The aim of this study is to develop a core set of outcome domains that should be considered and reported in all future trials of childhood limb fractures. A four-phase study was conducted to agree a set of core outcome domains. Identification of candidate outcome domains were identified through systematic review of trials, and outcome domains relevant to families were identified through semi-structured interviews with 20 families (parent-child pairing or group). Outcome domains were prioritized using an international three-round Delphi survey with 205 panellists and then condensed into a core outcome set through a consensus workshop with 30 stakeholders.Aims
Methods
We aimed to determine hip-related quality of life and clinical findings following treatment for neonatal hip instability (NHI) compared with age- and sex-matched controls. We hypothesized that NHI would predispose to hip discomfort in long-term follow-up. We invited those born between 1995 and 2001 who were treated for NHI at our hospital to participate in this population-based study. We included those that had Von Rosen-like splinting treatment started before one month of age. A total of 96 patients treated for NHI (75.6 %) were enrolled. A further 94 age- and sex-matched controls were also recruited. The Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) questionnaire was completed separately for both hips, and a physical examination was performed.Aims
Methods
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in children and the adolescent population has increased steadily over recent years. We used a national database to look at trends in ACL reconstruction and rates of serious complications, growth disturbance, and revision surgery, over 20 years. All hospital episodes for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, under the age of 20 years, between 1 April 1997 and 31 March 2017, were extracted by procedure code from the national Hospital Episode Statistics (HES). Population standardized rates of intervention were determined by age group and year of treatment. Subsequent rates of serious complications including reoperation for infection, growth disturbance (osteotomy, epiphysiodesis), revision reconstruction, and/or contralateral ACL reconstruction rates were determined.Aims
Methods
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome
of adolescents with cerebral palsy who have undergone single-event
multilevel surgery for a flexed-knee gait, followed into young adulthood
using 3D motion analysis. A total of 59 young adults with spastic cerebral palsy, with
a mean age of 26 years (Aims
Patients and Methods
Several authors have suggested that the final
five weeks of gestation are a critical period for the development
of the hip. In order to test the hypothesis that gestational age
at birth may influence the development of the hip joint, we analysed
the sonographic findings in 1992 hips (in 996 term newborns) with
no risk factor for developmental dysplasia of the hip. The 996 infants
were born at a mean gestational age of 39 weeks (37 to 41). The mean bony roof angle (α), cartilage roof angle (β) and the
distribution of the type of hip were compared between the 37th,
38th, 39th, 40th and 41st birth week groups. There was a significant
difference in the distribution of type of hip between the different
birth week groups (p <
0.001), but no significant difference
between the α angles of all groups (p = 0.32). There was no correlation
between birth week and roof angle (p = 0.407 and p = 0.291, respectively)
and no significant correlation between birth weight and roof angle
(p = 0.735 and p = 0.132, respectively). The maturity of the infant hip, as assessed sonographically,
does not appear to be affected by gestational age, and the fetal
development of the acetabular roof appears to plateau from 37 weeks. Cite this article:
