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10 Facts About Scoliosis: What to Know
A scoliosis diagnosis can leave parents with a lot of questions. Learn essential scoliosis facts parents and caregivers should know about this common, treatable condition.
When Pediatricians Should Refer a Patient with Infant Hip Dysplasia: Dr. Sankar Addresses Common Questions
Dr. Sankar addresses common questions about infant hip dysplasia, when to request an ultrasound, bracing options and when surgery is needed.
Tracking Knee Development: CHOP Researchers Investigate Trochlear Dysplasia in Growing Patients
CHOP study explores how trochlear development affects skeletally immature patients.
Advancing Care for Rare Sports Injuries: Insights on Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures in Adolescents
CHOP researchers study fixation techniques for avulsion factures of ischial tuberosity.
2024 Publication Highlights from the Orthopedic Center
Staff from CHOP’s Orthopedic Center published widely in 2024; this is a sampling of some of their groundbreaking research.
Treating Infants with Complex DDH: A Q&A with Dr. Sankar
Treating infants with complex developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) requires the best diagnostic tools, a full range of brace options and when needed, complex surgery.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Show How Patellar Instability Affects Knee Development in Growing Youth
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Publish First Major Study of Insights into Practice Variations Among Orthopedic Surgeons with an Expertise in Trochleoplasty
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia today announced results from the first ever international survey of trochleoplasty experts, which they hope will help guide current practice and future research regarding this procedure.
GAME CHANGER: How CHOP Has Elevated Pediatric Sports Medicine Care
Three pediatric sports medicine leaders from CHOP share perspectives about how youth athletes have changed, how the field has evolved, and predictions for the future.
What are the Odds of Tearing Your ACL in the Sports You Play?
Young athletes can now calculate their odds of getting an ACL tear based on their sex using a tool developed by sports medicine pediatricians at CHOP.