Healthy children with frequent fractures: how much evaluation is needed?

Objective: We performed a case-control study to determine whether occult bone disease is associated with a history of frequent fractures in children.

Methods: Healthy children with > or = 2 incidences of low-energy fractures were recruited (n = 68). Children with no history of fractures served as control subjects (n = 57).

Remodeling of the proximal femur after varus osteotomy.

The purpose of this study was to measure the remodeling of the proximal femur after varus osteotomy and to determine the factors that may affect the degree of angular correction. In addition, we wanted to determine the degree of remodeling over time. One hundred nine varus proximal osteotomies were performed on 66 children with hip dysplasia.

Remodeling of the proximal femur after varus osteotomy in children with cerebral palsy.

The purpose of this study was to determine and measure the factors that affect the remodeling of the proximal femur after varus osteotomy in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Seventy-five varus proximal osteotomies were performed on 44 children (26 females, 18 males) for hip dysplasia. Thirty-nine patients had spastic CP and five had spastic diplegia; 35 patients used a wheelchair for mobility and nine could walk.

Combined odontoid and jefferson fracture in a child: a case report.

Study Design: A case of combined odontoid and Jefferson fracture is reported.

Objective: To alert spine physicians to the rare combination of an odontoid and Jefferson fracture in a child.

Methods: A 5-year old boy presented with neck pain and torticollis after falling on his head from a four-wheeler that had rolled over.