Pediatric Orthopedics: What Is on the Horizon?

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Diagnostics, which is dedicated to children and adolescent orthopedics.

The etymology of the word 'Orthopedics' derives from the Greek words 'Orthos' (right or straight) and 'Paideia' (rearing of children). In the beginning, orthopedic surgeons focused on deformities of the feet, the spine, and the lower extremities. Modern pediatric orthopedics encompasses a much broader range of diseases. The ability to treat a wide range of conditions has been made possible by cooperation between various disciplines and by the evolution of technology over the years.

The importance of assessing health status in pediatric patients with orthopedic diseases is well known. Discovering new methods and surgical techniques to avoid extensive injuries in pediatric patients is mandatory. The development of new technologies gives the possibility to treat these patients, reducing postoperative pain and psychological distress. However, surgery is not the only focus of pediatric orthopedics. The monitoring of the psychological status of the patient and the caregiver plays a crucial role in children’s rehabilitation. In fact, the psychological aspect of the disease is crucial, more so in children than in adults, and therefore surgery is not the only avenue to be explored. New diagnostic tools may allow for the discovery of diseases in their early stages, helping to avoid the necessity of surgical treatment in many cases.

This Special Issue aims to emphasize new diagnostic methods, surgical techniques, and possible treatments for the major pediatric orthopedic diseases.

Dr. Laura Ruzzini
Guest Editor

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