Unicameral bone cysts are benign bone lesions commonly seen in pediatric patients. Several
treatment methods have been described with variable results and high recurrence rates. …

Background: Spica casting is the standard of care for femur fractures in children up to 6
years of age. The indications for surgery are controversial. We sought to compare immediate …

Reconstruction options in children after bone tumor resection are as varied as they are
challenging. Advances in biologic and endoprosthetic design have led to many choices, all of …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate risk factors of avascular
necrosis (AVN) after closed treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Methods A …

Background: Distal femoral epiphyseal fractures are uncommon but have a high incidence
rate of complications. It is not clear whether there are any reliable predictor factors and …

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone sarcoma in children. Imaging plays a
pivotal role in diagnostic workup, surgical planning, and follow-up monitoring for possible …

Methods: The records of patients discharged from Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center with
a diagnosis of acute osteoarticular infection between 2000 and 2004 were reviewed. Data …

Background: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of disorders of unknown
etiology with a wide spectrum of clinical presentation. We sought to identify what, if any, has …

… Arkader or an immediate family member serves as a paid consultant to or is an employee
of Biomet Trauma. Dr. Dormans or an immediate family member serves as a board member, …

Background: Chance fractures or flexion-distraction injuries of the spine are uncommon in
children. Previous reports have been limited to isolated case reports or very small …