Background The effective management of wait times is a top priority for Canadians. Attention
to date has largely focused on wait times for adult surgery. The purpose of this study was to …

The majority of pediatric fractures of the lower extremity can and should be treated with closed
reduction, immobilization, and close follow-up. However, there is an ongoing debate in …

Background Total knee replacement is now the most common joint replacement procedure
performed in Ontario, and many patients require bilateral replacement. However, whether …

The efficient functioning of a pediatric orthopaedic office practice is subject to many variables.
Determining the number and nature of care providers is a challenging problem and unique …

In this article, the author contends that Canadians need better supported parliamentarians,
not more of them. While noting that there is no universal formula for determining the size of an …

Much has been written about the promise of health IT to derive operational efficiency for our
health systems, to increase patient safety, to ease the work life of health practitioners and …

Purpose: Femur fractures in children have a significant impact on families and the hospital
system in Canada. There are several methods for treating femur fractures in children. The …

This study compares 3 different saw types to determine which is best suited for integration
into a minimally invasive bone saw. A handheld electric jigsaw, a coping saw, and a Gigli saw …

Purpose: The treatment algorithm for supracondylar humerus fractures in children under age
seven is well-established. However, the best treatment option for these fractures in older …