Navigating Change: Transitioning Pediatric Orthopedic Patients with Lifelong Conditions to Adulthood - 2025 POPS Symposium

Many pediatric patients with lifelong conditions often do not have a reliable medical community and face many challenges as they transition into adulthood. These can include insurance changes/requirements, institutional age limitations, and overall lack of understanding of their needs from the adult orthopedic community. Additionally, many patients and families lack understanding of the challenges one can face during this transition, and often do not anticipate and plan appropriately as a result. This symposium has been planned by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society (POPS).