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Free vascularized fibular grafting was reported a favorable method to prevent the collapse of the femoral head. This study analyzed the mid- to long-term outcomes of avascular fibular grafting (AVFG) for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) with 6- to 8-year follow-up.

Femoral head osteonecrosis in the paediatric population is difficult to treat, with the primary goals of management being prevention of subchondral collapse and the avoidance of early total hip replacement. This study aims to describe the use of a porous tantalum rod implant to provide mechanical su...

It is unclear whether treatment of intraarticular pathology should be performed during periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) to improve outcomes. Therefore, we asked: (i) What are the clinical results of PAO in patients with and without intraarticular intervention? (ii) Is there a difference in reoperation...

Published results showed Exparel may be safe in patients aged 6 to younger than 17 years undergoing spine or cardiac surgery.

Golf carts aren't just for golfing anymore: They also abound in retirement communities, on farms, and at sporting and other events. But the downside of that newfound popularity may be that an increasing number of children and adolescents are injured from the carts each year, a new study sugg...

Kids are hitting the field in groves anxious to get started playing football, soccer, and running track. Others head inside for volleyball and basketball practice. Unfortunately, the start of a new season also means an increase in sports-related injuries.

Femoral head osteonecrosis in the paediatric population is difficult to treat, with the primary goals of management being prevention of subchondral collapse and the avoidance of early total hip replacement. This study aims to describe the use of a porous tantalum rod implant to provide mechanical su...

Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (PJRA) is a form of arthritis that affects children and adolescents. The pauciarticular in PJRA means that it involves fewer than five joints.

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an outdated term that refers to a group of arthritic conditions that usually start in a person s childhood or teenage...

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that biologics were the most common initial treatment prescribed to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients in one major registry, and more than half of young...