Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology

Ankle Sprains

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Ankle Sprains. It was created by Holly Wright (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Erika Persson (Pediatric Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, University of Alberta).

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview of ACL injuries, including their investigtion, diagnosis, investigations and management. It was created by Holly Wright, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dhiren Naidu, a physiatrist at the University of Alberta. 

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Polydactyly

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Polydactyly which is a common congenital abnormality characterized by the presence of greater than 5 digits on a hand or foot. It was created by Nolan Broeke ad Medical Student from the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Curtis Budden Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta

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Approach to Limp - Updated

This podcast will discuss Approach to Limp - Updated. This podcast was created by Lexyn Iliscupidez, a medical student at the University of Calgary. This podcast was created with the support of Dr. Sarah Smith, a Family Physician in Calgary, Alberta. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to pediatric limp, including differential diagnosis between common and serious causes.

There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.


Sports Injuries: Ankle

This podcast will discuss Sports Injuries: Ankle. The podcast was created by Rihana, a second-year medical student at Queen’s University. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Mann, an orthopedic surgeon at Queen’s University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to pediatric ankle pain, including questions to explore on history, key aspects of the physical exam, appropriate investigations, and possible treatment options


Osgood-Schlatter Disease

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on Osgood-Schlatter disease, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis comorbidities and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Flexible Pes Planus

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on flexible pes planus, including its presentation, cause, diagnosis, types, comorbidities and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on patellofemoral pain syndrome, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary.

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Sever's Disease

This PedsCases note is part of a four-part series on pediatric musculoskelatal conditions. This note provides a one-page overview on Sever's Disease, including its presentation, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta with assistance from Dr. Jeanine McColl, pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Calgary. 

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Osteogenesis Imprefecta (OI)

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on Osteogenesis Imprefecta (OI), including its presentation, classficiations and management. It was created by Aspen Lillywhite, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Elizabeth Pedersen, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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