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    • Prevention programs for pediatric orthopedic disorders in the US are underdeveloped.
    • This deficiency stems from insufficient knowledge regarding the incidence and long-term disability associated with these conditions.

    Discussion:

    • Common pediatric orthopedic issues with preventable components include open neural tube defects, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spastic hip dislocation, congenital hip dislocation, and idiopathic scoliosis.
    • Physicians caring for children must be informed about these preventable orthopedic conditions.

    Key Insights:

    • Lack of data on incidence and disability hinders effective pediatric orthopedic disorder prevention.
    • Several common childhood orthopedic conditions have preventable aspects.

    Outlook:

    • Enhanced data collection on pediatric orthopedic disorders is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
    • Increased physician education on preventable pediatric orthopedic conditions is necessary.