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Pediatric unilateral knee swelling: a case report of a complicated differential diagnosis and often overlooked cause
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. However, Lyme arthritis is a diagnosis that is often missed, even in children, who are the population with the highest incidence of Lyme disease. The authors present a case of a 3-year-old female presenting to the emergency department with a history of limping for 2 weeks. The mother of the child recognized a tick bite. However, the child was not taken to seek care expeditiously, because she had not developed any rashes. Test results demonstrated that the patient was IgG positive and IgM negative for Lyme disease, with Western blot confirming the diagnosis of Lyme arthritis.
J Osteopath Med; 122(2): 105-109
Osteopathic Evaluation and Manipulative Treatment in Reducing the Morbidity of Otitis Media: A Pilot Study
J Osteopath Med; 106(6): 327-334
Analysis of the effects of isotretinoin on the premature epiphyseal closure in pediatric populations: a literature review
Oral isotretinoin, a systemic retinoid and a vitamin A derivative, has been widely utilized to treat acne in both adult and pediatric populations. It is important to raise awareness of the potential side effects of isotretinoin to enable informed treatment decisions before beginning an isotretinoin regimen. This article aims to describe that isotretinoin, given at various doses and durations, has been associated with growth plate abnormalities, which can lead to premature epiphyseal closure.
J Osteopath Med; 122(1): 45-53
Osteopathic interventions via telehealth in a pediatric population: a retrospective case series
Healthcare delivery was dramatically affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many outpatient visits were cancelled or forgone for fear of exposure to the virus, allowing telemedicine to take on a much larger role in healthcare. The delivery of manual therapies, such as osteopathic manipulative treatment, via telehealth posed a unique challenge as these are typically provided in-person by a trained osteopathic physician. This study provides a description of one osteopathic pediatrician’s experience in delivering osteopathic interventions to pediatric patients via telehealth.
J Osteopath Med; 121(11): 857-861
Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Osteopathic Medicine: Fascial and Spinal Motion Restrictions as Correlates of Muscle Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
J Osteopath Med; 107(6): 226-232
Cause and Effect in Childhood Obesity: Solutions for a National Epidemic
J Osteopath Med; 108(10): 545-552
Effectiveness of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and Myofascial Release Versus Acupuncture as Complementary Treatment for Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
J Osteopath Med; 108(10): 559-570
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Childhood: Obesity and Insulin Resistance
J Osteopath Med; 108(9): 518-524
Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pulmonary function testing in children with asthma
The authors compared same day spirometry results in 58 patients aged 7-18 years with asthma who were treated with either rib raising and suboccipital release in addition to standard asthma care, or standard asthma care alone.
J Osteopath Med; 121(6): 589-596