Publications by authors named "Charlotte F Wahle"
Background And Objectives: Soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) are rare but can be devastating. Paradigm shifts in adjuvant treatment have expanded the availability of limb salvage; however, a subset of patients still require amputation. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of patient, disease, and practice-related factors on rates of amputation in STS.
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- Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are commonly used in pediatric orthopedic surgery for pain management and quicker discharge, but they can lead to both short- and long-term complications.
- A systematic review identified 16 studies (10% of those reviewed) that discussed long-term complications following PNBs in pediatric patients, with 9 reporting issues such as chronic pain, motor deficits, and reduced range of motion.
- Overall, complications were noted in a small percentage of patients, with chronic pain occurring in 5%, strength deficits in 10%, and sensory deficits in just 0.07%.
Background: Commonly cited discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) imaging definitions are based on adult magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements. This pathology commonly presents in pediatric populations; however, whether accepted adult measurements reliably apply to children and adolescents is unknown.
Purpose/hypothesis: This purposes of the study were to determine (1) the utility of applying adult-accepted MRI definitions of DLM to pediatric patients, (2) whether sex differences affect the applicability of the criteria, and (3) whether MRI magnet strength and/or tear presence affect MRI measurements for diagnosing DLM in pediatric patients.
First Rib Stress Fracture in an Adolescent Elite Tennis Player: A Case Report.
JBJS Case Connect
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- * After ineffective treatment, imaging revealed a nondisplaced fracture of the posterior left first rib rather than just shoulder pathology.
- * The conclusion highlights that while stress injuries are common in tennis, atraumatic rib fractures are unusual, stressing the importance of considering rib stress fractures due to factors like youth sports specialization and overtraining.