Growth modulation (GM) with tension-band plates (TBPs) by tethering part of the growth
plate is an established technique for the correction of angular deformities in children, and it …

Preterm birth is associated with various diseases and conditions which demand
multidisciplinary medical care. Approximately 10% of all neonates are born prematurely with …

Background Spastic hip subluxation or dislocation that is associated with an excessive coxa
valga deformity is a common pathologic condition in children with cerebral palsy (CP) that is …

Background A significant increase in the prevalence of intracapsular femoral neck fractures
in the elderly population was reported but the best treatment is still debated. Aim To evaluate …

The treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescents is
challenging. Preclinical and clinical studies investigated ACL repairing techniques in …

The study's aim was two-fold: to describe the trend of hip subluxation in the largest sample of
Italian nonambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) children ever published; to investigate its …

Background: In children with severe hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), coxa valga, and
hip subluxation are common deformities. The literatures related to surgical management and …

Background: Soft tissue release (STR) is an established treatment for spastic hip
displacement, but recurrence of hip displacement is not uncommon. This study aims to (1) …

BACKGROUND Hip displacement (HD) and dislocation in severe Cerebral Palsy
(CP)(GMFCS III, IV, V) are important causes of worsening disability and quality of life …

Aims Guided growth has been used to treat coxa valga for cerebral palsy (CP) children.
However, there has been no study on the optimal position of screw application. In this paper …