Burnei's "double X" internal fixation technique for supracondylar humerus fractures in children: indications, technique, advantages and alternative interventions : Study and Research Group in Pediatric Orthopaedics-2012.

Background: The Study and Research Group in Pediatric Orthopedics-2012 initated this retrospective study due to the fact that in Romania and in other countries, the numerous procedures do not ensure the physicians a definite point of view related to the therapeutic criteria in the treatment of supracondylar fractures. That is why the number of complications and their severity brought into notice these existent deficiencies. In order to correct some of these complications, cubitus varus or valgus, Prof.

Upper and lower limb length equalization: diagnosis, limb lengthening and curtailment, epiphysiodesis.

Introduction: This article contains notions and guidelines derived from the current therapeutic approach used in the Pediatric Orthopedics Clinic of "M.S. Curie" Hospital, Bucharest.

[Posterior urethral valves--diagnosis and primary treatment considerations].

Posterior Urethral Valves--PUV are the most common cause of bladder outflow obstruction in male infants, representig about 10% of prenatally detected hydronephrosis. The medical records of 27 patients, admitted and treated in the pediatric urology department of "Maria Sklodowska Curie" Emergency Hospital for Children, Bucharest, between 2001-2010 where reviewed. The aim of the study is to discuss the endoscopic valve ablation as the first choice treatment of PUV.

Laparoscopic exploration in pediatric surgery emergencies.

The laparoscopic approach of pediatric surgery emergencies represents a specific preoccupation in hospitals everywhere in the world. Nowadays, when confronted with this pathology, pediatric surgeons are able to apply certain well-defined therapeutic protocols, depending on the technical equipment at their disposal and their laparoscopic expertise and training. We hereby present some of the surgical pediatric emergencies that have been subjected to minimally invasive celioscopic techniques, in the Department of Pediatric Surgery "Maria Sklodowska Curie" Hospital, from August 1999 to July 2007.

Acute osteomyelitis--special cases with particularities related to specific locations.

In the clinical practice of paediatric orthopaedic surgery, there are a few cases of acute osteomyelitis which are not characterized by general and local infectious syndrome, making the diagnosis difficult and leading to severe complications. The specific locations, seldom affected, are the spine, pubis, ilium, ischium, sacrum and coccyx. Comparing with other regions, spinal osteomyelitis is less frequent (1:80).

Discal hernia in children and teenagers: medical, surgical and recovery treatment.

Lumbar disc hernia represents a rare situation for the physician. The first intervention in disc hernia was performed during the '40. The rate of surgery needing lumbar hernia is about 1-2%.

Von Recklinghausen's disease--elements of clinical practice.

Neurofibromatosis is a condition described for the first time by Von Recklingahausen in 1882. This disease is one of the most common genetic disorders and is characterized by multiple tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system, brown macules on the skin, bone deformities, and by vascular and visceral disorders. Despite extensive basic science research, the diagnosis is still based largely on clinical criteria, which often present gradually during childhood.