COVID-19 and How Kids Are Getting Hurt at Home
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CHOP expert discusses uptick in injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic with The New York Times.
Division of Orthopaedics News and Updates
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Universal Preoperative COVID-19 Screening Improves Safety by Identifying Otherwise Asymptomatic Pediatric Surgical Patients
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Study led by CHOP physicians found half of pediatric patients who were screened had no symptoms, and infection rates among children varied greatly.
Study Shows Uptick in At-Home Pediatric Fractures During COVID-19 Pandemic
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CHOP researchers report a 2.5-fold decrease in pediatric fractures overall, due to organized sports cancellations and playground closures.
CHOP’s Division of Orthopaedics Makes Rapid and Successful Transition to Telemedicine Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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New study details the ability to successfully deliver high-quality pediatric orthopaedic care via video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children in Rural Communities at Risk for Poor Lawnmower Injury Outcomes
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Study by CHOP researchers finds debilitating lawnmower injuries continue to occur throughout U.S., despite improvements in lawnmower design.
Staying in Shape During COVID-19: Tips for Athletes
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Get tips for staying motivated and maintaining fitness while gyms, studios and parks are closed, and sports seasons are suspended.
Prevent Common Running Injuries with a Healthy Training Routine
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These useful tips from the running medicine experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia can help your child avoid common running injuries.
Common Ballet Injuries in Adolescents and Teens
Published on in CHOP News, Orthopaedics Update
It takes a lot of practice to make ballet look effortless. Young dancers whose bodies are still growing should take steps to avoid training injuries.
Dance Physical Therapy: Getting Dancers Back on Their Feet
Published on in CHOP News, Orthopaedics Update
A dance physical therapist familiar with physical and technical demands of dance can shorten recovery time and get patients back in the studio as soon as possible.
Ligamentous Laxity 101: How Loose Joints Impact People with Down Syndrome
Published on in Trisomy 21 Update
Those with Down syndrome have increased joint mobility and laxity. They are able to move at their joints in extreme ways.