Sep 21–27, 2026 · 16 new studies, 10 reviews · Pediatric Orthopaedics archive · All weeks
The new Pediatric Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Sep 21–27, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Adolescent competitive rhythmic gymnasts showed significantly higher scoliosis risk scores than healthy peers, supporting periodic scoliosis screening in this population during growth.
In untreated mild-to-moderate idiopathic scoliosis, segmental rib index correlated with apical vertebral rotation (notably at T9-T11) more than with Cobb angle, suggesting SRI complements Cobb angle for assessing rotational deformity.
Perspectives of patients and families impacted by developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Focus groups with DDH patients and caregivers revealed anxiety, activity limitations, decision-making burdens, and unmet support needs, informing a new patient/family advisory group to guide future DDH research.
Standard screening criteria (abnormal exam, left-sided curve, hyperkyphosis) missed 34% of Chiari malformation/syrinx cases in operative pediatric scoliosis, arguing for broader preoperative MRI use.
In 12 pediatric patients with combined lateral condyle and medial epicondyle fractures with elbow dislocation, surgical treatment tailored to injury mechanism yielded excellent outcomes in most cases.
PROMIS scores show pediatric disc herniation patients have significant pain and mobility impairment, with surgery yielding faster symptom relief despite worse baseline function versus non-operative care.
Research in OsteoChondritis of the Knee-ROCK Research Study Group.
Summarizes the ROCK consortium's decade of multicenter research on knee osteochondritis dissecans, including epidemiology, validated imaging classifications, outcome measures, and trials comparing drilling techniques.
In fibular hemimelia patients undergoing tibial lengthening, prophylactic intramedullary nailing at fixator removal eliminated regenerate fractures (0% vs 25% with cast alone) without added infection risk.
Knee arthroscopy in pediatric OI patients restores function in most cases but carries notably higher complication (48%) and revision (35%) rates than the general population.
Long-term qualitative interviews of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients after spinal fusion found most reported satisfaction and improved self-image, though some noted lasting activity restrictions and epidural difficulties in pregnancy.
Machine-learning topic modeling of Spine Deformity's first decade shows growth in fusion outcomes, frailty/perioperative risk, and AI/LLM patient education research, while sagittal alignment and biomechanical topics have cooled.
In cell and mouse models, pulsed electromagnetic fields killed osteosarcoma cells via ferroptosis while promoting normal bone healing, suggesting a noninvasive adjuvant therapy after tumor resection.
In 11 skeletally immature patients with open thigh muscle lacerations (mostly ski-edge injuries), prompt surgical repair and early rehab led to excellent functional scores and full return to sport with no reinjuries or infections.
Pelvic support osteotomy with limb length equalization improved Harris Hip Scores substantially in children with septic hip sequelae, but significant osteotomy angle remodeling—especially in younger patients—may require repeat surgery.
Delayed Distal Radioulnar Joint Dysfunction after Pediatric Forearm Fractures: A Systematic Review.
Systematic review finds delayed DRUJ dysfunction can follow pediatric forearm fractures, often with malunion, improving after corrective osteotomy, highlighting need for long-term wrist follow-up.
In 146 adolescents, prone hip rotation only moderately correlated with CT/MRI-measured femoral version, so exam alone shouldn't substitute for imaging when precise version matters.
This narrative review proposes that developmental anatomical anomalies of the neonatal brachial plexus create a 'neurologic vulnerability' predisposing certain infants to Erb's palsy during delivery, suggesting decompression may complement nerve grafting.
Restoring rotational balance of the paediatric forearm: lessons from post-traumatic malunion.
This review argues that treating pediatric forearm malunion should focus on restoring overall rotational balance—accounting for soft tissue and remodeling—rather than relying solely on radiographic deformity correction.
Modern Approaches and Time-Tested Methods in Managing Congenital Scoliosis in Children.
This review outlines current classification, bracing/casting, and surgical strategies (hemiepiphysiodesis, growing rods, hemivertebra excision, definitive fusion) for managing progressive congenital scoliosis in children.
Treatment and Prevention of Injuries in Skeletally Immature Throwing Athletes.
This review covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for common overuse throwing injuries—like Little League shoulder/elbow and UCL injuries—in skeletally immature athletes.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Skeletally Immature Patients.
This review covers evolving surgical techniques—physeal-sparing, partial transphyseal, and transphyseal ACL reconstruction—for skeletally immature patients with ACL injuries.
Advances in Pediatric Toe Transfers.
Describes advances and preferred techniques in pediatric toe-to-hand transfer surgery for congenital and acquired hand defects, emphasizing esthetics and minimizing donor-site morbidity.
A Delphi-based expert panel establishes consensus best-practice guidelines defining high-risk patients and standardizing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical site infection in pediatric spine surgery.
This review covers Park-Harris growth arrest lines—their pathophysiology, imaging, and clinical utility for tracking bone growth and physeal injury, while noting ongoing debate over their true meaning.
Current trends in the anterior cruciate ligament part 1: biology and biomechanics.
Reviews how anatomic and biomechanical research has driven individualized, anatomy-based approaches to ACL reconstruction and improved clinical outcomes.
This literature review found AIS patients typically return to sport 6-18 months after spinal fusion, with up to a third switching to lower-impact activities but no reported complications from RTS.
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