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Exploring Pediatric Leprosy In An Endemic Area: Case Series Of Eight Patients In Indonesia, Gitalisa Andayani Adriono, Tri Rahayu, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Retno Sulistyo Wardani, Kahlil Gibran, Malika Sabrina Yunifananda, Kartika Qonita Putri, Yunia Irawati Jun 2026

Exploring Pediatric Leprosy In An Endemic Area: Case Series Of Eight Patients In Indonesia, Gitalisa Andayani Adriono, Tri Rahayu, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Retno Sulistyo Wardani, Kahlil Gibran, Malika Sabrina Yunifananda, Kartika Qonita Putri, Yunia Irawati

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in endemic regions such as Indonesia. Children are particularly vulnerable due to their naive immunity and close familial contacts. This study aims to report cases of pediatric leprosy in Lembata, Indonesia, focusing on clinical characteristics and associated risk factors.

Case Illustration: A case series of eight pediatric patients (<15 >years) diagnosed with leprosy was conducted during a community-based screening program in Lembata, Indonesia, in 2022. Of 140 individuals examined, 8 were children. Most patients were male (6/8) with a mean age of 11.75 years. Multibacillary (MB) leprosy predominated (7/8), and a history …


Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio As A Marker Of Skin Disease Activity In Older Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Shreya Swaminathan, Nidhi Naik, Susan Shenoi, Sarah Vandenbergen, Jessica L. Turnier, Zilan Zheng, Jessica Neely, James S. Andrews, Christian Lood Nov 2025

Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio As A Marker Of Skin Disease Activity In Older Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Shreya Swaminathan, Nidhi Naik, Susan Shenoi, Sarah Vandenbergen, Jessica L. Turnier, Zilan Zheng, Jessica Neely, James S. Andrews, Christian Lood

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND: Neutrophils contribute to the pathogenesis of many autoimmune diseases. While the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with disease activity in adult dermatomyositis, its clinical utility in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is unknown.

METHODS: Demographic, medication use, autoantibody profile, disease activity markers, and laboratory data from 97 JDM patients was collected using retrospective chart review. Patients were age-stratified (0–9 vs. 9–21 years of age), as white blood cell count stabilizes at 9 years. The relationships between NLR with JDM disease activity measures were analyzed using spearman’s correlation.

RESULTS: Patients were primarily white (56.7%) and female (71.1%). Older children had …


Outcomes Of Suprapatellar Intramedullary Nail Fixation Of Tibial Shaft Fractures In Skeletally Immature Patients, Carlos D Pargas-Colina, Tori J Coble, Sara E Davis, David D Spence, Jonathan K Rowland, Derek M Kelly, Benjamin W Sheffer Aug 2025

Outcomes Of Suprapatellar Intramedullary Nail Fixation Of Tibial Shaft Fractures In Skeletally Immature Patients, Carlos D Pargas-Colina, Tori J Coble, Sara E Davis, David D Spence, Jonathan K Rowland, Derek M Kelly, Benjamin W Sheffer

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Tibial shaft fractures in children require individualized treatment approaches, including elastic nails, plates and screws, intramedullary rigid nails (IMN), and external fixators, with selection based on fracture characteristics and patient factors. IMN risks damaging the physis, but can provide enhanced stability and immediate weight bearing. While both infrapatellar and suprapatellar approaches exist for IMN placement, studies in adults have demonstrated that the suprapatellar approach offers higher patient satisfaction, less anterior knee pain, and lower radiation exposure. However, there is a lack of data on IMN for pediatric tibial fractures.

Methods: This single-center, retrospective cohort study analyzed patients aged 11-16 …


Common Cast Complications, Jessica A Mcgraw-Heinrich, Jon C Wall, Scott B Rosenfeld Aug 2025

Common Cast Complications, Jessica A Mcgraw-Heinrich, Jon C Wall, Scott B Rosenfeld

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Complications can arise from the application, wear, and removal of casts and splints. This text reviews common complications, risk factors, and prevention strategies while exploring the medical-legal implications of these complications. Being aware of common pitfalls can help reduce risk and promote optimal patient outcomes.

Key concepts: (1)Proper and judicious casting and splinting techniques are critical to prevent complications.(2)Thermal injuries can occur due to excessive curing heat and cast saw burns.(3)Poor cast molding can lead to skin sores and loss of fracture reduction.(4)Patients should be comfortable in their cast, and uncontrolled pain warrants investigation.


Effectiveness And Safety Of Abobotulinumtoxina In Pediatric Lower Limb Spasticity: A Phase Iv, Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study, Mark E. Gormley, Edward Dabrowski, Mauricio R. Delgado, Ann Tilton, Asare Christian, Sarah Helen Evans, Anne-Sophie Grandoulier, Jumaah Goldberg Jul 2025

Effectiveness And Safety Of Abobotulinumtoxina In Pediatric Lower Limb Spasticity: A Phase Iv, Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study, Mark E. Gormley, Edward Dabrowski, Mauricio R. Delgado, Ann Tilton, Asare Christian, Sarah Helen Evans, Anne-Sophie Grandoulier, Jumaah Goldberg

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Aim: To assess the longitudinal attainment of patient-centered, function-related Goal Attainment Scaling Total (GAS T)-score after repeated abobotulinumtoxinA (AboBoNT-A) injections over a period of up to 30 months and up to 10 cycles. Method: In this prospective observational study, the investigators' clinical practices recruited patients aged 2 to 17 years with pediatric lower limb spasticity (PLLS). GAS T-scores were assessed for each injection, and goals could be redefined at each visit; scores of 50 reflected goal achievement. Adverse events were recorded. Results: Of 210 patients in the effectiveness population, 171 had cerebral palsy and 163 were previously treated with a …


Shilla Growth Guidance System (Sggs) Instrumentation With Pelvic Foundation (Sggs) For Severe Neuromuscular Spine Deformity. Does It Work?, Hannah Geoffroy, Richard Schwend May 2025

Shilla Growth Guidance System (Sggs) Instrumentation With Pelvic Foundation (Sggs) For Severe Neuromuscular Spine Deformity. Does It Work?, Hannah Geoffroy, Richard Schwend

Research Days

This study evaluates the use of the Shilla Growth Guidance System (SGGS) with a pelvic foundation for treating severe neuromuscular scoliosis in young children. The primary outcomes include revision surgery and complication rates. In a 21-patient cohort (mean age 5.3 years, follow-up 10 years), 57% required only one surgery, while 43% needed revisions. The complication rate was 38%, with a 29% deep infection rate. The procedure improved spinal alignment and growth but carried significant risks. SGGS with pelvic fixation may reduce the need for repeated surgeries in this complex patient population.


Does Sports-Specialization Increase The Risk Of Injury In Youth Athletes?, Kinjal Shah May 2025

Does Sports-Specialization Increase The Risk Of Injury In Youth Athletes?, Kinjal Shah

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Sports specialization, defined as intensive, year-round training in a single sport for more than eight months per year, has become increasingly prevalent among youth athletes. While it is often pursued with the goal of elite performance, early specialization may increase the risk of both physical injuries and psychological strain. This risk is especially pronounced in individual sports such as swimming and tennis, where early and focused training is frequently encouraged. This study explores the association between early sports specialization and injury risk in young athletes, with the goal of identifying contributing factors and informing prevention strategies. Evidence suggests that while …


Congenital Rickets, Melissa Intriago Jan 2025

Congenital Rickets, Melissa Intriago

Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal

No abstract provided.


Diagnosis And Management Of Cardiometabolic Disease After Spinal Cord Injury: Identifying Gaps In Physician Training And Practices, Chinenye Christa Nnoromele, Du Pham, Felicia Skelton, Ryan Solinsky Jan 2025

Diagnosis And Management Of Cardiometabolic Disease After Spinal Cord Injury: Identifying Gaps In Physician Training And Practices, Chinenye Christa Nnoromele, Du Pham, Felicia Skelton, Ryan Solinsky

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

CONTEXT: Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) frequently occurs in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), with growing awareness surrounding the expansive scope of this problem. As CMD has significant morbidity and mortality, early guidelines-based screening and management have been established. However, the extent to which these guidelines have been adopted are unclear.

OBJECTIVE: Describe physicians' screening and management pattern for CMD in patients with SCI, as compared to SCI-specific CMD screening guidelines, and elucidate variables linked to screening and management patterns.

METHODS: SCI medicine-boarded physicians were surveyed on screening timing for CMD following acute SCI, along with their practice pattern and comfort …


Comparing Bilateral And Unilateral Metal Stabilizers: Incision Complications In Pectus Repair, Seth Saylors, Shawn D. St Peter, Tolulope A. Oyetunji Md Mph, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, Nitin Nadella May 2024

Comparing Bilateral And Unilateral Metal Stabilizers: Incision Complications In Pectus Repair, Seth Saylors, Shawn D. St Peter, Tolulope A. Oyetunji Md Mph, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, Nitin Nadella

Research Days

Introduction: The use of metal stabilizers in minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair (MIPER) has been previously associated with multiple postoperative complications. We aimed to identify if bilateral metal stabilizers increase the risk of incision complications when compared to unilateral stabilizers.

Methods: Institutional Review Board approval was obtained. Patients that underwent MIPER with metal stabilizers from 2019 to 2022 and currently had the bar in place, at a single tertiary care pediatric center, were included. A telephone survey evaluated if they had incision-associated symptoms, and if the location was congruent with the stabilizer site. A retrospective chart review was performed to …


Resection And Reconstruction Of Ewing Sarcoma Of The Cuboid Utilizing Vascularized Fibular Autograft: A Case Report, Brandon Cunha, Alexandre Arkader May 2024

Resection And Reconstruction Of Ewing Sarcoma Of The Cuboid Utilizing Vascularized Fibular Autograft: A Case Report, Brandon Cunha, Alexandre Arkader

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Ewing Sarcoma (EWS) rarely presents in the bones of the foot, and particularly in the cuboid, making it an exceedingly rare occurrence. We present the case of a 7-year-old female diagnosed with EWS of the right cuboid, detailing the management and outcomes of this rare presentation. The patient, now almost 5 years post-initial local control, exhibits restored foot function, a normalized gait, and no evidence of disease recurrence. This case underscores the potential for preserving lower extremity function and improving postoperative quality of life in rare presentations of EWS through innovative reconstruction strategies.


Complications Following Hemivertebrectomy For Congenital Scoliosis, Sanjana Davuluri, Taemin Oh, Kyrillos Akhnoukh, Zachary Weingrad, Michael Lesgart, Terrence Ishmael, Joshua Pahys, Amer Samdani, Steven Hwang May 2024

Complications Following Hemivertebrectomy For Congenital Scoliosis, Sanjana Davuluri, Taemin Oh, Kyrillos Akhnoukh, Zachary Weingrad, Michael Lesgart, Terrence Ishmael, Joshua Pahys, Amer Samdani, Steven Hwang

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Introduction:

Hemivertebrae are rare congenital anomalies that can cause severe scoliosis requiring surgical correction. We aimed to determine whether severity of deformities is associated with more long-term surgical complications following surgical correction.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective, single-institution review on patients who underwent hemivertebrectomy and spinal fusion for congenital scoliosis between 2008-2020. We extracted pertinent data on demographics, radiographic parameters, operative details, and complication rates. Subgroup analyses were also done by complication severity, deformity complexity, and construct length.

Results:

In our series, 30 patients underwent hemivertebrectomy and fusion. Mean age was 9±4.2 years and there was 2:1 male preponderance, with …


How Psychological And Nonpharmacological Treatment Modalities Reduce The Disease Burden Of Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes In Pediatrics, Aalia Narvel, Sabrina Gmuca May 2024

How Psychological And Nonpharmacological Treatment Modalities Reduce The Disease Burden Of Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes In Pediatrics, Aalia Narvel, Sabrina Gmuca

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

The prevalence of pediatric chronic musculoskeletal pain ranges from 8.5% to 40%.1 This literature review examined the treatment of amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS), which is a general term that represents a spectrum of pain disorders for patients who may not satisfy specific diagnostic criteria.2 Specifically, sources were analyzed to compare the efficacy of individual components in the nonpharmacological, interdisciplinary treatment of AMPS against pain medications. These components included cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), physical therapy (PT), as well as occupational therapy (OT). There is limited information that assesses these components individually, but there is ample evidence that when …


Mapping Sca1 Regional Vulnerabilities Reveals Neural And Skeletal Muscle Contributions To Disease, Lisa Duvick, W Michael Southern, Kellie A Benzow, Zoe N Burch, Hillary P Handler, Jason S Mitchell, Hannah Kuivinen, Udaya Gadiparthi, Praseuth Yang, Alyssa Soles, Carrie A Sheeler, Orion Rainwater, Shannah Serres, Erin B Lind, Tessa Nichols-Meade, Yun You, Brennon O'Callaghan, Huda Y Zoghbi, Marija Cvetanovic, Vanessa C Wheeler, James M Ervasti, Michael D Koob, Harry T Orr Mar 2024

Mapping Sca1 Regional Vulnerabilities Reveals Neural And Skeletal Muscle Contributions To Disease, Lisa Duvick, W Michael Southern, Kellie A Benzow, Zoe N Burch, Hillary P Handler, Jason S Mitchell, Hannah Kuivinen, Udaya Gadiparthi, Praseuth Yang, Alyssa Soles, Carrie A Sheeler, Orion Rainwater, Shannah Serres, Erin B Lind, Tessa Nichols-Meade, Yun You, Brennon O'Callaghan, Huda Y Zoghbi, Marija Cvetanovic, Vanessa C Wheeler, James M Ervasti, Michael D Koob, Harry T Orr

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by an expanded polyglutamine tract in the widely expressed ataxin-1 (ATXN1) protein. To elucidate anatomical regions and cell types that underlie mutant ATXN1-induced disease phenotypes, we developed a floxed conditional knockin mouse (f-ATXN1146Q/2Q) with mouse Atxn1 coding exons replaced by human ATXN1 exons encoding 146 glutamines. f-ATXN1146Q/2Q mice manifested SCA1-like phenotypes including motor and cognitive deficits, wasting, and decreased survival. Central nervous system (CNS) contributions to disease were revealed using f-ATXN1146Q/2Q;Nestin-Cre mice, which showed improved rotarod, open field, and Barnes maze performance by 6-12 weeks of age. In contrast, …


Reliability And Validity Of The Promis-29 Health Profile In Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mark C Hwang, Cynthia Bell, Yvette Farran, Alexis Ogdie, Charles Green, John Reveille Mar 2024

Reliability And Validity Of The Promis-29 Health Profile In Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mark C Hwang, Cynthia Bell, Yvette Farran, Alexis Ogdie, Charles Green, John Reveille

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 29-Item Health Profile (PROMIS-29) is a generic measure of health-related quality of life that is not well-studied in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) patients. Our objective was to investigate the reliability and validity of the PROMIS-29 in AS. About 169 consecutive AS patients were enrolled from 2017 to 2022 with 167/169 patients fully completing the PROMIS-29 in this cross-sectional study. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Cronbach alpha, respectively. We studied structural validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of our hypothesized and general population models. We evaluated model fit …


Minimalistic Approach To Enhanced Recovery After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery, Scott A. Barnett, Bryant M. Song, Matthew Bauer, Matthew E. Nungesser, Claudia Leonardi, Michael J. Heffernan Mar 2023

Minimalistic Approach To Enhanced Recovery After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery, Scott A. Barnett, Bryant M. Song, Matthew Bauer, Matthew E. Nungesser, Claudia Leonardi, Michael J. Heffernan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Purpose: Prior studies of enhanced recovery protocols (ERP) have been conducted at large institutions with abundant resources. These results may not apply at institutions with less resources directed to quality improvement efforts. The purpose of this study was to assess the value of a minimalistic enhanced recovery protocol in reducing length of stay (LOS) following PSF for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. We hypothesized that accelerated transition to oral pain medications and mobilization alone could shorten hospital length of stay in the absence of a formal multimodal pain regimen. Methods: AIS patients aged 10–18 who underwent PSF at a tertiary pediatric hospital …


Pediatric Nemaline Myopathy: A Systematic Review Using Individual Patient Data, Briana Christophers, Michael A Lopez, Vandana A Gupta, Hannes Vogel, Mary Baylies Jun 2022

Pediatric Nemaline Myopathy: A Systematic Review Using Individual Patient Data, Briana Christophers, Michael A Lopez, Vandana A Gupta, Hannes Vogel, Mary Baylies

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Nemaline myopathy is a skeletal muscle disease that affects 1 in 50 000 live births. The objective of this study was to develop a narrative synthesis of the findings of a systematic review of the latest case descriptions of patients with NM. A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus was performed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using the keywords pediatric, child, NM, nemaline rod, and rod myopathy. Case studies focused on pediatric NM and published in English between January 1, 2010, and December 31, …


Variation In Laboratory & Radiographic Workup And Outcome In Children Hospitalized With Common Musculoskeletal Infections, Emily Bonanni May 2022

Variation In Laboratory & Radiographic Workup And Outcome In Children Hospitalized With Common Musculoskeletal Infections, Emily Bonanni

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Background: Common pediatric musculoskeletal infections (MSKIs) require prompt recognition & treatment to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Variation in initial workup of these infections & associations with clinical outcomes is not well studied and could aid development of evidence-based guidelines to provide high-value care for all MSKIs.

Objectives/Goal: Examine variation in initial lab testing & imaging obtained in patients hospitalized for common MSKIs and explore association with clinical outcomes (length of stay (LOS), cost, 30-day readmission).

Methods/Design: We performed a retrospective, multicenter cohort study of hospitalized children aged 6 months to 18 years with a …


Physical Activity Interventions In Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Maura D. Iversen, Marie Andre, Johan Von Heideken Jan 2022

Physical Activity Interventions In Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Maura D. Iversen, Marie Andre, Johan Von Heideken

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Introduction: Children with juvenile arthritis (JA) experience pain, stiffness, fatigue, and decreased motion leading to difficulties with daily activities and low physical activity (PA). PA is critical to improve health and function and mitigate JA-associated symptoms. This study evaluated the evidence for PA interventions in children with JA.

Materials and methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of PA interventions in children with JA was conducted. Ovid (Medline), Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases were searched for papers published in English between 1/1/1946 and 9/1/2021. Studies which concurrently assessed medical interventions were excluded. Participant and intervention characteristics and …


Use Of Artificial Intelligence To Identify Predictors Of Functional Outcomes In Patients With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, Natalie K. Katz May 2021

Use Of Artificial Intelligence To Identify Predictors Of Functional Outcomes In Patients With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, Natalie K. Katz

Research Days

Background: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy characterized by slowly progressive muscle weakness. Symptoms initially involve the facial and shoulder girdle muscles, with later involvement of the distal lower extremities, pelvic girdle and proximal lower extremities. FSHD type 1 (FHSD1) is the most common form (~95% of individuals) and is caused by deletion of microsatellite repeats in the D4Z4 region on chromosome 4 (4q35). Normal individuals have >10 repeats whereas individuals with FSHD1 have 1-10 repeats. There is significant variability in regards to disease severity, rates of progression and functional outcomes, but …


Efficacy And Safety Of Abobotulinumtoxina For Upper Limb Spasticity In Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Repeat-Treatment Study, Mauricio R. Delgado, Ann Tilton, Jorge Carranzo-Del Rio, Nigar Dursun, Marcin Bonikowski, Resa Aydin, Iwona Maciag-Tymecka, Joyce Oleszek, Edward Dabrowski, Anne-Sophie Grandoulier, Philippe Picaut, The Dysport In Pul Study Group Nov 2020

Efficacy And Safety Of Abobotulinumtoxina For Upper Limb Spasticity In Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Repeat-Treatment Study, Mauricio R. Delgado, Ann Tilton, Jorge Carranzo-Del Rio, Nigar Dursun, Marcin Bonikowski, Resa Aydin, Iwona Maciag-Tymecka, Joyce Oleszek, Edward Dabrowski, Anne-Sophie Grandoulier, Philippe Picaut, The Dysport In Pul Study Group

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of repeat abobotulinumtoxinA injections in reducing upper limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method: This was a double-blind, repeat-cycle study (NCT02106351) in children with CP (2–17y). Children were randomized to receive 2U/kg (control), 8U/kg, or 16U/kg abobotulinumtoxinA injections into the target muscle group (wrist or elbow flexors) and additional muscles alongside occupational therapy via a home-exercise therapy program (HETP; minimum five 15min sessions/wk). Children received 8U/kg or 16U/kg plus HETP in cycles 2 to 4. Results: During cycle 1, 210 children (126 males, 84 females; mean age [SD] 9y [4y 5mo], …


Failure To Thrive - An Overlooked Manifestation Of Kmt2b-Related Dystonia: A Case Presentation., Andrew Ng, Serena Galosi, Lisa Salz, Terence Wong, Caitlin Schwager, Shivarajan Amudhavalli, Rose N. Gelineau-Morel, Shimul Chowdhury, Rady Children’S Institute For Genomic Medicine Investigators, Jennifer Friedman Jun 2020

Failure To Thrive - An Overlooked Manifestation Of Kmt2b-Related Dystonia: A Case Presentation., Andrew Ng, Serena Galosi, Lisa Salz, Terence Wong, Caitlin Schwager, Shivarajan Amudhavalli, Rose N. Gelineau-Morel, Shimul Chowdhury, Rady Children’S Institute For Genomic Medicine Investigators, Jennifer Friedman

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: KMT2B-related dystonia is a recently described form of childhood onset dystonia that may improve with deep brain stimulation. Prior reports have focused on neurologic features including prominent bulbar involvement without detailing general health consequences that may result from orolingual dysfunction. We describe a family with novel KMT2B mutation with several members with failure to thrive to highlight this non-neurologic, but consequential impact of mutation in this gene.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 15-year old female who was admitted and evaluated for failure to thrive. On exam, she had severe speech dysfluency, limited ability to protrude the …


Utilization Of A Continuous Pericapsular Nerve Group (Peng) Block With An Opioid-Sparing Repair Of A Femoral Neck Fracture In A Pediatric Patient, Karla Wyatt, Moustafa Zidane, Chyong-Jy Joyce Liu Jan 2020

Utilization Of A Continuous Pericapsular Nerve Group (Peng) Block With An Opioid-Sparing Repair Of A Femoral Neck Fracture In A Pediatric Patient, Karla Wyatt, Moustafa Zidane, Chyong-Jy Joyce Liu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

In the pediatric population, femoral neck fractures are usually associated with high-impact trauma and often present with pain in the groin area. Regional anesthesia can offer adjunctive therapy for acute pain management. Various techniques have been employed to circumvent pain related to hip fractures and resultant hip surgery. Neuraxial, lumbar plexus, caudal, epidural, fascia iliaca, and femoral continuous nerve block techniques are advantageous in mitigating hip pain. However, these approaches require patient repositioning during placement and carry the potential for motor blockade with resultant weakness. A newly described method, the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block, allows for analgesia of the …


Pain, Functional Disability, And Their Association In Juvenile Fibromyalgia Compared To Other Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases., Mark Connelly, Jennifer E Weiss, Carra Registry Investigators Nov 2019

Pain, Functional Disability, And Their Association In Juvenile Fibromyalgia Compared To Other Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases., Mark Connelly, Jennifer E Weiss, Carra Registry Investigators

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Severe pain and impairments in functioning are commonly reported for youth with juvenile fibromyalgia. The prevalence and impact of pain in other diseases commonly managed in pediatric rheumatology comparatively have been rarely systematically studied. The objective of the current study was to determine the extent to which high levels of pain and functional limitations, and the strength of their association, are unique to youth with juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome/JPFS) relative to other pediatric rheumatic diseases.

METHODS: Using data from 7753 patients enrolled in the multinational Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Legacy Registry, we compared the levels and …


Burden Of Disease In Pediatric Patients With Hypophosphatasia: Results From The Hpp Impact Patient Survey And The Hpp Outcomes Study Telephone Interview., Eric T. Rush, Scott Moseley, Anna Petryk Aug 2019

Burden Of Disease In Pediatric Patients With Hypophosphatasia: Results From The Hpp Impact Patient Survey And The Hpp Outcomes Study Telephone Interview., Eric T. Rush, Scott Moseley, Anna Petryk

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare, inherited, metabolic bone disease caused by deficient tissue-non-specific isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase activity that manifests as a broad range of signs/symptoms, including bone mineralization defects and systemic complications. The burden of disease is poorly characterized, particularly in children. This study aimed to characterize the patient-reported burden of disease among children with HPP using two survey instruments: the HPP Impact Patient Survey (HIPS) and the HPP Outcomes Study Telephone interview (HOST).

METHODS: Between September 2009 and June 2011, pediatric patients (aged younger than 18 years) with HPP were recruited to participate in the study via …


Pediatric Ppi Use And Fractures, Nathan R. Fleishman Md, Thomas M. Attard, Troy E. Richardson May 2019

Pediatric Ppi Use And Fractures, Nathan R. Fleishman Md, Thomas M. Attard, Troy E. Richardson

Research Days

No abstract provided.


Successful Brace Treatment Of Pectus Carinatum In Osteogenesis Imperfecta Using The Dynamic Compression System., Beth A. Orrick, Amy L. Pierce, Charles L. Snyder, Uri S. Alon Jan 2019

Successful Brace Treatment Of Pectus Carinatum In Osteogenesis Imperfecta Using The Dynamic Compression System., Beth A. Orrick, Amy L. Pierce, Charles L. Snyder, Uri S. Alon

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder of collagen resulting in a "fragile" skeleton with increased fracture risk and other complications, dependent on the specific variant. Pectus deformities of the chest wall, while not common, can be associated with OI. The use of a pectus carinatum brace in a patient with OI poses unknown risks for fractures and adverse treatment outcomes. We successfully applied external compression bracing using the dynamic compression system to one such patient. This case illustrates the ability to treat an OI patient with pectus carinatum using a nonsurgical brace, without complications, resulting in an excellent cosmetic …


Alternative Interventions For Children Coping With Chronic Conditions: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Nina M. Pelsi, Kim S. Amer Jul 2017

Alternative Interventions For Children Coping With Chronic Conditions: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Nina M. Pelsi, Kim S. Amer

DePaul Discoveries

Reduction of stressors and anxiety levels in adolescents with chronic illnesses is a critical concept in pediatric health care in America today. The many stressors associated with chronic illness include displaying physical and mental differences, social stigma, financial difficulty, and family stress. These stressors may affect the adolescent’s ability to learn and cope in everyday life. The current research was a critical review of the literature examining studies done with adolescents coping with chronic diseases and illnesses. The aim was to analyze the most efficacious non-pharmacological methods for reducing stressors in adolescents with chronic illness. A critical review of the …


Parent And Child Report Of Pain And Fatigue In Jia: Does Disagreement Between Parent And Child Predict Functional Outcomes?, Amy C. Gaultney, Maggie H. Bromberg, Mark Connelly, Tracy Spears, Laura E. Schanberg Jan 2017

Parent And Child Report Of Pain And Fatigue In Jia: Does Disagreement Between Parent And Child Predict Functional Outcomes?, Amy C. Gaultney, Maggie H. Bromberg, Mark Connelly, Tracy Spears, Laura E. Schanberg

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

While previous research in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) has identified discrepancy between parent and child perception of disease-related symptoms such as pain, the significance and impact of this disagreement has not been characterized. We examined the extent to which parent-child discordance in JIA symptom ratings are associated with child functional outcomes. Linear regression and mixed effects models were used to test the effects of discrepancy in pain and fatigue ratings on functional outcomes in 65 dyads, consisting of youth with JIA and one parent. Results suggested that children reported increased activity limitations and negative mood when parent and child pain …


Functional Validation Of Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants In B3gat3 Resulting In Severe Osteopenia And Fractures: Expanding The Disease Phenotype., Florian Job, Shuji Mizumoto, Laurie Smith, Natario Couser, Ashley Brazil, Howard Saal, Melanie Patterson, Margaret Gibson, Sarah E. Soden, Neil A. Miller, Isabelle Thiffault, Carol J. Saunders, Shuhei Yamada, Katrin Hoffmann, Kazuyuki Sugahara, Emily G. Farrow Nov 2016

Functional Validation Of Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants In B3gat3 Resulting In Severe Osteopenia And Fractures: Expanding The Disease Phenotype., Florian Job, Shuji Mizumoto, Laurie Smith, Natario Couser, Ashley Brazil, Howard Saal, Melanie Patterson, Margaret Gibson, Sarah E. Soden, Neil A. Miller, Isabelle Thiffault, Carol J. Saunders, Shuhei Yamada, Katrin Hoffmann, Kazuyuki Sugahara, Emily G. Farrow

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: A new disease class of syndromes, described as linkeropathies, which are derived from defects in the glycosaminoglycan-linker region as well as glycosaminoglycan-side chains of proteoglycans is increasingly being recognized as a cause of human disease. Proteoglycans are an essential component of the extracellular matrix. Defects in the enzymatic process of proteoglycan synthesis broadly occur due to the incorrect addition of side chains. Previously, homozygous missense variants within the B3GAT3 gene encoding beta 1,3 glucuronyltransferase 3(GlcAT-I) responsible for the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans have been described in 7 individuals.

CASE PRESENTATION: In this study, a 4-year-old patient with a severe phenotype …