Athletic overuse injuries are becoming an increasingly common entity in the active pediatric
population. The prevalence of these injuries may be attributed to the combination of an …

Background Fractures of the proximal humerus in patients under the age of 18 years show a
low incidence; existing clinical studies only comprise small patient numbers. Different …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to review recent literature focusing
on proximal humerus anatomy, epidemiology of these fractures, diagnosis and treatment …

Aims The aim of this study was to utilize a national paediatric inpatient database to
determine whether obesity influences the operative management and inpatient outcomes of …

The anatomy of the pediatric musculoskeletal system changes with the growth and
development that occurs in children. The long bones of children consist of discrete anatomic …

Purpose To estimate the rate of surgical treatment of paediatric proximal humerus fractures
over time utilizing a large, publicly available national database. Methods The Healthcare …

Background: The long-term outcomes of a proximal humeral fracture during adolescence
are not well known. We investigated the course of primary treatment for these injuries and …

Background: Fractures of the proximal humerus in skeletally immature patients are rare, and
even rarer still in individuals approaching skeletal maturity. Concepts regarding remodeling …

Objective To determine whether modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT)
with continuous restraint is feasible and effective in improving the use of the paretic arm in …

Introduction Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) comprise< 3% of all fractures in children
and adolescents. While it is accepted that minimally displaced PHFs can be treated …