Case Study: 4-Year-Old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Published on Feb 06, 2019 in Orthopaedics Update Using dynamic MRI to accurately assess function and a novel treatment approach can dramatically change clinical outcomes in patients with complex chronic disease and can alter expectations and disease progression.
Case Study: Rotationplasty for Osteosarcoma Published on Feb 05, 2019 in Orthopaedics Update Van Nes rotationplasty surgery for osteosarcoma is a “functional amputation” in which the the foot is rotated 180 degrees on the vertical axis and the ankle becomes a functioning knee joint.
Dynamic Lung MRI: Powerful Imaging Study Available Exclusively at CHOP Published on Feb 05, 2019 in Orthopaedics Update A revolutionary technique called dynamic lung MRI (dMRI) allows clinicians to visualize the lungs as they move inside the body.
CHOP Surgeons Find Opioids Often Overprescribed for Elbow Fractures in Children Published on Jan 16, 2019 in CHOP News, Orthopaedics Update Researchers found that patients only took less than 25 percent of prescribed amount, and 1 in 5 did not take any opioid medication to manage pain.
CHOP Experts Recently Published in Scientific Reports Published on Oct 23, 2018 in CHOP News The study examines a recent breakthrough in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in children.
Are Eyes a Window to Diagnosing Acute Concussion in Youth? Published on Oct 09, 2018 in CHOP News Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia focus on vision deficits as biomarkers of concussion.
L. Scott Levin, MD, to Serve as President of American Society for the Surgery of the Hand Published on Sep 17, 2018 in CHOP News As president of ASSH, Dr. Levin will advance the missions of clinical care, research and education through collaboration with surgeons in the U.S. and abroad.
Remembering Dr. Robert Campbell Published on Aug 03, 2018 in CHOP News Dr. Campbell's innovative thought-leadership and inventions changed the world’s approach to caring for children with complex and life-threatening spine and chest wall deformities. Join us in honoring his remarkable career.
CHOP Research Featured Prominently at Major Orthopaedics Meeting Published on Jun 18, 2018 in CHOP News Most members of CHOP’s Division of Orthopaedics presented key studies at the annual POSNA meeting.
Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Hosts Annual Family Reunion Published on May 30, 2018 in CHOP News The event gathered CHOP team members, as well as current and past patients for a day of fun. Families had a chance to meet others who share a common diagnosis.
