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The Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC) at Boston Children's Hospital conducts basic, translational, and clinical research that continues to fuel the development of new, more effective therapies for vascular malformations and vascular tumors in children and …
Overview Not only are we working every day to keep our patients and their families healthy and happy, we are also working to strengthen and improve the care we give. Here are a few of our ongoing endeavors and projects: Accountable Care Organization …
Toward better care: Rethinking practice patterns in neurology Professional societies frequently issue clinical practice guidelines in an effort to reduce practice variability and improve care. Surveys, however, have found that generalists and specialist …
Visiting us Whether you’re reaching out to us for an appointment or second opinion, we’ll work with you and your family to develop a customized treatment plan and be here to guide you through the decision-making process. Each patient’s care plan includes …
Surgical management and decision-making for a traumatic growth plate injury In 2011, a 6-year-old male sustained a traumatic lawnmower injury to his right leg. The initial injury was treated at another hospital in the patient’s home state, where it …
Robotic navigation and the future of spine surgery Robotic navigation and the future of spine surgery In June 2019, under the leadership of Daniel Hedequist, MD , the Spine Division at Boston Children’s Hospital became one of the first pediatric …
Transferring radial nerve triceps fascicles to the axillary nerves Nerve transfer was first described in 1948 by Alexander Lurje using the triceps fascicles of the radial nerve transfer to the axillary nerve in one patient with Erb’s palsy. It wasn’t …
Spinal fusion in children with cerebral palsy Scoliosis and other spinal deformities affect between 50% and 75% of children with severe, nonambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) — causing both neurological impairment and a decline in functional ability. Surgical …
Increasing operating room capacity through a dedicated Satellite Trauma Orthopedic Program Improving patient safety is a constant endeavor for all caregivers, and relies greatly on effective and timely treatment. For orthopedic surgery cases, this means …
The Boston Children's Pediatric Transplant Center offers the most advanced pediatric care throughout the disease and transplant lifecycle for the best possible outcome and quality of life. Learn more about the Pediatric Transplant Center's broad range of …