Adaptive Sports Exposure Impacts Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Comfort in Treating Patients With Disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric patients with physical disabilities often have difficulty accessing providers who are comfortable treating this unique patient population. The purpose of the study is to identify factors associated with increased pediatric orthopaedic surgeon familiarity in treating patients with disabilities and to assess whether involvement with adaptive sports (AS) improves their comfort level in treating these patients.

Methods

An anonymous 36-question survey was administered from May to June 2024 to members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Demographic information and clinical practice details were collected. Survey questions assessed the comfort level of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons with treating and counseling patients with various t

SUBMITTER: Wahle CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317412 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature