Introduction Burn injuries are common in the pediatric population, representing the fourth leading cause of emergency department visits in the western world. Burns affecting the hand present a significant challenge…
Introduction Pediatric sports are a cornerstone of childhood in the United States. According to a 2008 report compiled by the Women’s Sports Foundation, approximately 69% of girls and 75% of…
Introduction Volkmann’s ischemic contracture is the outcome of prolonged muscle and nerve ischemia resulting most commonly from delayed or untreated acute compartment syndrome. Increased compartment pressures decrease capillary perfusion to…
Introduction Traumatic amputations are a challenge at any age, often requiring extensive input from the medical and therapy team to provide the patient with the optimal functional outcome. Therapists are…
Introduction/Pertinent Anatomy As youth sports participation continues to increase, there has been a corresponding increase in the amount of injuries seen, especially shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. Traumatic injuries such…
Elbow Fractures Anatomy and Classification of Elbow Fractures Fractures about the pediatric elbow are common; they account for 5%–10% of all fractures in children. The unique anatomy of the elbow…
Introduction Flexor tendon injuries in children are less prevalent and have less evidentiary support as compared to the adult population. Most authors agree that immobilization protocols comprise a safe and…
Introduction Spinal cord injury is devastating to the patient, the family, and his or her friends. In an instance, life has downgraded dramatically with respect to ambulation, limb usage, bladder/bowel…
Introduction Most children experience at least one fracture during their childhood and adolescence. Pediatric and adolescent fractures are more commonly observed in males than females (65% vs. 50% of children,…
Introduction Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common inflammatory joint disorder in childhood and may cause substantial intraarticular damage, long-term joint sequelae, and eventual disability. Arthritis occurring with other…
