Pediatric acute leg compartment syndrome after peroneus longus rupture: a case series.

We present the case of three pediatric patients who presented with non-fracture acute lateral compartment syndrome after 'minor trauma'. All patients were male and sustained the inciting event during football. Two of the patients were able to resume play after their injury.

The Influence of Body Habitus on Documented Brace Wear and Progression in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Background: Although studies have been published stating obese patients are less compliant with brace use, no objective studies measuring hours of daily brace wear have been performed to correlate brace wear and success with body mass index (BMI). The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between BMI and brace compliance, and between BMI and progression to surgical magnitude of 50 degrees or more.

Methods: A total of 175 adolescents were prescribed thoracolumbarsacral orthosis for the treatment of an adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and followed to completion of treatment.

Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.

Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. Displaced supracondylar humerus fractures that are associated with neurologic and/or vascular injuries should be treated with timely reduction via closed techniques. If closed reduction fails, reduction via open techniques is indicated.

Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.

Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. Displaced supracondylar humerus fractures that are associated with neurologic and/or vascular injuries are treated with timely reduction through closed techniques. When closed techniques fail, reduction by open methods is indicated.