Publications by authors named "Elizabeth G Shannon"

A fracture of the clavicle is a relatively common injury that occurs in patients of all ages. The clavicle is the most commonly fractured long bone in children. The infant, child, or adolescent with a clavicle fracture usually has a history of trauma.

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The discoid lateral meniscus is the most common abnormal meniscal variant in children. It affects the shape and mobility of the menisci, altering the normal mechanical relationships between the articulating surfaces of the knee and predisposing it to injury. The incidence of discoid lateral meniscus is estimated to be 1%-3% in the pediatric population and the condition is bilateral in 10%-20% of patients (Stanitski, 2002).

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This study was designed to determine the efficacy of waterproof cast-lining materials in children with short-arm, long-arm, and short-leg casts. Eligible patients had healing fractures 2 weeks after reduction, stable fractures requiring no reduction, or sprains. A total of 165 waterproof-lined casts were applied and 124 children and parents completed a survey (76.

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