Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how trochlear anatomy evolves during pediatric development with and without recurrent patellofemoral instability (PFI), a condition where the kneecap repeatedly slips out of its groove, causing pain, swelling and difficulty with physical activity. The findings, recently reported in a landmark study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, highlighted that PFI in growing children worsens trochlear dysplasia, which can result in further kneecap instability, while those without PFI experienced natural improvements.

n 2008, a partnership was established between the Department of Radiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH)/Addis Ababa University (AAU), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the aim of supporting pediatric radiology education during radiology residency at TASH.

For the children with focal hyperinsulinism, the radiologist’s interpretation of a 18F-DOPA PET/CT scan guides the surgeon, leading to a cure in 97% of cases.

The Children’s Hospital Additive Manufacturing for Pediatrics (CHAMP) 3D Lab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is on the cutting-edge of three-dimensional (3-D) technology.

Showcasing its longstanding partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emirates Health Services (EHS), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will exhibit thought-leading clinical research in the EHS booth at the Arab Health 2023 Exhibition and Congress, taking place this week in Dubai.

Dr. Darge was recognized for his leadership in international medical outreach over his 30-year career.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, so too did a new reality where the faces we see in public are half-covered by masks.

Families who receive a diagnosis of the most severe forms of spina bifida need an amazing level of support and care coordination from prenatal diagnosis through delivery, treatment and discharge.

Dr. Darge recognized for his lifelong commitment to improving global health and access to care.

CHOP radiologist elected president of the American College of Radiology, becoming the first African American ever to hold the title.