Characterization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus From Children at Hospital Admission: Experiences From a Hospital in a German Metropolitan Area.

Background: Since the 1990s, community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) are described as emerging independent of health care. CA-MRSA is associated with the colonization and infection of healthy, immunocompetent younger individuals. While skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are predominant, life-threatening syndromes can also occur.

Evaluation of severely displaced radial neck fractures in children treated with elastic stable intramedullary nailing.

Background: We performed a retrospective case study of 28 consecutive severely displaced radial neck fractures (Judet types III and IV) in children treated with elastic stable intramedullary nailing using the Metaizeau technique.

Methods: We reviewed all preoperative radiographs and classified the injuries according to Judet. All patients were asked to return for later assessment.

Pediatric fractures of the carpal scaphoid: a retrospective clinical and radiological study.

A retrospective study was undertaken of 22 carpal scaphoid fracture patients younger than 18 years. Of these, 17 patients received conservative treatment, and 5 received treatment involving screw fixation with or without a bone graft from the iliac crest. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Cooney score.