Aug 24–30, 2026 · 11 new studies, 7 reviews · Pediatric Orthopaedics archive · All weeks
The new Pediatric Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Aug 24–30, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Obesity accelerates skeletal maturation by about a year and raises SCFE risk through body weight effects, not by altering proximal femoral morphology once maturity is accounted for.
The adult SLIC classification is highly sensitive but tends to over-recommend surgery in pediatric subaxial cervical spine injuries, especially in children under 10, so it should be applied selectively.
In 249 children undergoing trigger thumb release, both sedation-assisted and audiovisual distraction-assisted local anesthesia were feasible, well-tolerated, and avoided general anesthesia with high caregiver satisfaction.
In moderate/severe SCFE, temporary in situ pinning followed by delayed modified Dunn gave similar complication and outcome rates to primary modified Dunn, offering a safe bridging strategy when an experienced hip surgeon isn't immediately available.
This systematic review found the Zimmer Biomet Compress device has periprosthetic fracture rates (2.7-3.9% in adults) comparable to or lower than cemented stems, with fractures clustering in the first 2 years and a stable bone-implant interface aiding revision.
Union outcomes and associated factors in adolescent scaphoid fractures.
In 77 adolescents with scaphoid fractures, union rates were high (82%) overall but lower with proximal pole location, displacement, delayed diagnosis, surgery, older age, and adverse scaphoid morphometry.
Functional Outcomes of Pediatrics and Adolescent Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review.
A systematic review of 731 pediatric pelvic fracture patients found over 90% regained independent ambulation regardless of treatment, though structural complications like pelvic asymmetry occurred in a notable minority.
A web-based case-practice intervention significantly improved orthopaedic trainees' accuracy in detecting, localizing, and risk-stratifying pediatric musculoskeletal fractures on radiographs.
Radiographic Anomalies of the Tarsal Navicular.
In over 2,000 pediatric foot radiographs, tarsal navicular abnormalities were found in 3% of feet and were usually incidental, helping clinicians avoid misattributing these findings to a child's foot pain.
MRI at 1 year after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft showed significantly slower graft remodeling in pediatric patients than adults, potentially explaining higher pediatric reinjury rates and supporting extended rehab before return to sport.
In 443 pediatric ACLR patients, non-white race, public insurance, and lower neighborhood opportunity independently predicted longer postpresentation surgical delay, which itself increased risk of high-grade cartilage injury.
Cannabis Use in Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes: A Clinical Review.
This review finds cannabis use is common among young athletes and evidence shows it impairs athletic performance while harming cardiovascular, GI, and mental health.
This review details pediatric-specific anterior and posterior pelvic ring injury patterns tied to growth plates and describes how these unique lesions guide fixation choices like external fixation or percutaneous screws.
A UK Delphi consensus among pediatric orthopaedic specialists produced 45 recommendations for non-surgical management of Perthes' disease, emphasizing self-management, exercise, and family education in the absence of strong evidence.
Traces the history and inconsistent terminology of classic pediatric pelvic radiographic measurements (acetabular index, center-edge angle, migration percentage) and calls for standardized definitions.
Stimulant Therapy Utilization for Neurocognitive Deficits in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
This literature review finds limited but encouraging evidence that stimulant medications may help treat persistent neurocognitive deficits after mild traumatic brain injury, pending further guidelines.
Pediatric Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Current Concepts Review.
This review of pediatric revision ACL reconstruction covers risk factors, surgical/rehab principles, and notes that while outcomes trail primary surgery, return to sport remains achievable despite high regraft failure rates.
Septic Arthritis of the Hip in Children: A Critical Analysis Review.
This review covers diagnosis (history, labs, imaging, arthrocentesis) and treatment (antibiotics plus debridement) of pediatric hip septic arthritis and surgical options for late sequelae like osteonecrosis and growth disturbance.
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