Titanium Elastic Nail Fixation Versus Spica Cast Application for the Treatment of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures in Children Under Five Years Old: A Retrospective Study.

Background Femoral fractures are the most common type of injury requiring hospitalization in children. Treatment for femoral shaft fractures (FSFs) in children under six years old using closed reduction and spica cast (SC) application is a widely accepted method. In our institution, we offer the option of titanium elastic nail (TEN) fixation to parents of children under five years old.

Correction of Femoral Torsional Deformities by Rotational Guided Growth.

: Femoral torsional malalignment is a common cause of in-toeing and out-toeing in children, often leading to gait disturbances, functional limitations, and increased risk of falls. Traditionally, osteotomy was the only surgical option for correction. A minimally invasive technique known as rotational guided growth (RGG) has recently been introduced to address these malalignments.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeons may perform better in terms of surgical outcomes in type 3 supracondylar humerus fractures: a comparative analysis.

Supracondylar fractures of the humerus represent the most common surgical fractures in pediatric patients. There is a discourse regarding the influence of the surgeon training on treatment. Different studies show equivocal effect of subspecialty training.

The Relationship Between Scoliosis, Spinal Bone Density, and Truncal Muscle Strength in Familial Dysautonomia Patients.

This combined retrospective and prospective study aimed to investigate the relationship between scoliosis, spinal bone mineral density (BMD), and truncal muscle strength in patients with familial dysautonomia (FD). A total of 79 FD patients (40 male, 39 female) aged 5-44 years were included. The severity of scoliosis, lumbar spine BMD (Z-score), and truncal muscle strength were assessed.