Obesity is a complex condition that interweaves biological, developmental, environmental,
behavioral, and genetic factors; it is a significant public health problem. The most common …

Abstract Background This Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement
(CPS) details metabolic, behavioral health, and disordered eating comorbidities associated …

Background Although ample evidence has shown the link between childhood obesity and
socioeconomic status including family income and household education levels, the …

Background: From a young age, children learn different motor skills known as fundamental
motor skills. The acquisition of these skills is crucial for the future development of context …

Aims The aim of this study was to inform the epidemiology and treatment of slipped capital
femoral epiphysis (SCFE). Methods This was an anonymized comprehensive cohort study …

Background: Childhood obesity is an important and serious public health problem
worldwide. Objective: This article aims to familiarize physicians with the evaluation …

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Background: The inner surface of the capital femoral epiphysis is important for growth plate
stability. However, abnormalities of epiphyseal morphology associated with the …

Background: Extensive literature documents the adverse sequelae of delayed diagnosis of
slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), including worsening deformity and surgical …

In the nonoperative treatment of scoliosis, increased BMI negatively impacts both brace
wear compliance and effectiveness. Obese adolescents present more often with a curve of …