This week in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026 · 11 new studies, 9 reviews · Pediatric Orthopaedics archive · All weeks

The new Pediatric Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.

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New research

  1. Radiographic Measurement of Lower Limb Length Discrepancy: A Comparison of Three Measurement Techniques for Assessing Total and Segmental Limb Lengths.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    Three radiographic limb length measurement methods were comparable; subtle differences correlated with coronal plane deformity in angular alignment.

  2. Finding the physeal midpoint for distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis utilizing novel anatomic measurements.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    The inferior point of Blumensaat's line provides superior accuracy and reliability for identifying distal femoral physeal midpoint during hemiepiphysiodesis guidance.

  3. Reconsidering the Interpretation of Migration Percentage in Cerebral Palsy: The Role of Age-related Skeletal Maturation.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    Bony migration percentage overestimates true hip displacement in cerebral palsy; age-related maturation affects interpretation accuracy.

  4. Osteosynthesis With Barrel-Bone Grafting Technique for Failed Recalcitrant Cases of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia: Outcomes and Complications in a Series of 17 Patients.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Jul 01 2026 · PubMed

    Barrel-bone grafting achieves 100% union rate in recalcitrant congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia with no refractures despite absent or sclerotic fibula in some cases.

  5. Management trends and outcomes of femur fractures in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B · Jun 30 2026 · PubMed

    Femur fractures in cerebral palsy children benefit from operative treatment in ambulatory patients to reduce malunion, though nonoperative casting common.

  6. Long-term Follow-up of Myelomeningocele Patients: Factors That Can Affect Their Walking Ability.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Jun 26 2026 · PubMed

    Spina bifida patients experience functional decline over time in most classifications; body mass index and functional speed independently predict long-term ambulatory outcomes.

  7. Characteristics of Hip Dysplasia in Adults With Cerebral Palsy.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Jun 26 2026 · PubMed

    Hip dysplasia in adults with cerebral palsy correlates strongly with GMFCS level; GMFCS I-II shows age-related progression.

  8. Does the Location of the Distal Tibial Epiphyseal Fixation Affect Rod Failure in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Jun 15 2026 · PubMed

    Central mediolateral positioning of Fassier-Duval rods reduces telescoping failure risk in children with osteogenesis imperfecta; younger age strongly predicts failure.

  9. Image-Based Quantitative Osteotomy Planning for Congenital Proximal Radioulnar Synostosis: Plan-Execution Discrepancy and Postoperative Radiographic Outcomes.

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery · Jun 04 2026 · PubMed

    Image-based quantitative planning for radioulnar synostosis osteotomy provides objective parameters and may improve consistency, though validation in larger prospective studies is needed.

  10. Biomechanical effects of medial comminution and K-wire configurations in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B · Jun 02 2026 · PubMed

    Three-screw crossed pinning provides superior torsional resistance and maintains varus stability compared to lateral pinning in supracondylar fractures.

  11. Adolescent Flexible Flatfoot: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Radiographs, Arch Index, and Plantar Pressure.

    Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics · Apr 2026 · PubMed

    Adolescent flexible flatfoot shows anteromedial forefoot loading; radiographic and dynamic assessments capture complementary, non-interchangeable aspects.

Recent reviews

  1. Implementing Evidence-based Opioid Prescribing in Pediatric Orthopaedics.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jul 01 2026 · PubMed

    Reviews POSNA opioid prescribing guidelines for pediatric orthopaedic surgery, highlighting implementation barriers and strategies to safely optimize postoperative pain control.

  2. Genetic Syndromes Associated With Congenital Upper Limb Differences.

    Journal of Hand Surgery (American) · May 2026 · PubMed

    Genetic syndromes with congenital upper limb differences involve disrupted developmental signaling; molecular testing clarifies diagnosis and guides management.

  3. Kienböck Disease: Recent Advances in Understanding and Management.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · May 08 2025 · PubMed

    Kinböck disease management depends on lunate cartilage integrity; intact cartilage benefits from decompression while disrupted cartilage requires joint-bypassing arthrodesis.

  4. Proximal Humerus Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Feb 15 2025 · PubMed

    Proximal humerus reconstruction in skeletally immature patients requires balancing multiple factors; expandable prostheses and vascularized transfers address unique growth-related challenges.

  5. A Scientometric Analysis of Studies on Patellar Dislocation.

    Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · Nov 2022 · PubMed

    Scientometric analysis identifies medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, risk factors, and pediatric cases as major research themes in patellar dislocation literature.

  6. Pediatric Ganglions of the Hand and Wrist: A Review of Current Literature.

    Journal of Hand Surgery (American) · Jun 2022 · PubMed

    Pediatric ganglions differ by age: children under ten have volar wrist cysts with spontaneous regression, while older children resemble adults with dorsal cysts requiring surgical excision.

  7. Prearthritic Hip Disease: Important Issues.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Nov 04 2020 · PubMed

    Prearthritic hip disease requires mechanical correction before irreversible damage occurs; multidisciplinary assessment and shared decision-making optimize outcomes in minimally symptomatic patients.

  8. Os Odontoideum in Children.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Feb 01 2020 · PubMed

    Os odontoideum in asymptomatic children requires observation; instability or neurologic deficit necessitates surgical fusion to stabilize the cervical spine.

  9. Proximal Radius Fractures in Children.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Oct 01 2019 · PubMed

    Nonsurgical management of minimally displaced pediatric radial neck fractures yields excellent outcomes with low complication rates.

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