Current Issues Affecting the Practice of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of the 2014 Workforce Survey of American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000844
Abstract: Introduction: The opinions of the pediatric orthopaedic workforce are shaped by market forces, regulatory processes, and local experience. The purpose of this report is to summarize the findings of the recent Workforce Survey of the… read more here.
Keywords: orthopaedic surgeons; survey; practice; workforce survey ... See more keywords
Electronic Medical Record Use and Satisfaction Among Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001044
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Introduction: Electronic medical record (EMR) use among pediatric orthopaedic surgeons has evolved substantially within the past decade. In response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,… read more here.
Keywords: emr; electronic medical; satisfaction; use ... See more keywords
What’s New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma: The Lower Extremity
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001209
Abstract: Background: Skeletal trauma is a primary tenet of pediatric orthopaedics. Many high-quality studies have been published over the last few years with substantial relevance to the clinical practice of pediatric orthopaedic trauma. Because of the… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; femur fractures; extremity; trauma ... See more keywords
Evidence-based Recommendations for Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001230
Abstract: Background: The evidence-based approach to guide clinical practice has gained great importance in the medical field. High-quality evidence is of paramount importance to inform clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes. The generation of high-quality evidence… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; study; evidence; practice ... See more keywords
Utilization of a Wide Array of Nonvalidated Outcome Scales in Pediatric Orthopaedic Publications: Can’t We All Measure the Same Thing?
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001263
Abstract: Purpose: Clinical changes are best evaluated with standardized, validated outcomes, including both patient-reported outcome measures and surgeon-reported outcome measures (PROMs and SROMs). The purpose of this study was to describe the spectrum of outcome measures… read more here.
Keywords: outcome scales; utilization; orthopaedic publications; age ... See more keywords
Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned: A Mid-Career Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon's Journey to Sustain Energy and Avoid Burnout.
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001488
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Twenty-three years into this journey as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, my path is littered with mistakes made. The collision of a "family-first" philosophy with the demands of my busy academic surgical practice-not pretty. As… read more here.
Keywords: orthopaedic surgeon; time; mistakes made; energy ... See more keywords
Postoperative Outcomes in Diabetic Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Patients: A National Database Study
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001879
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Although the negative effects of diabetes mellitus (DM) on operative outcomes in orthopaedic surgery is a well-studied topic in adults, little is known about the impact… read more here.
Keywords: orthopaedic surgery; database; surgery patients; surgery ... See more keywords
Jumping on the Bandwagon: Comparing the Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine Preoperative Skin Antiseptic in Preventing Surgical Site Infections Following Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001977
Abstract: Background: Adult literature has demonstrated chlorhexidine (CH) superiority at preventing surgical-site infections when compared with povidone-iodine (P-I). The purpose of this study is to compare the rate of postoperative infections after preoperative skin cleansing with… read more here.
Keywords: orthopaedic surgery; preoperative skin; extremity; skin ... See more keywords
The Evolving Role of Social Media in Pediatric Orthopaedics
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002054
Abstract: Background: Social media has grown significantly and its application in health care has been dramatically accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is often considered as a “new dimension” of health care, particularly in its ability… read more here.
Keywords: social media; posna members; pediatric orthopaedic; instagram tiktok ... See more keywords
Noninvasive Hemoglobin Monitoring for Postoperative Pediatric Orthopaedic Patients: A Preliminary Study
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002199
Abstract: Background: Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels are frequently checked through venipuncture [invasive hemoglobin (iHgb)] in pediatric orthopaedic patients after high blood loss procedures. This needlestick may causes further anxiety and fear in hospitalized children. Noninvasive hemoglobin (nHgb)… read more here.
Keywords: hgb; orthopaedic patients; pediatric orthopaedic; ihgb ... See more keywords
What’s New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Health Care Disparities?
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002224
Abstract: Background: Health care disparities are prevalent within pediatric orthopaedics in the United States. Social determinants of health, such as income, race, social deprivation, place of residence, and parental involvement, all play a role in unequal… read more here.
Keywords: health; care disparities; pediatric orthopaedic; care ... See more keywords