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More Osteotomies Increase Curve Correction in Early Onset Scoliosis

September 13, 2024

Study finds that more osteotomies lead to more curve correction—without increasing complications—for children with early onset scoliosis.

A boy with short dark hair walks with a walker across a blue-tiled path in a gait lab. He has sensors on his feet and legs.

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Adolescents Make Similar Gains as Children After SEMLS

June 18, 2024

New findings show that older adolescents with cerebral palsy can still benefit from single event multilevel surgery.

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A Decline in Sports Participation: Why More and More Adolescents Are Quitting

March 12, 2024

Burnout and added financial burden are leading kids to opt out of sports during the teen years.

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Research and Breakthroughs

Biomechanics Study Aims to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries

July 21, 2023

A motion analysis study finds that the single-leg hop may be a key test to see if younger athletes have biomechanical deficiencies.

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Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Hamstring Lengthening

August 11, 2022

New research finds a significant long-term increase in anterior pelvic tilt in children who undergo hamstring lengthening.

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Investigator at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $2.3 Million to Study Bone Loss Associated with Cerebral Palsy

September 19, 2018

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability originating in childhood. Approximately 2 of every 1000 babies born acquire this condition that results from abnormal development or damage

Research and Breakthroughs

Building strong bones in kids

August 2, 2016

Osteoporosis is a major problem in public health with significant costs both in healthcare dollars and human potential. Generally known as a condition effecting older women, and to a lesser extent

Research and Breakthroughs

Increased Risk of Metabolic Disorders for Some Children with Spina Bifida

March 22, 2016

Representative quantified computed tomography (CT) slices showing excess adipose or fatty tissues (pink) within the muscle boundary (green) in spina bifida patients (right) compared to control

Research and Breakthroughs

Preventing ACL Injuries Before They Occur

February 5, 2016

A common and often devastating injury in sports – anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can require surgery to restore knee stability and allow athletes to return to playing sports. However

Research and Breakthroughs

Where Does Research Happen? Behind the Scenes of the Motion and Sports Analysis Lab

November 6, 2014

Learn about research happening in the Motion Lab at CHLA to help children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and more walk better.

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