View article: VP13.03: Congenital isolated club foot: correlation between postnatal grade of severity and prenatal assessment
VP13.03: Congenital isolated club foot: correlation between postnatal grade of severity and prenatal assessment Open
Since prenatal diagnosis of isolated club foot has a false-positive rate of 15%, fetal parameters that might correlate with postnatal confirmation and grade of severity were investigated. Retrospective analysis (2013–2019) of cases analyse…
View article: Congenital isolated clubfoot: Correlation between prenatal assessment and postnatal degree of severity
Congenital isolated clubfoot: Correlation between prenatal assessment and postnatal degree of severity Open
Objective Since prenatal diagnosis of isolated clubfoot has a false positive rate (FP) of 10%‐40%, fetal parameters that might correlate with post‐natal confirmation and grade of severity were investigated. Method Retrospective analysis (2…
View article: Outcomes of the calcaneo-stop procedure for the treatment of juvenile flatfoot in young athletes
Outcomes of the calcaneo-stop procedure for the treatment of juvenile flatfoot in young athletes Open
Purpose Flexible flatfoot (FFF) is a widespread condition in juvenile patients. If symptomatic, FFF can require surgical treatment. The calcaneo-stop procedure has shown excellent clinical and radiographic outcomes and low rates of complic…
View article: Condensing osteitis of the clavicle in children
Condensing osteitis of the clavicle in children Open
AIM: To confirm the rarity of this disorder and then to evaluate the effects of antibiotic treatment alone and assess whether this could produce a complete remission of symptoms in children and adolescents. METHODS: We made a retrospective…