New Concepts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orthopedic Diseases in Children
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 283
Special Issue Editors
2. Orthopaedic Unit of Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Via della Torre di Palidoro, 00050 Fiumicino, Italy
Interests: spine surgery; scoliosis; pediatric orthopaedics; Scheuermann disease; early onset scoliosis
Interests: pediatric orthopedics; pediatric traumatology; flatfoot; developmental hip dysplasia
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) focused on “New Concepts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orthopedic Diseases in Children”. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative diagnostic methods, cutting-edge treatments, and comprehensive care strategies for pediatric orthopedic conditions.
Pediatric orthopedic diseases present unique challenges and require specialized approaches to ensure effective management and positive outcomes for young patients. This Special Issue seeks to gather high-quality research papers and reviews that will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements in this field.
We invite contributions that cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Advanced imaging techniques and their applications in pediatric orthopedics.
- Novel surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures.
- Recent developments in non-surgical treatments and rehabilitation.
- Case studies and clinical trials showcasing new therapeutic approaches.
- Long-term outcomes and quality of life assessments for pediatric orthopedic patients.
Our goal is to create a comprehensive collection of articles that will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with orthopedic conditions. We encourage submissions from both established experts and emerging researchers to foster a diverse and rich discussion within the field. We look forward to your participation and to a fruitful collaboration that will advance our understanding and treatment of pediatric orthopedic diseases.
Dr. Sergio De Salvatore
Dr. Laura Ruzzini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric orthopedics
- flatfoot
- genu valgum
- genu varum
- hip dysplasia
- clubfoot
- early-onset scoliosis
- Scheuermann disease
- perthes
- epiphysiolysis
- scoliosis
- pediatric trauma
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