Is Cam Morphology Found in Ancient and Medieval Populations in Addition to Modern Populations?

Background: Cam morphology is thought to originate near puberty and reflects a response of the peripheral aspect of the proximal femoral physis to increased local load. Participation in particular sports activities has been associated with cam morphology in contemporary patient populations; however, it is unclear whether cam is a recent phenomenon. There are limited data regarding the frequency of its occurrence and the general deviations in femoral anatomy in different historical populations.

Problems, Complications, and Factors Predisposing to Failure of Fassier-Duval Rodding in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Double-center Study.

Background: Although Fassier-Duval (FD) rods have been used for almost 2 decades, knowledge of factors predisposing to their failure is limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to: (1) present the most common complications of FD rodding, (2) present tips on how to avoid or overcome them, and (3) identify factors predisposing to treatment failure.

Methods: Fifty-eight rod segments in 19 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (mainly type III) underwent analysis with a median follow-up (FU) time of 4.

Is acetabular dysplasia and pelvic deformity properly interpreted in patients with congenital femoral deficiency? A 3D analysis of pelvic computed tomography.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the pelvis's morphology and spatial orientation of the acetabulum, and their relation to the severity of Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD) using 3D imaging. Defining these pathologies is crucial for adequate surgical correction.

Methods: The shape and structure of the acetabulum and pelvis were evaluated in 14 children with unilateral CFD via 3D computed tomography (CT) scans, and then analysed with geometric morphometrics (Procrustes ANOVA).

Good outcomes of modified Grammont and Langenskiöld technique in children with habitual patellar dislocation.

Purpose: In this study, the functional mid-term outcomes of the modified Grammont and Langenskiöld technique was assessed in skeletally immature patients with habitual patellar dislocation, with emphasis on knee function, pain, and other possible post-surgical complications. This is the first study concerning the application of the modified Grammont and Langenskiöld technique in habitual patellar dislocations.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study considered 10 patients (15 knees), ranging from 7 to 11 years old, who underwent the modified Grammont and Langenskiold procedure between 2015 and 2018.