A Virtual Clinic for DDH Pavlik Harness Monitoring.

Background: Pavlik harness (PH) treatment is successful in treating over 90% of newborns with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). There is a need for close supervision, frequent adjustments, size changes, and monitoring of complications. This paper aims to provide a safe criterion for remote follow-up of DDH patients treated in a PH to reduce the risk of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) exposure to patients, parents, and health practitioners.

Thromboprophylaxis in Intramedullary Limb Lengthening Surgery.

Aim: The use of intramedullary lengthening devices is becoming increasingly popular. There are limited data regarding the incidence of venous thromboembolism following intramedullary lengthening surgery and no reports or guidance for current practice on use of thromboprophylaxis. Following a case of post-operative deep vein thrombosis in our institution, we felt that it is important to assess best practice.

Femoral lengthening using the Precice intramedullary limb-lengthening system: outcome comparison following antegrade and retrograde nails.

Aims: The Precice intramedullary limb-lengthening system has demonstrated significant benefits over external fixation lengthening methods, leading to a paradigm shift in limb lengthening. This study compares outcomes following antegrade and retrograde femoral lengthening in both adolescent and adult patients.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was undertaken of a consecutive series of 107 femoral lengthening operations in 92 patients.