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The ReductionSunday, November 8, 2026

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Journal of Pediatric OrthopaedicsNov 05 2026

Long-Term Shoulder Outcomes Following Tendon Transfers for Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries.

In 88 young children followed about 9 years, latissimus dorsi (with or without teres major) transfer for brachial plexus birth injury durably improved shoulder abduction, external rotation, and…

Pediatric OrthopaedicsHand & Upper ExtremityShoulder & Elbow

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related ResearchNov 03 2026

How Does Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy Affect Hip Dysplasia in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I Hurler Syndrome? Radiological Outcomes at a Minimum 4-year Follow-up.

After hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy in 8 children with Hurler syndrome, acetabular index and migration percentage improved over 4 years, with more hips reaching normal ranges, suggesting…

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Spine DeformityNov 2026

Characterizing risk factors for new neurological deficits in children undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis.

Preoperative steroid use, low albumin, and prolonged PT predict neurological complications after pediatric scoliosis fusion; antifibrinolytic use is protective.

SpinePediatric Orthopaedics

Classic

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B1995 · Cited by 585

Classification of Clubfoot

This foundational paper proposes a 0-20 point clubfoot severity classification system based on equinus, varus, hindfoot derotation, and forefoot adduction to standardize assessment and compare…

Pediatric OrthopaedicsFoot & Ankle

Review

JBJS ReviewsMar 01 2025

Genetics and Epigenetics of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease.

Review proposing that Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease arises from interacting genetic (COL2A1, IL6), epigenetic, and environmental factors such as maternal smoking and low birth weight, pointing toward…

Pediatric Orthopaedics