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New Limb Lengthening Technology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Orthopedic surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are using a new internal technique for limb lengthening that eliminates the need for pins and bulky external fixation frames.
Screening for Scoliosis
When is the right time to screen for scoliosis, what should you look for during an exam, and what actions should you take? John "Jack" Flynn, MD, chief of Orthopedics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers some guidance.
Infant Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ultrasounds for every infant, but it does support referral for ultrasound and/or pediatric orthopedic consultation for babies with an abnormal physical exam or major risk factors for DDH.
Two Most Common Hoverboard Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Hoverboard injuries are on the rise and the two injuries most commonly see at CHOP are distal radius fractures and open and closed phalangeal fractures.
The Intoeing Dilemma – What’s Normal? What Needs to be Referred?
A child's intoeing is a cause of concern for many parents but most causes of intoeing tend to improve over time.
Racial Disparities Found in Children’s Urologic Surgery
Researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that black children who undergo urologic surgery have higher postsurgical complication rates than white children.
CHOP Physician-researcher Named to Military Family Readiness Council
David Rubin, MD, director of PolicyLab at CHOP, was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council.
Comprehensive Care for Congenital Neck Masses
An in-depth look at the comprehensive care available for neck masses, complex conditions with the potential to grow large and block the fetal airway.
Management of Cervical Teratomas and Cervical Lymphatic Malformations
Although rare, two of the most common congenital neck masses diagnosed during pregnancy are cervical teratomas and cervical lymphatic malformations. Learn about the delivery and treatment options of neck masses.
Postnatal Care and Sclerotherapy for Lymphatic Malformations
Newborns with a neck mass are cared for in CHOP's N/IICU by the Neonatal Surgical Team. Sclerotherapy is one of the treatment method used in babies with lymphatic malformations.