Kacy Peek

What are the most common causes of orthopedic trauma during spring and summer, and what can people do to reduce their risks? The return of warm weather not only lifts our spirits; it brings us back outside to enjoy all the activities the outdoors offer. Unfortunately, with outdoor recreation comes the risk of hand and wrist injuries. Getting back into the garden is good for the soul and the plants, but can also put fingers in danger.

Purpose Patient beliefs about health and disability are shaped by many social factors and are a key determinant in their ultimate outcome. We hypothesized that pediatric and parent-reported outcome measures regarding a child’s congenital upper limb difference will be affected by geographic location, parent education, sex, ethnicity, race, age, and presence of additional medical comorbidities. Methods Patients enrolled in the multicenter Congenital Upper Limb Difference registry were included.