title: Pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation of pediatric congenital and developmental disorders.
abstract: Orthopaedic surgeons who treat children should have a thorough understanding of pediatric congenital and developmental disorders. It is paramount to develop approaches to these disorders that minimize risks to the patient and lessen the possibility of litigation against the treating physician. It is important to be aware of safe and effective approaches to specific conditions that highlight pearls and potential pitfalls of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Storer
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Skaggs
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis