Shriners Hospitals For Children

This study tested a new, rapid MRI method in 102 infants with brachial plexus birth palsy (nerve damage from birth). The goal was to see if the MRI could help doctors decide earlier and more accurately whether the baby needs nerve surgery. The MRI was done without anesthesia, and…

This study looked at two treatments for children who walk on their toes (idiopathic toe walking): casting (non-surgical) and surgery. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle function, and daily function in 65 children aged 6-18. They also searched for genes that might be li…