Dr. Dan Sucato from TSRH joins the show to discuss his recent research comparing osteotomy types for severe stable SCFE: Modified Dunn vs. Imhauser. The episode also covers multiple controversies in the worlds of hip preservation and spine deformity. The crew also discusses research spanning Perthes, CP, compartment syndrome, and more. Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Josh Holt from University of Iowa, Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, and Tyler McDonald from University of South Alabama. Music by A. A. Aalto.

References:

1) Surgeon recommendations for physical activity in patients with pediatric hip conditions. Li et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 38835293.

2) Hip Surgery is Not More Painful Than Spine Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Padilla et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 38934603.

3) The Prevalence of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Tibial Tubercle Fractures. Martinez et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 39021084.

4) Preliminary Study of Motion Preservation Following Posterior Dynamic Distraction Device in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients. Todderud et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 38946041.

5) Single Versus 3-incision Triple Pelvic Osteotomy: Comparison of Clinical and Radiologic Results. Kolac et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 38783820.

6) Predictors of Persistent Limp Following Proximal Femoral Varus Osteotomy for Perthes Disease. Orellana et al. JPO 2024. PMID: 38659309.