The Pediatrician and Child Maltreatment
Child abuse and neglect are inherently challenging problems for pediatricians. It is hoped that this article makes this work easier, albeit not easy, and highlights the many ways that pediatricians…
PEDIATRICS
Addressing Child Maltreatment: Helping Those on the Frontlines
Howard Dubowitz, MD, MS, Editor John M. Leventhal, MD, Editor There is no doubt that child abuse and neglect are serious problems in every country. They are far too prevalent…
Child Maltreatment and Prevention
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Child abuse is a global problem, occurring in virtually every society throughout the world. Child abuse is not a product of modern society; archeological…
Update on the Evaluation and Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heritable bone fragility disorder that presents with a wide clinical phenotype spectrum: from perinatal lethality and severe deformities to very mild forms without fractures. Most…
Update on Evaluation and Treatment of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that can be seen in children of all ages. It is most commonly seen as an adolescent idiopathic condition. Progressive scoliosis between 25° and 45°…
Evaluation and Treatment of Childhood Musculoskeletal Injury in the Office
Evaluation and treatment of acute musculoskeletal injuries can be rewarding for primary care providers. They are common presenting complaints, and with appropriate management, many patients make a full recovery in…
Foot Pain in the Child and Adolescent
There are multiple causes of pediatric foot and ankle pain. Although conservative measures are appropriate for initial management, patients with refractory pain should be given consideration for further intervention. This…
Lower Extremity Rotational and Angular Issues in Children
Familial concern regarding perceived rotational and angular deformities is a common part of any primary care practice. It is essential for the medical practitioner to understand the wide normal range…
Assessment and Treatment of Knee Pain in the Child and Adolescent Athlete
Knee pain in children and adolescents is one of the most prevalent complaints in a pediatric practice, accounting for at least a third of musculoskeletal complaints. Accurate diagnosis requires an…
Assessment and Treatment of Hip Pain in the Adolescent Athlete
Hip pain in the adolescent athlete is a common source of functional impairment and can limit athletic performance. In the past, many intra- and extra-articular hip abnormalities went unrecognized and…
