Expanded Orthopaedic Services Now Available in South Jersey
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP is now offering pediatric orthopaedic services to families at its Specialty Care Center in Mays Landing, NJ.
Spine Program News and Updates
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Scoliosis: Early Detection Matters
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
The pandemic has disrupted the most common settings for detecting scoliosis in kids. That can make treatment more challenging.
CHOP Spine Surgeons Outline Framework for Prioritizing Procedures as Elective Surgeries Resume
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CHOP spine surgeons have created a framework for prioritizing spine procedures that will minimize risks and maximize good outcomes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Pioneering Innovations in Orthopaedic Spine Care
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
Recent advances from the pediatric Spine Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia include neural monitoring, intraoperative navigation, dedicated spine teams, opioid reduction efforts, vertebral body tethering and more.
Patients and Clinicians Celebrate Annual Family Reunion
Published on in CHOP News
Patients from various states across the country who were treated in CHOP’s CTIS, along with their families, gathered for this yearly event.
Research Developed by CHOP Team Published Online by Public Library of Science (PLOS) One
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The study examines methods used to detect spinal differences and ways to improve current care.
Case Study: 4-Year-Old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
Published on 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.
Dynamic Lung MRI: Powerful Imaging Study Available Exclusively at CHOP
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
A revolutionary technique called dynamic lung MRI (dMRI) allows clinicians to visualize the lungs as they move inside the body.