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Pediatric Reflections: Winter 2023
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Caring for a teen after concussion requires attention not only to their physical and academic needs but also to their social and emotional well-being.
News at CHOP: Fall 2022
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Meet three new division chiefs and more news and updates from CHOP.
Hip Surveillance in Cerebral Palsy: The Importance of Doing It Early and Often
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The importance of intervening early is highlighted by the novel techniques available to prevent or delay hip dislocation in patients with cerebral palsy.
Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2022
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A 5-year-old male presents to the pediatrician for a well-child visit. His parents report that he is growing and developing well, but they are concerned about recurrent nosebleeds.
Single Event Multilevel Surgery for Patients with Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy: The Intersection of Neuromuscular and Deformity Surgery
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The secondary impairments in cerebral palsy lead to loss of function, pain, and more. This is where the orthopedic surgeon can intervene to help.
Lower Extremity Deformity: What to Know, When to Refer, and What We Do
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The field of lower extremity deformity is complex; identifying these patients is a task shared by all clinicians seeing children with a lower limb complaint.
Alumni Notes Fall 2022
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There is always a lot of news to share, but this column will be devoted to 2 of our beloved colleagues who passed away this spring, Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong and Dr. Doug Canning.
Young Attending’s Corner: The Unique Privilege of Caring for Patients with Congenital Limb Deficiencies
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While orthopedic training can prepare you for the nuts and bolts of surgery, as a new attending, Dr. Chrissy Goodbody reflects on what has struck her most in her transition from training to practice.
Beyond Bowed Legs: Diagnosing and Treating Infantile Blount’s Disease
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Do you know the signs for when the patient may benefit from seeing a pediatric orthopaedic specialist to correct genu varum or address other red flag issues?
Alumni Notes Summer 2022
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Remember our CHOP Alumni Motto: Keep … Tradition, Keep … in Mind, Keep … in Touch!