Pediatric Upper Extremity Pathology—2nd Edition
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center – Sophia Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: pediatric orthopedics; fractures; trauma; cartilage; sports
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Interests: pediatric orthopedics; fractures; trauma; cartilage; sports
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The arm is paramount in nearly all activities of daily living, ranging from reaching for a glass of water to swinging a bat on the baseball field. Therefore, pediatric upper extremity pathology can cause serious disability. The upper limb, including the clavicle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, can be affected by many disorders; fractures, post-traumatic lesions, sports injuries, congenital anomalies, tumors, and neuromuscular diseases such as cerebral palsy and obstetric brachial plexus palsy can significantly affect young people.
While efficient initial treatment can hold promise for these children, the threat of long-term sequelae remains daunting. Despite advances, knowledge gaps persist, with much of this field still remaining to be mapped.
As a result, we invite contributions to this Special Issue dedicated to pediatric upper extremity pathology. We will combine our expertise, share insights, and pave the way for better understanding, diagnosis, and treatment in this critical area of pediatric orthopedics. Together, we can make significant strides in improving the lives of young patients.
Considering the success and popularity of the Special Issue ‘Pediatric Upper Extremity Pathology’, previously published in Children (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/special_issues/389UF954Y1), we are now releasing a second edition that will address this topic by inviting scholars to share findings, perspectives, and approaches in pediatric upper extremity pathology. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Christiaan J. A. van Bergen
Dr. Joost W. Colaris
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- upper limb
- shoulder
- humerus
- elbow
- forearm
- wrist
- hand
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Related Special Issue
- Pediatric Upper Extremity Pathology in Children (6 articles)
