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The Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest by BSCOS is produced by the research and education committee of the British Society of Children’s Orthopaedic Surgeons. This quarterly PODcast aims to deliver and discuss the most influential papers published in the field of paediatric orthopaedic surgery from all relevant journals with special guests and features.

  1. 12/14/2025

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 14 (Q4 2025)

    As we approach the festive period, BSCOS is proud to bring you the 14th Episode of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest with Professor Simon Kelley, Chief of Orthopaedics at Texas Childrens Hospital! As a true leader within our field and having moved from Sick Kids in Toronto to taking lead of the largest children’s hospital in the world he talks about launching a paediatric hip fellowship to sponsoring NFL Games. WWe discuss his practice, mid career advice to surgeons and how augmented reality can make our most complex procedures more safe and reproducible.    We also spoke to Dan Reed from Evelina London Childrens hospital about the upcoming BSCOS Meeting, held in London 12-13th March 2026. Register now at www.bscosmeeting.com   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Also our favourite Brits who made it big across the Pond! Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK on X / Instagram! REFERENCES:   1.     You Do Not Need to Pull Out the Onion to See if It Is Growing: Treatment of DDH With Closed Reduction and 3 Consecutive Months of Spica Casting. Colello et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Dec 2025. PMID: 41324290.   2.     Chemical Disinfection of an Accidentally Contaminated and Irreplaceable Inorganic Element During Orthopaedic Surgery Is a Safe Option. Corbaz et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Nov 2025 19;107(22):2582-2587. PMID: 41315044;   3.     The "6 Plate": A Novel Open Device for Rotational Guided Growth-A Pilot Research in the Ovine Femur. Russi et al. J Pediatr Soc North Am. Sept 2025 29;13:100275. PMID: 41244141   4.     A comparative randomized-controlled trial of serial casting and exercises on ankle range of motion, toe walking severity, walking balance, and functional health-related quality of life in children with idiopathic toe walking. Giray et al. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2025 Sep 1;34(5):465-476.  PMID: 40167594.   5.     Treatment of acute trauma-related pain in children and adolescents with methoxyflurane (Penthrox®) compared to placebo (MAGPIE): A randomised clinical trial. PERIUK Study. Injury. Dec 2025;56(12):112830. PMID: 41242203.   6.      Use of smart glasses imaging for interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomised clinical trial. Liu et al.  Br J Anaesth. 2025 Oct;135(4):1067-1074. PMID: 40816930   7.     A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Functional Bracing and Spica Casting for Femoral Fractures Showed Equivalent Early Outcomes. Andras et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Jun 26;107(16):1769-1776. PMID: 40570075.   8.     Orthopedic surgery after selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with cerebral palsy: A matched cohort study. Schwartz et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2025 Oct;67(10):e162. PMID: 40785152.   9.     Knee surveillance for ambulant children with cerebral palsy. Thomason et al. J Child Orthop. 2025 Apr 15;19(4):253-266. PMID: 40248438   10.  Anterior Distal Femoral Hemiepiphysiodesis Procedure: A Comparison of Antegrade Versus Retrograde Insertion. Krajewski et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Sep 1;45(8):e745-e751.PMID: 40243185.   11.  Femoral rotational osteotomy for posterior hip impingement in young adults with increased femoral version. Emara et al. Int Orthop. 2025 Oct;49(10):2473-2479. PMID: 40879765   12.  How Urgent Are Stable SCFEs? A Multisite Retrospective Study of Surgical Timing and Complications Among Patients With Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. White et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Sep 1;45(8):485-491. PMID: 40314216.   Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B

    1h 27m

  2. 08/10/2025

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 13 (Q2 2025)

    Despite a busy Summer, BSCOS is proud to bring you the 13th Episode of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest with Mr Mike Reidy (@mikejreidy) from Aberdeen Childrens Hospital and previous BOA Trainer of The Year! As an incredible educator, surgeon and all round human being, Mike discusses his practice at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, where he and his colleagues provide general paediatric orthopedic services with subspecialty interests to North Scotland, with Mike focusing on hip and neuromuscular conditions. He shares his experience with dyslexia and how alternative learning methods helped his medical education, noting that he now uses AI tools to assist with processing complex documents in his role as Training Program Director (TPD).   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Also…we discuss our favourite Mikes! Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK on X / Instagram! REFERENCES:   1.     Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Rotational Malalignment in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Cross Pinning Versus Lateral Para-olecranon Pinning. Muto et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Sept 2025. PMID: 40323798   2.     Can We Accurately Predict Adult Height in Pediatric Patients Who Undergo Treatment for Sarcoma? Prigmore et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Feb 2025. PMID: 39915098   3.     Total Hip Arthroplasty in Children: A Dutch Arthroplasty Register Study with Data from 283 Hips. van Kouswijk et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. April 2025. PMID: 39946439   4.     Efficacy of a Graftless Salter Osteotomy in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Kim et al. J Pediatr Soc North Am. March 2025. PMID: 40432865   5.     Removable Boot vs Casting of Toddler's Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Boutin et al. JAMA Pediatr. April 2025. PMID: 40257790   6.     Transverse plane kinematics between walking and running change frequently for children and young adults with idiopathic torsional issues. Maniatopoulos et al. Gait Posture. July 2025. PMID: 40616969.   7.     The value of white blood cell count in predicting serious bacterial infections in children presenting to the emergency department: a multicentre observational study. PERFORM Study Group. Arch Dis Child. Feb 2025. PMID: 39332842   8.     Completely Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures with Skin Tenting in Adolescents: Results from the FACTS Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. Willimon et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. May 2025. PMID: 40446020.   9.     Impact of liberal preoperative clear fluid fasting regimens on the risk of pulmonary aspiration in children (EUROFAST): an international prospective cohort study. EUROFAST Study Group. Br J Anaesth. July 2025. PMID: 40410101   10.  An International Consensus on Evaluation and Management of Idiopathic Genu Valgum: A Modified Delphi Survey. Ranade et al. J Pediatr Orthop. May-June 2025. PMID: 39901664.   11.  Adolescents with Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Condyle Present with High Rates of Corresponding Coronal Malalignment. Clark et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. June 2025. PMID: 40153481   12.  Test-retest reliability of clinical measurements of lower extremity joint motion and alignment in the pediatric population. Saabye et al. J Child Orthop. May 2025. PMID: 40386448   13.  Plates for the treatment of long bone metaphyseal and diaphyseal fracture and deformity in osteogenesis imperfecta: A scoping review. Louni & Hamdy. J Child Orthop. April 2025. PMID: 40292352   14.  Long-Term Functional and Radiographic Outcomes of Untreated Tarsal Coalitions: A Community-Based Observational Study. Nash et al. J Pediatr Orthop. August 2025. PMID: 40183211     Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B

    1h 11m

  3. 04/06/2025

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 12 (Q1 2025)

    All fresh back from the latest EPOS meeting in Toulouse! We Welcome listeners back to the 12th EPISODE of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with special guest Darius Rad of Southampton Childrens Hospital! Heradling from Transylavania in Romania, he trained at Royal London Hospital, Great Ormond Street and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales before being appointed as a consultant in Southampton where hei s part of a growing team!   His favourite poem is The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost: “I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.”   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Also…we play EURO-HOT or EURO-NOT so stay tuned and be educated on 90’s European Dance Music! Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK on X / Instagram! REFERENCES: 1.    Autism screening and diagnostic outcomes among toddlers born preterm. Hamner et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. March 2025. PMID: 39165130   2.    The effect of vitamin D on the speed and quality of pediatric fracture healing. Hendrych et al. J Child Orthop. November 2024. PMID: 39563984   3.    Spontaneous recovery in the majority of stable dysplastic hips treated with active surveillance. Theunissen et al. Bone Joint J. February 2025. PMID: 39889762.   4.    Proximal versus distal tenotomy of the iliopsoas tendon in the surgical treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a randomized clinical trial. Doski J. Int Orthop. March 2025. PMID: 39853427.   5.     Intraoperative Tranexamic Acid Infusion Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss in Pediatric Limb-Salvage Surgeries: A Double-Blinded Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. El Ghoneimy et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. March 2025.  PMID: 39841811.   6.     Morphological Improvement of the Epiphyseal Plate and Trochlea After Surgical Correction in Skeletally Immature Patients With Patellar Dislocation and Trochlear Dysplasia. Hao et al.  Am J Sports Med. February 2025. PMID: 39743963.   7.     Dexterity assessment of hospital workers: prospective comparative study. Joseph et al. BMJ. December 2024. PMID: 39706594.   8.     Subtalar arthroereisis with metallic implant is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients with symptomatic flexible flatfeet. A 10-year clinical and radiographic follow-up. Moraca et al. Foot Ankle Surg. Jan 2025. PMID: 38972783   9.     The risk of refracture and malunion in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study. Husum et al. Acta Orthop. Feburary 2025. PMID: 39993177;   10.  Optimal Timing for Advanced Imaging in Childhood Bone and Joint Infection. Hunter et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Feburary 2025. PMID: 39307981.   11.  Get Over It: Surgical Residents' Responses to Simulated Harassment. A Multi Method Study. Johnson et al. J Surg Educ. March 2025. PMID: 39818080.   12.  Oral Infigratinib Therapy in Children with Achondroplasia. Savarirayan et al. N Engl J Med. February 2025. PMID: 39555818.   13.  From Sheep to Sling: Pediatric Injuries Due to Rodeo Mutton Bustin'. Schultz et al. J Pediatr Orthop.April 2025. PMID: 39831656.   Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B Tune in for the next episode in Summer! Have a fantastic Easter!

    1h 8m

  4. 12/02/2024

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 11 (Q4 2024)

    Welcome to the 11th EPISODE of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast & our 3rd festive episode we have invited more orthopaedic royalty: Professor Tim Theologis! Although recently retired from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, he continues to be heavily involved in academic research especially in children with cerebral palsy. He is principal investigator for a number of multi-centre randomised control trials including CPinBOSS, PICBONE, SPELL, ROBUST and is working on developing outcome measures for elective lower limb surgery in children. As past president of BSCOS we all learnt so much from his wisdom, his drive to continue understanding in our field, and supporting the next generation of surgeons. Listen in to the episode to learn more!   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics.   Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK    REFERENCES: 1.    Factor analysis of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List's goal questions: A new method to measure goal prioritization in ambulatory individuals with cerebral palsy. Munger ME et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. June 2024. PMID: 37431682.   2.    Oral versus intravenous empirical antibiotics in children and adolescents with uncomplicated bone and joint infections: a nationwide, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial in Denmark. Nielsen et al. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. July 2024. PMID: 39025092   3.    Knee Pain, Joint Loading, and Structural Abnormalities on MRI in 13-Year-Old Children in a Population-Based Birth Cohort. Van Leeuwen et al. Am J Sports Med. Sept 2024. PMID: 39320429   4.    Adherence to Wide-Abduction Brace Treatment is Associated With Improved Hip Abduction and Radiographic Outcomes in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease. Parasadh et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Nov-Dec 2024. PMID: 39187945   5.    Effect of Mindfulness Training on Skill Performance in Simulator-Based Knee Arthroscopy Training for Novice Residents-A Randomized Controlled Study. Li W et al. J Surg Educ. Dec 2024. PMID: 39471565    6.    Is there a place for dorsal hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal in the treatment of pes cavovarus? Domingues et al. J Pediatr Orthop B. Sept 2024. PMID: 39302844   7.     Closed Reduction Techniques Are Associated With Fewer Complications Than Open Reductions in Treating Moderately Displaced Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures: A Multicenter Study.Tippabhatla et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Nov-Dec 2024. PMID: 39021076.   8.     Understanding the mechanism of injury and fracture pattern of paediatric triplane ankle fractures versus adult trimalleolar fractures. Prijs et al. Bone Joint J. Sept 2024. PMID: 39216867.   9.     Staples, tension-band plates, and percutaneous epiphysiodesis screws used for leg-length discrepancy treatment: a systematic review and proportional meta-analysis. Tirta et al. Acta Orthop. July 2024. PMID: 39023429   10.  Efficacy of a Multimodal Surgical Site Injection for Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Hip Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Greig et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Nov-Dec 2024. PMID: 39140418.   11.  The Prevalence of Hip Dysplasia on Radiographs for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Fowler et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Sept 2024. PMID: 38826034.   12.  Education, Language, and Cultural Concordance Influence Patient-Physician Communication in Orthopaedics. Diaz et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. June 2024. PMID: 38941477.     Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B Have a Merry Christmas and Festive Period with your loved ones!

    1h 19m

  5. 08/26/2024

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 10 (Q2-3 2024)

    Welcome to the (delayed) 10th & SUMMER BOTOX SPECIAL EPISODE of BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with Caroline Edwards, Head of Childrens Surgery  at Plymouth hospital who started her consultant career at Southampton Childrens Hospital, she set up and developed the neuromuscular service. She proposes a "hub and spoke" model for learning at busy tertiary centres and shared her research on the surgical vulnerability score, a tool to assess the likelihood of early death in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Caroline highlights the challenges faced by young adults transitioning from clinic care for cerebral palsy and suggested district general hospitals could provide dedicated clinics. Listen in to the episode to learn more!   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics.  Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK  REFERENCES: 1.     Skeletal Muscle in Cerebral Palsy: From Belly to Myofibril. Howard JJ &  Herzog W. Front Neurol. Feb 2021. PMID: 33679586 2.     Virtual Reality Distraction Is No Better Than Simple Distraction Techniques for Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Orthopaedic Outpatient Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Fabricant PD et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. May 2024. PMID: 37939199   3.     Effect of parental touch on relieving acute procedural pain in neonates and parental anxiety (Petal): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial in the UK. Hauck AGV et al. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. April 2024. PMID: 38373429.   4.     REM Sleep Preserves Affective Response to Social Stress-Experimental Study. Halonen et al. eNeuro. June 2024. PMID: 38802242   5.     Functional electrical stimulation during walking in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: A randomized cross-over trial. Moll et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. May 2024. PMID: 37823431.   6.     Clinical Effectiveness of Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. Schwartz et al. JAMA Pediatr. June 2024. PMID: 38587854   7.     Surgical management of proximal femoral unicameral bone cyst in children. Maximen et al + SOFOP. Bone Joint J. May 2024. PMID: 38688504   8.     Treatment of Hip Displacement in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A 5-year Comparison of Proximal Femoral Osteotomy and Combined Femoral-Pelvic Osteotomy in 163 Children. Kiapekos N et al. J Pediatr Orthop. July 2024. PMID: 38477355    9.     Impact of Pavlik Harness treatment on motor skills acquisition: A case-control study. Jesus AR et al. J Child Orthop. March 2024. PMID: 39100978   10.  Deep Learning Analysis of Surgical Video Recordings to Assess Nontechnical Skills. Harari RE et al. JAMA Netw Open. July 2024. PMID: 39083274   11.  Single versus double retrograde intramedullary nail technique for treatment of displaced proximal humeral fractures in children: A retrospective cohort study. Samara E et al. J Child Orthop. March 2024. PMID: 38831859   12.  Can the Achilles tendon regenerate completely following percutaneous tenotomy in older children with clubfoot? Aroojis A et al. Int Orthop. June 2024. PMID: 38340143.   13.  Guided Growth With Minifragment Plates for Angular Deformities in the Distal Radius in Skeletally Immature Patients. Preliminary Results. Soler-Jimenez A et al. J Pediatr Orthop. September 2024. PMID: 38767293.   14.  Robot-assisted Temporary Hemiepiphysiodesis With Eight-plates for Lower Extremity Deformities in Children. Liang M et al. J Pediatr Orthop. April 2024. PMID: 38312109    Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B See as many of you as possible at the BSCOS sessions at the BOA in Birmingham!

    1h 20m

  6. 03/24/2024

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 9 (Q1 2024)

    Welcome to the 9th & SPECIAL EASTER EPISODE of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with our Adam Galloway @GallowayAdam -  Physiotherapist and lead of the @BSCOS_UK AHP Committee! Adam qualified in 2013, and has always had a firm interest in paediatric orthopaedics with an MSc in Clinical Research Methods. His name is well known in the UK, working with the team in Leeds @Kidsortho_leeds and as an NIHR funded PhD investigating the non-surgical treatment of Perthes’ Disease @NONSTOPPhD !!! Listen in to the episode to learn more!   We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics.  Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK    REFERENCES:   1.    Health-related Quality of Life in Idiopathic Toe Walkers: A Multicenter Prospective Cross-sectional Study. Morrow et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Apr 2024 PMID: 38273462   2.    The effect of Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, on tendon healing: an experimental study in rat model of achilles tendon injury. Kurt et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. March 2024. PMID: 38148369   3.    Is percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening safe and effective for older children with idiopathic toe walking? Kha et al. J POSNA. Feb 2024  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2024.100021   4.    Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Pedicled Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Yields Similar Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes but Less Donor-Site Morbidity Compared With Gracilis Tendon Autograft. Runer et al. Arthroscopy. Feb 2024  PMID: 37479150   5.    Incidence of Skin Sensitivity Following Dermabond Application in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Kortiz et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Feb 2024. PMID: 37820062   6.    Wait-and-scan: an alternative for curettage in atypical cartilaginous tumours of the long bones. Scholte et al. Bone Joint J. Jan 2024. PMID: 38160684   7.    The Effect of Implant Density on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusion: Results of the Minimize Implants Maximize Outcomes Randomized Clinical Trial. Larsen et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Feb 2024. PMID: 37973031   8.    Rate and Risk Factors for Contralateral Slippage in Adolescents Treated for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Comprehensive Analysis of 3,528 Cases. Momtaz et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. March 2024. PMID: 38271486   9.    MPFL Reconstruction and Implant-Mediated Guided Growth in Skeletally Immature Patients With Patellar Instability and Genu Valgum. Bachman et al. Am J Sports Med. March 2024. PMID: 38349668.   10. Trends in inequalities in childhood overweight and obesity prevalence: a repeat cross-sectional analysis of the Health Survey for England. Broadbent et al. Arch Dis Child. Feb 2024. PMID: 38262695   11. Reapplication of the Pavlik Harness for Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip After Initial Pavlik Harness Failure. Tomaru et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Feb 2024. PMID: 37981894   12. Skin Antisepsis before Surgical Fixation of Extremity Fractures. he PREP-IT Investigators. N Engl J Med. Feb 2024. PMID: 38294973     Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B See those of you travelling at EPOSNA 2024 in Washington DC!!!

    1h 12m

  7. 12/04/2023

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 8 (Q4 2023)

    Welcome to our festive 2023 Episode 8 of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with our legendary guest Professor Deborah Eastwood @deboraheastwood from Great Ormond Street Hospital @GreatOrmondSt & Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital @RNOHnhs ! She is the biggest name in paediatric orthopaedics – as recent President of the British Orthopaedic Association @BritOrthopaedic - previous President of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society as well as a great researcher, clinician and teacher, having been awarded Trainer of the Year a number of times!!! She has a wealth of knowledge on policy and keen to help promote diversity in orthopaedics @orthodiversity as well as championing sustainability.    We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics.  Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK    REFERENCES:   1.     Does brace treatment following closed reduction of developmental dysplasia of the hip improve acetabular coverage? Morris et al. Bone Joint J. Dec 2023 PMID: 38035597   2.     Test of stability as an aid to decide the need for osteotomy in association with open reduction in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Zadeh et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. Jan 2000 PMID: 10697309.   3.     Soft Tissue Releases With Simultaneous Guided Growth Decrease Risk of Spastic Hip Displacement Recurrence. Hsu et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Oct 2023 PMID: 37493018   4.     Fatigue-related gait adaptations in children with cerebral palsy. Oudenhoven et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. Dec 2023. PMID: 37243486.   5.     Understanding caregiver experiences with disease-modifying therapies for spinal muscular atrophy: a qualitative study. Xiao L et al. Arch Dis Child. Nov 2023. PMID: 37419673.   6.     Kleidon TM et al. Midline Compared With Peripheral Intravenous Catheters for Therapy of 4 Days or Longer in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. Nov 2023. PMID: 37695594   7.     The Right Way to Teach Lefties - Exploring the Experiences of Left-Handed Trainees and Surgeons. Brooks et al. J Surg Educ. Nov 2023. PMID: 37563001.   8.     Changes Induced by Early Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities in Young Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Araneda et al. JAMA Pediatr. Nov 2023. PMID: 37930692   9.     Analysis of Growth After Transphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Children. Bolzinger M et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Oct 2023. PMID: 37522467.   10.  Collagenase treatment decreases muscle stiffness in cerebral palsy: A preclinical ex vivo biomechanical analysis of hip adductor muscle fiber bundles. Howard JJ et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. Dec 2023. PMID: 37198748   11.  HipScreen mobile app for the measurement of hip migration percentage in children with cerebral palsy: Accuracy, reliability, and discriminatory ability. Kulkarni et al. Dev Med Child Neurol. Nov 2023. PMID: 37143284   12. AI = Appropriate Insight? ChatGPT Appropriately Answers Parents’ Questions for Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions. Zusman NL et al. J POSNA. Nov 2023. https://jposna.org/index.php/jposna/article/view/762/920     Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B Hope you all have a fantastic festive period and see you all in 2024!!! Sign up to BSCOS Annual Meeting in Leeds March 2024 at https://www.miceorganiser.com/bscos2024

    1h 23m

  8. 09/11/2023

    BSCOS PODcast Episode 7 (Q3 2023)

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with guest Mr Alwyn Abraham @AlwynUK from Leicester Royal Infirmary! He’s a true all-rounder as a paediatric orthopaedic & adult limb reconstruction surgeon, current clinical lead, Training Programme Director & keen on global health including developing a partnership with Gondar, North Ethiopia!    We scoured 35 journals & highlighted the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics.  Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK    REFERENCES: 1.    The Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children. May et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. August 2023. PMID: 37579777   2.    Comparison of Clinical Prediction Rules in Pre-school Aged Children With Septic Hip Arthritis Due to Different Pathogens. Hagedoorn et al. J Pediatr Orthop. September 2023. PMID: 37253715   3.    Surgical treatment of septic arthritis of the hip in children: arthrotomy compared with repeated aspiration-lavage. Cohen et al. Int Orthop. June 2023. PMID: 36899196   4.    How common are refractures in childhood? Amilon et al. Bone Joint J. August 2023. PMID: 37524339   5.    Slow-motion smartphone video improves interobserver reliability of gait assessment in ambulatory cerebral palsy. Brodke et al. J Child Orthop. June 2023. PMID: 37565008   6.    The role of Gender in Operative Autonomy in orthopaedic Surgical Trainees (GOAST). Downie S, BORCo Collaborative et al. Bone Joint J. July 2023.PMID: 37399113.   7.    Surgeon Sex and Long-Term Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Common Surgeries. Wallis et al. JAMA Surg. August 2023. PMID: 37647075   8.    Faster Rate of Correction with Distal Femoral Transphyseal Screws Versus Plates in Hemiepiphysiodesis for Coronal-Plane Knee Deformity: Age- and Sex-Matched Cohorts of Skeletally Immature Patients. McGinley et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. August 2023. PMID: 37418510.   9.    Peri-Implant Fracture After Distal Femur Percutaneous Epiphysiodesis Using Transphyseal Screws. Shaw KG & Sanders J. J POSNA. May 2023.    10. Predicting Rates of Angular Correction After Hemiepiphysiodesis in Patients With X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets. Grote et al. J Pediatr Orthop. July 2023. PMID: 36952253   11. Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures. Snelling et al (BUCKLED Trial Group). N Engl J Med. June 2023. PMID: 37256975   12.  Reliability and Reference Norms of Single Heel-Rise Test Among Children: A Cross-sectional Study. Mishra et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. May-June 2023.  PMID: 36396548     Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B See you all in December for the Christmas 2023 Episode!!!

    1h 8m
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The Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest by BSCOS is produced by the research and education committee of the British Society of Children’s Orthopaedic Surgeons. This quarterly PODcast aims to deliver and discuss the most influential papers published in the field of paediatric orthopaedic surgery from all relevant journals with special guests and features.

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