Interfacility Transfer of Pediatric Supracondylar Elbow Fractures: Transfer by Ambulance Shows No Advantage in Speed of Transfer or Prevention of Complications.

Background: The treatment of supracondylar humerus (SCH) fractures is increasingly centralized in tertiary centers. Interfacility transfer from other facilities may occur by ground ambulance or privately owned vehicle (POV). The objective of this study was to determine if interfacility transfer by POV is equivalent in transfer time and perioperative complications compared with ground ambulance.

Intraoperative Radiation Exposure in Adolescent Idiopathic and Neuromuscular Scoliosis.

Background: Intraoperative imaging is often used to aid pedicle screw placement during scoliosis operations. Higher rates of cancer and death have been observed in orthopaedic surgeons and radiation technologists, including a fourfold higher rate of breast cancer in female orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate variability in intraoperative radiation during spinal fusions for both adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS).

Mechanical Failure of 2 Cannulated Screw Fixation for Unstable SCFE: A Case Report.

Case: A 13-year-old obese boy presented with an acute-on-chronic unstable left slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). He underwent in situ surgical fixation with two 6.5-mm fully threaded cannulated screws.

Twice exceptionality: A hidden diagnosis in primary care.

Here's how to navigate the interplay between cognitive giftedness and emotional/social challenges.