Pediatrics
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Weekend surgery poses extra risks for children
Key clinical point: Weekend surgery for children carries some increased risk for complications and need for transfusion.Major finding: Pediatric...
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J-Tip syringe cuts venipuncture pain in young kids
Key clinical point: Needle-free local anesthesia via jet-injected lidocaine is a fast and effective means of reducing venipuncture pain for young...
Case Reports
Spontaneous Septic Arthritis of the Lumbar Facet Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Otherwise Healthy Adolescent
We report the case of a 16-year-old boy with isolated septic arthritis of a lumbar facet. This rare presentation of an infection in a lumbar facet...
Case Reports
Progressive Valgus Angulation of the Ankle Secondary to Loss of Fibular Congruity Treated With Medial Tibial Hemiepiphysiodesis and Fibular Reconstruction
The fibula is an important stabilizer of the lateral ankle. Discontinuity of the fibular shaft can lead to progressive pain and shortening of the...
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Obese teens heading for bariatric surgery already show kidney damage
Key clinical point: Follow-up will determine if baseline abnormalities in obese teens’ kidney function and other areas are reversible through...
Case Reports
Rare Case of Dual Lesion: Nonossifying Fibroma and Osteochondroma
In this paper, we offer radiographic and pathologic evidence of a unique coexisting dual lesion. A 14-year-old boy presented for evaluation of a...
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Lap surgery not to blame for post-appy infection in children
Major finding: OSI rates did not differ significantly between laparoscopic and open surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis (0.8% vs. 1.7%,...
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Hemangeol approved for treatment of infantile hemangioma
Commentary
E-Focus on Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Commentary
Pediatric Orthopedic Imaging: More Isn’t Always Better
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Rising to the challenge of glucose control before and after surgery
Major finding: Patients with diabetes and thyroid disorder require special handling before, during, and after surgery.Data source: A review of...