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3 papers in Paediatrics
1.PaediatricsRCTJournal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Lateral Opening-Wedge Versus Medial Closing-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Adolescent Idiopathic Genu Valgum: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Once the physis has closed, guided growth is no longer an option for adolescent genu valgum, so knowing that both osteotomy types correct alignment well but change leg length in opposite directions helps with technique choice and family counselling.

16 Oct 2026Full text appraised
Rigour69/100
Clinical42/100
Impact†48/100
Source band: Limited
2.PaediatricsCohortJournal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Serial Casting Before Relapse Surgery: Investigating the Challenges of Relapsed Clubfoot Care

Relapse surgery for clubfoot is a common, burdensome paediatric orthopaedic problem, and this hypothesis-generating cohort suggests presurgical casting might reduce surgical extent, but the small nonrandomised sample means it cannot yet change practice.

22 Jul 2026Full text appraised
Rigour16/100
Clinical54/100
Impact†—/100
Source band: Weak
3.PaediatricsCohortThe American Journal of Sports Medicine

Patella Alta and Trochlear Dysplasia as a Determinant of Patellar Tendon Lateralisation and Inclination: A Cross-sectional MRI Study in Adolescents With Patellofemoral Instability

Introduces a new, easily measured MRI angle (PTIA) that may add diagnostic information about patellar tendon malalignment beyond standard bony measurements like TT-TG in adolescents being worked up for patellofemoral instability.

9 Sept 2026Full text appraised
Rigour22/100
Clinical50/100
Impact†48/100
Source band: Weak
Scores are out of 100. † Impact reflects editorial priority.
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