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Using the simple locking intramedullary (SLIM) system for bone deformity stabilization: A retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by bone fragility and deformities. Treating long bone fractures and deformities in OI patients typically involves intramedullary (IM) rods. The Simple Locking Intramedullary (SLIM) …
Use of Virtual Reality in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting and for Induction of Anesthesia: Mixed Methods Pilot Feasibility Study Open
Background Children commonly experience high levels of anxiety prior to surgery. This distress is associated with postoperative maladaptive behaviors. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative tool for reducing anxiety and pain during various …
Efficacy of Virtual Reality vs. Tablet Games for Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Bone Pins Removal: Randomised Clinical Trial Open
Aims To verify the efficacy of virtual reality compared to tablet games for pain and anxiety management in children undergoing percutaneous bone pin and/or suture removal procedures. Design Randomised clinical trial using two parallel grou…
Virtual Reality: A Game Changer for Children’s Medical Procedures Open
Going to the hospital can be scary for children, especially when they must go through a painful procedure. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals may use special distraction techniques to help take children’s minds off the pain. T…
Three-dimensional-printing-guided preoperative planning of upper and lower extremity pediatric orthopedic surgeries: A systematic review of surgical outcomes Open
Purpose: Three-dimensional printing has evolved into a cost-effective and accessible tool. In orthopedic surgery, creating patient-specific anatomical models and instrumentation improves visualization and surgical accuracy. In pediatric or…
Customized Avatars In A Multiplatform Game On Mobile And Virtual Reality For Hospitalized Children In Hemato-Oncology: A Conceptual Design Open
The hospital is an environment that may induce both anxiety and pain in hospitalized children and their families. The use of games and distraction offers a solution to better manage anxiety and pain. The objective of the present paper is t…
Pseudoarthrosis of the Distal Humerus in Pediatric Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients: A Case Series and Literature Review Open
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare skeletal disorder that increases a patient's susceptibility to bone fracture. One complication commonly associated with fractures in this population is the occurrence of non-union leading to pseudoart…
The Design, Development, and Usability Testing of an eHealth Program for Youths With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Protocol for a 2-Phase User-Centered Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Innovative approaches are needed to address the self-management needs of youths with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) transitioning into adult-oriented health care systems. Using a sequentially phased research approach, the goal is …
The Design, Development, and Usability Testing of an eHealth Program for Youths With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Protocol for a 2-Phase User-Centered Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Innovative approaches are needed to address the self-management needs of youths with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) transitioning into adult-oriented health care systems. Using a sequentially phased research approach, the goal is …
Development of the Evidence-Informed “OI Splint Kit” for Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Their Families Open
Background: Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) live in fear of fracturing a bone. As fractures are unpredictable, there is a need for tools and knowledge to immobilize a fracture during emergencies. Inspired by a patient recognized…
The use of virtual reality during medical procedures in a pediatric orthopedic setting: A mixed‐methods pilot feasibility study Open
Medical procedures cause pain and anxiety in children. Distraction techniques, including virtual reality (VR), may be used in healthcare settings to reduce rates of undertreated procedural pain and anxiety. A mixed‐methods, concurrent tria…