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Sprains and Strains in Children

<p><blurb></blurb></p> <p>Strains, sprains, and bruises make up the majority of sports injuries. Treatment for a strain or sprain depends on the child's age and the extent of the injury.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Infant Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

Jun 21, 2016

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ultrasounds for every infant, but it does support referral for ultrasound and/or pediatric orthopedic consultation for babies with an abnormal physical exam or major risk factors for DDH.

Screening for Scoliosis

Jun 21, 2016

When is the right time to screen for scoliosis, what should you look for during an exam, and what actions should you take? John "Jack" Flynn, MD, chief of Orthopedics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers some guidance.

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US May Be Greatly Undercounting Pediatric Concussions

May 31, 2016

A joint study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds the majority of concussions are diagnosed at primary care sites and not in emergency departments.

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