A Dilemma in the Management of Distal Tibia Fractures Solved by Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis Technique: A Prospective Study.

Introduction Managing distal tibia fractures is challenging for trauma surgeons because of their peculiar anatomy with less soft tissue coverage and poor blood supply. There are various treatment options for distal tibia fractures such as open reduction and plating, minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis, and intramedullary interlocking nailing. Open reduction and internal fixation can lead to excessive soft tissue dissection and devascularization of fracture fragments.

Osteoid osteoma of the distal radius presenting as an inconspicuous swelling in a young child.

Osteoid osteoma is a benign osteoblastic tumour with a predilection for the lower extremity that rarely affects the forearm. It is commonly seen in adolescents and young adults, and is seldom diagnosed in the paediatric age group. We report a boy in his early childhood who presented with a swelling over the distal forearm, which was incidentally noted by the mother 3 months ago.

Harnessing the Power of Mobile Phone Technology: Screening and Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder With Smartphone Apps.

Integrating smartphone applications into screening and identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a promising and innovative frontier within healthcare. This forward-looking paper examines the current landscape of ASD screening apps, shedding light on their potential advantages and addressing and navigating significant challenges. One of the most compelling aspects of these apps lies in their potential to democratize access to ASD screening, effectively breaking down geographical barriers.

Functional Outcome of Varus Derotation Osteotomy in Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Can It Be Justified in Late-Presenting Disease?

Background: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) in children older than seven years has often been associated with accelerated progress and poor outcome. The results of varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO) of the proximal femur in this cohort are not consistently predictable. This study was aimed at assessing the functional outcome of VDRO for hip containment in children with late-presenting LCPD.