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Early outcomes support internal technique for limb lengthening

Preliminary evidence supports the use of a new internal technique for limb lengthening, according to data from the International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL) at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics of Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

By Samantha Rosenblum

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Posted in 2014, May, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Kids, clothes, and AFOs: Finding just the right fit

When a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have to be more than just cute. Trying to match the logistical requirements of AFOs with fashion concerns and psychosocial development can be a challenge for patients and parents alike.

By Shalmali Pal

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Posted in 2014, May, Pediatric Feature | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Juvenile hallux valgus: Shoe fit and other considerations

Austrian research suggests too-short shoes may contribute to the development of bunions in children, and genetics also appear to play a role. Most clinicians try to avoid surgery in young patients, instead turning to conservative strategies such as…

By Christina Hall Nettles

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, May | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ponseti method surpasses surgery for long-term clubfoot outcomes

But both groups fall short of controls – Children treated for clubfoot with the Ponseti method have less pain and fewer gait impairments as adults than those treated with surgery, according to research from Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago.

By Samantha Rosenblum

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Posted in February, Pediatric Clinical News, 2014 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ankle dorsiflexion patterns vary in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Data support case-by-case approach – Gait patterns can vary significantly among young patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), and pathomechanics can vary even between limbs in one child, according to a recent study published in Gait & Posture.

By Larry Hand

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Posted in 2014, February, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ankle weights improve walking in children with Down syndrome

Load may help engage plantar flexors – Adding an ankle load during treadmill walking significantly improves gait kinetics in children with Down syndrome (DS), possibly due to greater contributions from the ankle plantar flexors, according to a study from Georgia State University in Atlanta.

By Larry Hand

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Posted in 2014, February, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged , | 1 Comment

In youth athletes, repair after meniscal injury poses challenge

Obesity, gender affect tear complexity – Adolescents and children suffer more complex meniscus injuries that are often less repairable than previously reported, according to a study published in the December 2013 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM).

By P.K. Daniel

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Posted in 2014, February, Pediatric Clinical News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

New flatfoot data rekindle debate over role of obesity

Australian researchers found no correlation between body mass index and prevalence of pediatric flatfoot, but used a different methodology than previous studies that reached an opposite conclusion. The conflicting results have revitalized the ongoing debate on this topic.

By Cary Groner

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Posted in Pediatric Feature, 2014, February | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Strength training improves function in children with CP

Research suggests strength training can improve gait and function in children with cerebral palsy. But to be successful, experts say, the training needs to be part of a multifaceted rehabilitation program that accounts for more than the physical limitations imposed by the disease.

By Shalmali Pal

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Posted in February, Pediatric Feature, 2014 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

An unexpected path, an invaluable perspective

When our son was born, we prayed for a healthy baby with 10 fingers and 10 toes. Our prayers were answered. Three years later, those same prayers were said for baby number two. And, once again, our prayers were answered. Baby number two was also born with 10 fingers and 10 toes.

By Suzi Klimek

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