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 4 No 2 (2022): May 2022

POSNA extends sincere appreciation to OrthoPediatrics for their support of the May edition of JPOSNA®.

Published: 2022-05-01

Message from the President

Mininder S. Kocher
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Invited Perspective

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America: Where Are We Now?

Heather Kong, Zachary Meyer, Oussama Abousamra, Sarah Nossov, Scott B. Rosenfeld, POSNA History & Archives Committee
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POGO Travel Journal: Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya

Amanda J. McCoy
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Coding Corner

Coding Challenges in Common Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Preservation Procedures

David D. Spence, Sarah Wiskerchen, Christopher A. Makarewich, Alfred A. Mansour III, Courtney M. Selberg, Geovanny F. Oleas-Santillan, Jonathan R. Schiller, Grant D. Hogue, POSNA QSVI Hip/Lower Extremity Committee
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General Orthopaedics

Estimating Skeletal Age in Children: A Comprehensive Anatomic Approach

Current Concept Review

Evan W. Beatty, Tasha L. McAbee, Andrew T. Pennock, Mininder S. Kocher, Benton E. Heyworth
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#PediPodsOnline: Social Media Use in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Current Concept Review

Philip Nowicki, Craig Louer Jr., Corinna Franklin, Carter Clement, POSNA Public Education and Media Relations Committee
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The Pin: An Orthopaedic Transformation

Current Concept Review

Sarah E. Lindsay, Stephanie Holmes, Jonas Owen, Ishaan Swarup, Matthew Halsey
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Trauma

Variations in the Preferred Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among Practicing Orthopaedic Surgeons

Original Research

Devan D. Patel, Nathan N. O'Hara, Giorgina M. Giampaolo, Joshua M. Abzug, Aristides I. Cruz Jr.
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Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fracture Classification: An Intraobserver and Interobserver Reliability Study

Original Research

Padam Kumar, Richard A. Hillesheim, Jeffrey R. Sawyer, James H. Beaty, David D. Spence, William C. Warner Jr., Benjamin W. Sheffer, Derek M. Kelly
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Traumatic Hip Dislocations in the Pediatric Patient: Injury Patterns, Need for Axial Imaging, Outcomes, and Selective Hip Arthroscopy

Original Research

S. Clifton Willimon, Anthony C. Egger, Crystal A. Perkins
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Pediatric Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes

Current Concept Review

Nicholas Lopreiato, Wendy E. Ramalingam
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Spine

Pain After Spine Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Current Concept Review

Manaf H. Younis, Adam L. Haydel, Lauren Saunee, Rutledge C. Clement
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Local Infiltration Anesthesia with Liposomal Bupivacaine Decreases Postoperative Narcotic Consumption in AIS

Quality, Safety and Value (QSVI)

Amy L. McIntosh, Christopher McLeod
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Supervised Deep Breathing Exercises Improve Functional Aerobic Capacity in Patients with Severe Spinal Deformity

Quality, Safety and Value (QSVI)

Karina A. Zapata, Kayla M. Clem, Rupha H. Stevens, Charu Sharma, Amy L. McIntosh
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Lower Extremity

Removal of Femoral Lengthening Nails

Master's Surgical Technique

Christopher Iobst, Søren Kold, Mindaugas Mikuzis
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Foot & Ankle

Biomechanical Basis for Treatment of Pediatric Foot Deformities Part I: Mechanics of the Foot

Current Concept Review

Renjit A. Varghese, Gleeson Rebello, Hitesh Shah, Benjamin Joseph
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Biomechanical Basis for Treatment of Pediatric Foot Deformities Part II: Pathomechanics of Common Foot Deformities

Current Concept Review

Renjit A. Varghese, Gleeson Rebello, Hitesh Shah, Benjamin Joseph
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Evidence-Based Management Strategies for Pediatric Pes Cavus

Current Concept Review

Katherine A. Rosenwasser, Hyrum Judd, Joshua E. Hyman
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Navicular Stress Fractures in Adolescent Athletes: Injury Characteristics and Outcomes of Surgical Fixation

Original Research

Anthony C. Egger, Michelle Ramirez, S. Clifton Willimon, Crystal A. Perkins
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Upper Extremity

Over-Reaming the Humerus to Place an IM Lengthening Nail

Don’t Do This Case Report

Achraf Jardaly, Timothy W. Torrez, Ezan A. Kothari, Nicholas A. Andrews, Shawn R. Gilbert
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Sports

Raising the Young Athlete: Training and Injury Prevention Strategies

Current Concept Review

Nicholas Bank, Christian Hecht, Amir Karimi, Mohamed El-Abtah, Lauren Huang, R. Justin Mistovich
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Neuromuscular

Management of Upper Extremity Manifestations of Cerebral Palsy

Current Concept Review

Carley Vuillermin
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