Publications by authors named "C Bjitro"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of open anterior subscapularis release surgery in children over 12 months with unresolved neonatal brachial plexus palsy, focusing on improving shoulder contracture.
- Results showed a significant improvement in shoulder function scores and movements such as abduction and lateral rotation, with notable enhancements in activities like bringing hands to the mouth and head.
- The findings indicate that children with more severe injuries experience greater functional recovery after surgery, although there was no significant change in medial rotation of the shoulder.
Article Synopsis
- Motorcycle accidents involving wheel spokes have become a significant cause of ankle and foot injuries in children under 16 years old in developing countries, particularly during afternoon rides as pillion passengers.
- The study analyzed 30 cases over 11 years, revealing a notable increase in injuries after 2015, with a majority suffering severe injuries such as tendon ruptures and bone fractures.
- Key findings indicate that larger wound sizes and loss of soft tissue are linked to the severity of injuries, highlighting the need for better prevention strategies for child passengers.
Unusual locations of osteoarticular tuberculosis in children: a report of 12 cases.
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res
May 2013
Introduction: Unusual locations of osteoarticular tuberculosis (OA-TB) raise diagnostic issues due to their untypical and non-suggestive clinical and radiological presentation.
Objectives: The present retrospective study analyzed the various clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective series included 12 children (mean age, 7 years 4 months; sex-ratio, 0.