The Season of Hoverboards: A Case Series of Fractures.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the types of pediatric orthopedic extremity fractures that are sustained as a result of hoverboard (self-balancing, self-propelling, 2-wheeled boards) use.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of all orthopedic consultations from the emergency department at our institution from December 1 to 31, 2015. Data was collected on the injury mechanism, fracture location, management, and patient characteristics including sex, age, and hand dominance.

A protocol for the management of pediatric type I open fractures.

Background: The management of pediatric type I open fractures remains controversial. There has been no consistent protocol established in the literature for the non-operative management of these injuries.

Methods: A protocol was developed at our institution for the non-operative management of pediatric type I open forearm fractures.

Septic arthritis associated with closed intra-articular fracture: a case series.

Background: Osteomyelitis in the setting of closed fractures is a recognized association in the literature, but to our knowledge, septic arthritis after a closed intra-articular fracture has not yet been reported.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 3 cases of septic arthritis after closed intra-articular fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe, distal tibia, and distal humerus.

Results: The patients presented with fever, erythema, pain, and elevated infectious indices.

The healing forearm fracture: a matched comparison of forearm refractures.

Background: Forearm fractures in children usually heal rapidly after closed treatment. Recent studies report forearm refracture rates of 5%. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for refracture based on radiographic variables.