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The number of pathologies treated successfully by hip arthroscopy continues to increase, and multiple efficacious techniques exist to perform this procedure. Hip arthroscopy performed with patients in the lateral decubitus position without a perineal post is less appreciated yet encourages increased...

Traditionally, distraction of the hip joint during hip arthroscopy has been achieved with the use of a perineal post which acts as a counterforce. How...

The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate preoperative pelvic tilt utilizing the sacro-femoral-pubic (SFP) angle on standing pelvic x-rays, and (2) determine if the SFP angle changes after a unilateral or bilateral PAO.

Management of ankle joint deformity and instability are challenging issues in congenital fibular hemimelia (FH). This study aims to assess how much the SUPERankle procedure improves ankle alignment and provides durable ankle stability in patients with severe FH.

Children have always physically exerted themselves in ways that wouldn't raise an eyebrow. Is it more dangerous to lift a 10kg barbell, or to piggyback a friend who weighs 40kg or more? The former sets off alarm bells, while the latter is seen as normal, despite the fact that it involves lit...

Bowed legs can occur in all age groups and has several distinct causes. In some people bow legs are a problem that requires treatment, in others, it may be a normal part of development.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a leading cause of childhood motor disability, making independent walking a crucial therapeutic goal. Robotic assistive devices offer potential to enhance mobility, promoting community engagement and quality of life.

Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) has an incidence of 0.9 per 1000 live births in the population. Techniques for repair classically include supraclavicular exploration and nerve grafting (SENG) and more recently nerve transfer, namely of the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) to the suprascapular nerve ...

This study aims to investigate the surface electromyography (sEMG) characteristics of upper limb muscles in children with neglected Monteggia fracture after open reduction of radial head dislocation and ulna osteotomy and bone grafting internal fixation, and to understand the recovery of muscle acti...

The relevance of biodegradable implants has gained more importance in modern clinical practice. The study aimed to evaluate the effects and outcomes of ankle fracture treatment with absorbable implants compared to metal screws. These implants are made from poly l-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), howe...