JPOSNA® (the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America) is an open access journal focusing on pediatric orthopaedic conditions, treatment, and technology.

Current Issue

Vol 3 No 4 (2021): November 2021

POSNA extends sincere appreciation to Medtronic for their support of the November edition of JPOSNA.

Published: 2021-11-01

Editor's Note

Ken Noonan
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Message from the President

Mininder S. Kocher
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Masters Surgical Techniques

Patellar Sleeve Fracture: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

Andrew G. Georgiadis, Shea M. Comadoll
PDF Technique Video

Arthroscopic Saucerization and Repair of the Lateral Discoid Meniscus

Gin Way Law, Dave Lee, Shobhit Gupta, James HP Hui
PDF Technique Video

Quality, Safety and Value (QSVI)

Simple Measures to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions Following Pediatric Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Project

Andrew Winsauer, Charu Sharma, Stacie Bukowsky, Sandi Greenberg, Craig Birch, Brandon Ramo
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Invited Perspective

First Do No Harm: Ethical Considerations of Pediatric Orthopaedic Global Outreach

Karen Bovid, Jaysson Brooks, Michael Heffernan
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Coding Corner

Coding Corner: Coding Challenges in Common Pediatric Sports Surgeries of the Knee

Emily Niu, Sarah Wiskerchen, Jennifer Beck, Aristides Cruz, POSNA QSVI Sports Committee
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General Orthopaedics

Arteriovenous Fistula After Percutaneous Osteotomy

Don't Do This Case Report

Steven Frick, Danika Baskar
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The Bare Bones of Concussion: What the Sideline Orthopaedic Surgeon Needs to Know

Current Concept Review

Michael Beasley, Christina Master
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Trauma

Operative Management of Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures: Lessons Better Learned the Easy Way

Current Concept Review

Alexander Hallwachs, Morgan Weber, Raymond Liu, Keith Baldwin, Justin Mistovich
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Spine

Early Onset Scoliosis Series–An Editor’s Perspective

Invited Perspective

Jennifer Bauer
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From the Wild West to the Moon: The Future of Early Onset Scoliosis

Invited Perspective

Michael Glotzbecker
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Improving the Quality of EOS Clinical Research: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hiroko Matsumoto, Brian Snyder
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Update in Nonoperative Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis to Prevent Progression

Current Concept Review

Brett Shannon, Stuart Mackenzie, Arun Hariharan, Suken Shah
PDF Brace Fabrication (Video)

How and When to Use Hooks to Improve Deformity Correction

Current Concept Review

Jonathon Lentz, Frederick Mun, Krishna Suresh, Mari Groves, Paul Sponseller
PDF Technique Video

Sports

Youth Elbow Throwing Injuries

Current Concept Review

Houston Dove, David Painter, Edward Testa, Jonathan Schiller, Peter Kriz, Aristides Cruz
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Physical Exam for Sports Medicine Knee Injuries in Pediatric Patients

Current Concept Review

Jennifer J. Beck, Emily L. Niu, Aristides I. Cruz Jr., Andrew Pennock, Zachary Stinson, Allison E. Crepeau, Curtis VandenBerg, Kevin G. Shea, Pamela J. Lang, Henry Bone Ellis Jr.
PDF Physical Exam (Videos)

Hip & Pelvis

Angulated Innominate Osteotomy (AIO): A Salter Osteotomy Without a Bone Graft

Surgical/Technical Tips

Makoto Kamegaya, Takashi Saisu, Youhei Tomaru
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Femoral Neck Bone Stress Injuries in Pediatrics and Adolescents: Diagnosis, Etiology, and Treatment

Current Concept Review

Danielle Magrini, Eric D. Nussbaum, Katherine H. Rizzone, Naomi J. Brown
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Neuromuscular

Crouch Gait in Spastic Diplegia: Patient Outcome and An Expert Panel Case Review

Wade Shrader, Tom Novacheck, James McCarthy, Paulo Selber
Case Review (PDF) Case Discussion (Videos) Case Outcomes (PDF)

Foot & Ankle

Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy

Surgical/Technical Tips

Min Jia Tang, Ken Ye, Samuel K. Van de Velde, Erich Rutz, Kerr Graham
PDF Technique Video

Lower Extremity

Evidence-Based Treatment and Outcomes of Tibial Bone Stress Injuries

Current Concept Review

Naveen Jasty, Paige Dyrek, Japsimran Kaur, Kathryn E. Ackerman, Emily Kraus, Benton Heyworth
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Complex Decisions in the Management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia

Panel Discussion

Jennifer C. Laine, In-Ho Choi, Mark T. Dahl, John E. Herzenberg, Joachim Horn, Christopher Iobst, Charles Johnston, Benjamin Joseph, Philip K. McClure, Kenneth Noonan, Hitesh Shah
Overview (PDF) Case 1 (PDF) Case 2 (PDF) Case 3 (PDF) Case 4 (PDF) Case 5 (PDF) Case Outcomes (Video)
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