Evaluation of pain in pediatric upper extremity conditions.

Study Design: Narrative Review.

Introduction: Hand surgeons and therapists play an important role in the early identification of children at risk of developing chronic or recurrent pain after an upper extremity injury. Early identification of children at risk of developing a pain syndrome is critical because their physical, psychological, and/or social functioning may decline quickly without proper management due to the multidimensional nature of pain.

Clinical impact and evidence base for physiotherapy in treating childhood chronic pain.

Purpose: As part of the special series on pain, our objectives are to describe the key features of chronic pain in children, present the rationale for interdisciplinary treatment, report a case study based on our biopsychosocial approach, and highlight the integral role of physiotherapy in reducing children's pain and improving function. We also evaluate the evidence base supporting physiotherapy for treating chronic neuropathic pain in children.

Summary Of Key Points: Chronic pain affects many children and adolescents.

Reasons for hospital admissions among youth and young adults with cerebral palsy.

Objective: To identify the most common reasons for acute care hospital admissions among youth (age range, 13-17.9y) and young adults (age range, 23-32.9y) with cerebral palsy (CP).

Youth and young adults with cerebral palsy: their use of physician and hospital services.

Objectives: To examine patterns of health care utilization among youth and young adults who have cerebral palsy (CP) and to provide information to guide the development of health services for adults who have CP.

Design: This study analyzed health insurance data for outpatient physician visits and hospital admissions for a 4-year period.

Setting: Six children's treatment centers in Ontario, Canada.