Surgical-Technique Videos Focus on Pediatric Fractures

Many orthopaedic surgeons who take emergency-department or trauma call are confronted with a pediatric patient presenting with a fracture. However, very few of those orthopaedists are pediatric subspecialists. In fact, Geisinger researchers recently reported that the median number of pediatric orthopaedists per state in the US is only 23 (range 0 to 134).

To address these demographic realities, JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques has launched a video-based, point-of-care resource to help any orthopaedic surgeon manage the most common pediatric fractures with the highest level of quality, helping ensure excellent outcomes for young patients and their parents. Most of the authors of these pediatric-focused procedural videos are members of CORTICES—a collaboration of pediatric orthopedic surgeons dedicated to improving the management of emergent orthopedic conditions through education, research, and development of optimal care guidelines.

Here are links to the 5 already-published video articles in this series:

• Open Reduction and Suture Fixation of Acute Sternoclavicular Fracture-Dislocations in Children
• Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Tibial Fractures
• Closed Reduction of Pediatric Distal Radial Fractures and Epiphyseal Separations
• Open Reduction and Pin Fixation of Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures
• Elastic Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fractures

Upcoming videos in this special series will cover the following 5 topics:

• Screw Fixation of Pediatric Proximal Tibial Tubercle Fractures
• Reduction and Internal Screw Fixation of Transitional Ankle Fractures
• Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femur Fractures
• Intramedullary Fixation of the Ulna for Monteggia Fracture Management
• Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Humerus Fractures

JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques is the premier online journal describing how to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures, verified by evidence-based outcomes, vetted by peer review, and utilizing video to optimize the educational experience, thereby enhancing patient care.