Publications by authors named "Sylvette Marleix"

Introduction: Quantitative Gait Analysis (QGA) is the gold-standard for detailed study of lower-limb movement, angles and forces, especially in pediatrics, providing a decision aid for treatment and for assessment of results. However, widespread use of QGA is hindered by the need for specific equipment and trained personnel and high costs. Recently, the OpenPose system used algorithms for 2D video movement analysis, to determine joint points and angles without any supplementary equipment or great expertise.

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Open fracture is rare in children, raising dual issues of sepsis and mechanics. Here, we address certain practical questions regarding childhood open fracture. Should the recognized adult classifications be used in children? Two classifications exist for adults, without pediatric specificities; of these, we recommend Gustilo's, as being more precise in its description of severe grades.

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Introduction: Pediatric idiopathic pes planovalgus can correct itself with growth. Otherwise, in the event of functional impairment and after failed conservative treatment, surgery can be considered. Based on a multicenter retrospective study, we report the functional and radiographic results obtained after subtalar arthroereisis.

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Bone lengthening surgeries are difficult procedures for both the patient and the professional. Complications are common and pediatric orthopedists have been working to reduce them. The discovery of progressive bone lengthening was a first step in improving these procedures, followed by the advent of external fixators.

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Background: At birth, clinical classifications are the only available tools for evaluating the severity of congenital clubfoot. Ultrasound provides an assessment of the anatomical abnormalities. The objective of this study was to assess correlations between physical and ultrasound findings at birth.

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Aim: To evaluate the relationship between the movement abnormalities of the impaired upper limb in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) and bimanual performance.

Method: Twenty-three children with unilateral CP (mean age 11y 10mo [SD 2y 8mo]) underwent evaluation of bimanual performance (Assisting Hand Assessment [AHA]) and a three-dimensional movement analysis to measure deviations in the movement of their affected upper limb, and compared with 23 typically developing children (TDC) (mean age 11y 11mo [SD 2y 5mo]). Kinematic indices, such as the Global Arm Profile Score (APS), which summarizes the global movement deviation of the upper limb from the norm, and the Global Arm Variable Score (AVS), which represent movement deviations for a given joint, were calculated and correlated to AHA.

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Postvaricella protein S deficiency is a rare and severe disease. We report a case of extensive necrotic skin lesions of acute onset 7 days after varicella in a 4-year-old girl. Protein S antigen and activity were <10%, and antiprotein S antibodies were detected.

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