Sep 7–13, 2026 · 17 new studies, 9 reviews · Pediatric Orthopaedics archive · All weeks
The new Pediatric Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Sep 7–13, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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The Association of Long-Term Cardiac Issues for Adult Patients With Versus Without Scoliosis.
Large database study shows adults with idiopathic, neuromuscular, or congenital scoliosis have significantly higher odds of various cardiac comorbidities, supporting closer cardiac follow-up.
Closed reduction technique for complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation in children.
A closed reduction technique using hyperextension, rotation, and ulnar deviation was evaluated for treating complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal (Kaplan) dislocations in 16 pediatric patients.
Two new MRI-based patellar tendon alignment measures (PT-LTR and PTIA) reliably identify patellofemoral instability in adolescents, adding useful information beyond standard TT-TG, patella alta, and trochlear dysplasia measures.
In a cohort of 411 pediatric lower extremity surgery patients, 26.5% had a clinically meaningful BMI increase by 3 months, and most did not return to baseline by 1 year, highlighting a need for perioperative weight management support.
In adolescent spondylolysis repair, pedicle screw fixation alone fused faster but left less post-removal segmental motion than screw-rod-hook constructs, though pain/function outcomes were similar.
Mapping Nerve Transfer Adoption in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Reconstruction, 2005-2024.
Analysis of a national pediatric database shows nerve transfers are increasingly replacing autografting for brachial plexus birth injury, especially in older infants and among orthopaedic surgeons, with regional variation.
A simple in-office modified step test feasibly identified exercise intolerance after pediatric/adolescent concussion, which was associated with prolonged recovery beyond 28 days.
Case-control study of 473 pediatric orthopaedic fellows finds higher prefellowship publication volume, allopathic training, advanced degrees, and top-tier fellowship programs predict future academic faculty appointments.
A medial pedicle wall referencing technique for extra-pedicular screws in narrow dysplastic thoracic pedicles in AIS surgery achieved shorter, less convergent trajectories with a low critical perforation rate.
Sport-specific VR jump tasks revealed more consistent, favorable landing biomechanics after neuromuscular training than traditional drop vertical jump testing, suggesting VR better captures nuanced movement adaptations relevant to ACL injury prevention.
A Simplified Method for Talocalcaneal Coalition Excision.
A simplified Kirschner-wire-guided technique for talocalcaneal coalition excision reduced operative time and cost compared to traditional methods without increasing complications.
The Scolioscoop V3 correlated excellently with the Bunnell Scoliometer when used by trained clinicians, but showed poor reliability for unsupervised home use by parents/caregivers.
In over 20,000 pediatric spinal fusion cases, cell saver use was not linked to increased overall morbidity, though high-volume use correlated with more neurological complications, likely reflecting bleeding severity rather than a direct effect.
This historical and visual analysis explores how the Shriners' 'Silent Messenger' sculpture symbolizes trust, mobility, and recovery in pediatric orthopaedic care.
A 2025 POSNA survey shows a dramatic rise in removable splint use for pediatric distal radius and fibula fractures since 2015, with family preference and compliance concerns as main barriers.
A new modified AO classification for pediatric coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus showed moderate inter-rater reliability and better accuracy than prior systems, though cross-sectional imaging is needed for reliable use.
RCT found ultrasound-guided supracondylar radial nerve block gave better pain control than hematoma block during distal radius fracture reduction, with no difference in reduction quality.
Current Ethics of Hand Transplants in Non-Immunocompromised Children.
Applying pediatric ethics frameworks, the authors argue immunocompetent pediatric hand transplantation remains ethically impermissible outside rigorous clinical trials given uncertain risk-benefit tradeoffs.
Endoprosthetic Use in Pediatric and Adolescent Lower Limb Sarcoma Treatment.
This review discusses endoprosthetic reconstruction options, complications, and shared decision-making challenges in treating pediatric and adolescent lower limb sarcoma near the knee.
This review compares major congenital upper limb difference registries (US, Nordic, Australian, UK) and offers recommendations to improve data standardization and interoperability.
Guidelines for returning to activity after spinal deformity surgery.
This SRS educational paper offers consensus guidelines for safely resuming activity after spinal deformity surgery across pediatric, adult, and athletic patient populations.
Reconsideration of Return-to-Sport Decision-Making After Pediatric ACL Injury: A Scoping Review.
This scoping review found no clear, evidence-based criteria guide return-to-sport decisions after pediatric ACL reconstruction, and current limb-symmetry thresholds likely overestimate true knee function.
This review addresses the diagnostic and psychosocial complexities of evaluating and managing wrist pain in adolescent patients, emphasizing the interplay between physical injury and emotional distress.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis : a review of aetiological theories of a multifactorial disease.
This review examines competing aetiological theories—genetic, epigenetic, and environmental—behind adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, arguing that earlier mechanistic understanding could improve diagnosis and timing of intervention.
This review argues that magnetically controlled lengthening nails' improved accuracy and satisfaction may justify lowering the threshold for lengthening even in limb length discrepancies under 2 cm.
Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes in Children.
This review updates the diagnosis and management of pediatric peripheral nerve compression syndromes, including carpal tunnel syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis-related neuropathy, and ulnar/radial nerve entrapments.
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