Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) is a group of professionals comprised mostly of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons.

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09/12/2025

Drs. Kevin Neal and Hilda Kriel share the latest updates on CPT and E&M changes relevant to pediatric orthopaedics. From clarifying pin removal in the office to new codes for drug-delivery devices, updated guidance on split-shared visits, and the long-awaited thoracic VBT codes, these changes shape how we code and bill every day. Growing rod procedures remain unlisted, while wound closure for open fractures and medical decision-making in inpatient care are also addressed.
Takeaway: staying current with coding updates helps ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance. Read the full Coding Corner update: https://bit.ly/4pgPMem

Dr. Lindsay Andras from Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles joins the show to discuss her recent randomized control trial...
09/09/2025

Dr. Lindsay Andras from Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles joins the show to discuss her recent randomized control trial comparing outcomes of functional bracing and for pediatric femoral shaft . Drs. Andras and co-author Dr. Julia Sanders share insights from their experience conducting a randomized control trial and the pearls and pitfalls of implementing the functional brace. The lightning round highlights articles on spinal involvement in hereditary multiple osteochondromas, outcomes of pediatric multi-ligamentous injuries, and the impact of harness treatment on breastfeeding efficacy. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/45VUMh6

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The JPOSNA® Primer on Cast and Splint Application, co-edited by Drs. Stephanie Holmes and Ishaan Swarup. This special is...
08/27/2025

The JPOSNA® Primer on Cast and Splint Application, co-edited by Drs. Stephanie Holmes and Ishaan Swarup. This special issue provides a ready resource for today's , orthopaedic , and , instructing them on safe and effective application. This educational resource includes chapters written by experienced surgeons and is filled with photos, videos, and pearls provided by well-known mentors in the field. Readers can assess their knowledge on what they learned with questions and answers provided by the authors at the end of each chapter: https://bit.ly/45SsUZM

¡Buen viaje! Boa viagem! The 2025 POSNA Traveling Fellows, Drs. Megan Johnson, Sean Tabaie, and Kali Tileston, have begu...
08/22/2025

¡Buen viaje! Boa viagem! The 2025 POSNA Traveling Fellows, Drs. Megan Johnson, Sean Tabaie, and Kali Tileston, have begun their trip of a lifetime. They will visit institutions and exchange ideas in the beautiful countries of Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Their final stop will be at the combined annual meeting with POSNA and EPOS in São Paulo, Brazil. A special thank you to all the hosts and this year’s sponsor, Medtronic, for their support.

You will be able to read about the Traveling Fellows’ experience in the November issue of ®.

POSNA will be accepting applications from Active members for the 2026 Traveling Fellowship to beginning September 15. Learn More: https://posna.org/resources/traveling-fellowship

In this special episode, Scott Rosenfeld, MD from Texas Children's Hospital and POSNA historian, sits down with 2025 D...
08/22/2025

In this special episode, Scott Rosenfeld, MD from Texas Children's Hospital and POSNA historian, sits down with 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award winner Frances Farley, MD, to talk about her illustrious career at Mott's Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan and recent transition to Chief Medical Officer of the Shriner's Children's Hospital system. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3JrXkdU

08/20/2025

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons strive for excellence as clinicians and scientists while also longing for optimal work-life integration. Unfortunately, parenting has never been more challenging, and there are no textbooks or JAAOS articles about how to thrive as a surgeon parent. This webinar shares priceless pearls of advice about how to thrive as a surgeon-parent from the family planning stage to the empty nest. View now: https://bit.ly/4lsXBul

We are proud to announce that the August 2025 edition of ® is now available: https://bit.ly/4mGoD37This is the journal'...
08/19/2025

We are proud to announce that the August 2025 edition of ® is now available: https://bit.ly/4mGoD37
This is the journal's largest issue to date since we began publishing in November 2019. Thank you to all the editors, authors, and reviewers who have supported JPOSNA® and contributed to its success.

08/13/2025

A recent study, led by Dr. Neeraj Patel and colleagues, explored the usefulness of plain radiographs in diagnosing discoid lateral meniscus in children.
Key takeaway: Radiographs are useful for ruling out bony pathology but should not be solely relied upon for diagnosing DLM, especially in younger patients.
View the article in : https://bit.ly/3U4fFQp

POSNA MEMBERS - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!2026 Hall of Fame, Distinguished Achievement, and Humanitarian Award nominations ar...
07/25/2025

POSNA MEMBERS - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
2026 Hall of Fame, Distinguished Achievement, and Humanitarian Award nominations are open until August 7, 2025. All award recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Don't let a deserving individual go unrecognized! Nominate someone today! DAA & HA: https://form.jotform.com/251874382708163
HOF: https://form.jotform.com/251874975422164

Dr. Reid Nichols from Nemours joins the show to discuss her recent article on treatment of arthrogrypotic clubfeet. Th...
07/23/2025

Dr. Reid Nichols from Nemours joins the show to discuss her recent article on treatment of arthrogrypotic clubfeet. The discussion spans numerous pathologies including bunions, coalitions, , and some stuff you've probably never heard of! The gang is also excited to welcome a new host, Steph Logterman, MD, to the podcast! Listen Now on: https://bit.ly/411mxBQ

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