Purpose To assess the intra- and inter-observer reliability of the novel vertebral bone quality
(VBQ) scoring system. Methods Four orthopedic surgery residents at various levels of …

Purpose A tendoachilles lengthening (TAL) is indicated in over 85 % of cases treated with
the Ponseti technique. A percutaneous TAL is often performed in the clinic. Reported …

Objectives: To clarify the incidence, associated conditions, and timing of fasciotomy for
compartment syndrome (CS) in children with a supracondylar (SC) fracture of the humerus. …

Achieving value in health care continues to be a growing point of emphasis. Value is defined
as health outcomes achieved per dollar spent (Value= Outcomes Cost/). This definition …

Background As the prevalence and associated health care costs of osteoporosis continue to
rise in our aging population, there is a growing need to continue to identify methods to …

Background: The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of transphyseal screw hemi-epiphysiodesis
at the medial malleolus for the treatment of valgus ankle deformity. Methods: An …

Introduction: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare process with significant risk for morbidity
and mortality. Treatment includes an extended course of antibiotics with or without surgery …

Objective The objective of the current study was to analyze the outcomes of short versus long
leg casts in the treatment of childhood accidental spiral tibial (CAST) fractures. Methods A …

Category: Trauma; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Surgical management pilon fractures continue
to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Despite a staged protocol, anatomic reduction, …

Purpose: Compartment Syndrome (CS) is one of the most feared consequences of supracondylar
fracture of the humerus in children. The exact incidence, the factors contributing to its …