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  • English

Education

Medical School

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

1981, New York, NY

Internship

New England Deaconess Hospital

1982, Boston, MA

Residency

New England Medical Center

1987, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1988, Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General)

Professional History

Member of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Media

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Publications

  1. The roommate: does double-occupancy rooming impact recovery from pediatric spinal fusion surgery? Spine Deform. 2025 May 02. View Abstract

  2. Surface topography demonstrates gradual improvement in spinal range of motion in all three planes following posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2025 May; 34(5):1869-1876. View Abstract

  3. Surface vs. skeleton: the relationship between surface topographic and radiographic measurements of shoulder symmetry in patients with scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2025 Mar; 13(2):539-549. View Abstract

  4. Validation of Examination Maneuvers for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Telehealth Setting. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Dec 04; 106(23):2249-2255. View Abstract

  5. Fully automated determination of robotic pedicle screw accuracy and precision utilizing computer vision algorithms. J Robot Surg. 2024 Jul 03; 18(1):278. View Abstract

  6. More Than a Flesh Wound: Trisomy 21 Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Have High Odds of Wound Complications. Global Spine J. 2025 Apr; 15(3):1526-1532. View Abstract

  7. The Longitudinal Effects of Posterior Spinal Fusion with Derotation on Axial Deformity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 May 06. View Abstract

  8. Novel Surface Topographic Assessment of Lung Volume and Pulmonary Function Tests in Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Preliminary Study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Jul 01; 44(6):366-372. View Abstract

  9. Is the Child Opportunity Index a Factor in Surgical Outcomes for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 May-Jun 01; 44(5):e394-e399. View Abstract

  10. Publisher Correction: A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2024 Mar; 12(2):519-520. View Abstract

  11. Scoliosis Bracing: Details Make the Difference. J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2023 Nov; 5(4):776. View Abstract

  12. BrAIST-Calc: Prediction of Individualized Benefit From Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Feb 01; 49(3):147-156. View Abstract

  13. Utility of postoperative laboratory testing after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2024 Mar; 12(2):375-381. View Abstract

  14. Author Correction: A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2023 Sep; 11(5):1293. View Abstract

  15. Exploring Correlations Between Pain and Deformity in Idiopathic Scoliosis With Validated Self-reported Pain Scores, Radiographic Measurements, and Trunk Surface Topographic Measurements. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Nov-Dec 01; 43(10):608-614. View Abstract

  16. Late-presenting dural leak following spine fusion in the pediatric population. Spine Deform. 2023 Nov; 11(6):1371-1380. View Abstract

  17. A Surgical Treatment Algorithm for Restoring Pelvic Balance and Health-related Quality of Life in High-grade Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis: Prospective Multicenter Cohort of 61 Young Patients. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 12 01; 36(10):E442-E452. View Abstract

  18. The relationship between physical activity, structural deformity, and spinal mobility in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. Spine Deform. 2023 09; 11(5):1093-1100. View Abstract

  19. 3D surface topographic measurements for idiopathic scoliosis are highly correlative to patient self-image questionnaires. Spine Deform. 2023 07; 11(4):871-880. View Abstract

  20. A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2023 07; 11(4):861-869. View Abstract

  21. Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Apr 01; 43(4):218-226. View Abstract

  22. Do Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients With Vitamin D Deficiency Have Worse Spine Fusion Outcomes? J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 03 01; 43(3):e209-e214. View Abstract

  23. Correction to: The classification of scoliosis braces developed by SOSORT with SRS, ISPO, and POSNA and approved by ESPRM. Eur Spine J. 2022 Sep; 31(9):2456-2457. View Abstract

  24. Early Adherence to Prescribed Brace Wear for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Associated With Future Brace Wear. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Jan 01; 48(1):8-14. View Abstract

  25. The Effects of Body Mass Index and Spine Flexibility on Surgical Outcomes for Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Nov 01; 47(21):1483-1488. View Abstract

  26. Bracing for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis: retrospective review from bracing to skeletal maturity. Spine Deform. 2022 11; 10(6):1349-1358. View Abstract

  27. Spinal Fusion in Pediatric Patients With Low Bone Density: Defining the Value of DXA. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Aug 01; 42(7):e713-e719. View Abstract

  28. Reliability of automated topographic measurements for spine deformity. Spine Deform. 2022 09; 10(5):1035-1045. View Abstract

  29. The Effects of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on Axial Rotation of the Spine: A Study of Twisting Using Surface Topography. Children (Basel). 2022 May 05; 9(5). View Abstract

  30. Nonoperative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using braces. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2022 Aug 01; 46(4):383-391. View Abstract

  31. Biomechanical Effects of Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis Design Features on 3D Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Multicenter Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Aug 01; 47(15):1103-1110. View Abstract

  32. The classification of scoliosis braces developed by SOSORT with SRS, ISPO, and POSNA and approved by ESPRM. Eur Spine J. 2022 04; 31(4):980-989. View Abstract

  33. Intraoperative Use of Robotics With Navigation for Pedicle Screw Placement in Treatment of Pediatric High-grade Spondylolisthesis: A Preliminary Report. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Nov-Dec 01; 41(10):591-596. View Abstract

  34. Performing Multiple Posterior Spinal Fusions in 1 Day: A Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Between Morning and Afternoon Cases. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Oct 01; 41(9):e722-e726. View Abstract

  35. Variability in Antibiotic Treatment of Pediatric Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion at A Single Institution. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jul 01; 41(6):e380-e385. View Abstract

  36. Bracing for infantile scoliosis: no sedation needed. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 Jun 28; 280:184-186. View Abstract

  37. Preoperative hematocrit and platelet count are associated with blood loss during spinal fusion for children with neuromuscular scoliosis. J Perioper Pract. 2022 04; 32(4):74-82. View Abstract

  38. Vitamin D levels and pain outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing spine fusion. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):997-1004. View Abstract

  39. Scoliosis with Chiari I malformation without associated syringomyelia. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):1105-1113. View Abstract

  40. Why Irrigate for the Same Contamination Rate: Wound Contamination in Pediatric Spinal Surgery Using Betadine Versus Saline. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Nov/Dec; 40(10):e994-e998. View Abstract

  41. Occipital Plate Fixation in the Pediatric Population. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Oct; 40(9):462-467. View Abstract

  42. The growth-friendly surgical treatment of scoliosis in children with osteogenesis imperfecta using distraction-based instrumentation. Spine Deform. 2021 01; 9(1):263-274. View Abstract

  43. Acute Implant-related Complications in Pediatric Cervical Spine Fusion. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Aug; 40(7):e662-e666. View Abstract

  44. Incidence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis With Pedicle Screws at Upper Instrumented Vertebrae in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Global Spine J. 2021 Sep; 11(7):1019-1024. View Abstract

  45. Sprengel's deformity: an analysis of surgically and nonsurgically treated patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Jan; 30(1):e1-e9. View Abstract

  46. Efficacy of bracing in skeletally immature patients with moderate-severe idiopathic scoliosis curves between 40° and 60°. Spine Deform. 2020 10; 8(5):911-920. View Abstract

  47. The Reliability of the AOSpine Thoracolumbar Classification System in Children: Results of a Multicenter Study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 May/Jun; 40(5):e352-e356. View Abstract

  48. Diagnosing and treating native spinal and pelvic osteomyelitis in adolescents. Spine Deform. 2020 10; 8(5):1001-1008. View Abstract

  49. Does bracing for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis affect operative results? Spine Deform. 2020 06; 8(3):427-432. View Abstract

  50. Intraoperative Use of O-arm in Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Apr; 40(4):e266-e271. View Abstract

  51. Developmental sacral morphology: MR study from infancy to skeletal maturity. Eur Spine J. 2020 05; 29(5):1141-1146. View Abstract

  52. Establishing consensus on the best practice guidelines for the use of bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2020 08; 8(4):597-604. View Abstract

  53. Chiari I malformations with syringomyelia: long-term results of neurosurgical decompression. Spine Deform. 2020 04; 8(2):233-243. View Abstract

  54. Surgical Treatment of Developmental Spondylolisthesis: Contemporary Series With a Two-Surgeon Team. Spine Deform. 2019 Mar; 7(2):275-285. View Abstract

  55. Surgical Fixation Using Screw-Rod Construct Instrumentation for Upper Cervical Instability in Pediatric Down Syndrome Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):957-961. View Abstract

  56. Comparative Sacral Morphology in Spondylolisthesis Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):945-949. View Abstract

  57. Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST): Development and Validation of a Prognostic Model in Untreated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Simplified Skeletal Maturity System. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):890-898. View Abstract

  58. Implementing a Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway Can Reduce the Deep Surgical Site Infection Rate After Posterior Spinal Fusion in High-Risk Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 Jan; 7(1):33-39. View Abstract

  59. Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST): Development and Validation of a Prognostic Model in Untreated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Simplified Skeletal Maturity System. Spine Deform. 2019 11; 7(6):890-898.e4. View Abstract

  60. Comparative Sacral Morphology in Spondylolisthesis Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 11; 7(6):945-949. View Abstract

  61. Surgical Fixation Using Screw-Rod Construct Instrumentation for Upper Cervical Instability in Pediatric Down Syndrome Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 11; 7(6):957-961. View Abstract

  62. Perioperative acute neurological deficits in instrumented pediatric cervical spine fusions. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 11 01; 24(5):528-538. View Abstract

  63. What Are the Indications for Spinal Fusion Surgery in Scheuermann Kyphosis? J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 May/Jun; 39(5):217-221. View Abstract

  64. Restoration of normal pelvic balance from surgical reduction in high-grade spondylolisthesis. Eur Spine J. 2019 09; 28(9):2087-2094. View Abstract

  65. Correction to: The "Risser+" grade: a new grading system to classify skeletal maturity in idiopathic scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2019 Apr; 28(4):888. View Abstract

  66. Criteria for surgical reduction in high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis based on quality of life measures. Eur Spine J. 2019 Sep; 28(9):2060-2069. View Abstract

  67. Surgical Treatment of Developmental Spondylolisthesis: Contemporary Series With a Two-Surgeon Team. Spine Deform. 2019 03; 7(2):275-285. View Abstract

  68. Implementing a Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway Can Reduce the Deep Surgical Site Infection Rate After Posterior Spinal Fusion in High-Risk Patients. Spine Deform. 2019 01; 7(1):33-39. View Abstract

  69. Tranexamic Acid Is Efficacious at Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Dec 05; 100(23):2024-2032. View Abstract

  70. The "Risser+" grade: a new grading system to classify skeletal maturity in idiopathic scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2019 03; 28(3):559-566. View Abstract

  71. Retraction Note: Brace classification study group (BCSG): part one - definitions and atlas. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2018; 13:25. View Abstract

  72. C2 Translaminar Screw Fixation in Children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Jul; 38(6):e312-e317. View Abstract

  73. Sagittal plane parameters in growing rod patients following final fusion. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2018 Mar; 27(2):168-175. View Abstract

  74. Early Detection of Scoliosis-What the USPSTF "I" Means for Us. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 03 01; 172(3):216-217. View Abstract

  75. Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Young Athletes: A Descriptive Case Series and Review of the Literature. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018 Feb; 34(2):76-80. View Abstract

  76. Benign Natural History of Spondylolysis in Adolescence With Midterm Follow-Up. Spine Deform. 2017 Mar; 5(2):134-138. View Abstract

  77. Staged Growing Rods With Preimplantation of Spinal Anchors for Complex Early Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):e606-e611. View Abstract

  78. Predicting Postsurgical Satisfaction in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: The Role of Presurgical Functioning and Expectations. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):e548-e551. View Abstract

  79. Efficacy of Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring for Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Jul 01; 42(13):974-978. View Abstract

  80. Benign Natural History of Spondylolysis in Adolescence With Midterm Follow-Up. Spine Deform. 2017 03; 5(2):134-138. View Abstract

  81. Allograft Bone Use in Pediatric Subaxial Cervical Spine Fusions. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Mar; 37(2):e140-e144. View Abstract

  82. What are the Indications for Spinal Fusion Surgery in Scheuermann Kyphosis? J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Jan 30. View Abstract

  83. Brace Classification Study Group (BCSG): part one - definitions and atlas. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2016; 11:43. View Abstract

  84. Pediatric Nonfracture Acute Compartment Syndrome: A Review of 39 Cases. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Oct-Nov; 36(7):685-90. View Abstract

  85. Early Detection of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Aug 17; 98(16):e67. View Abstract

  86. Nonsurgical Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016 Aug; 24(8):555-64. View Abstract

  87. Scoliosis Research Society members attitudes towards physical therapy and physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis. 2015; 10:16. View Abstract

  88. Spinal deformity progression after posterior segmental instrumentation and fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. J Child Orthop. 2015 Feb; 9(1):29-37. View Abstract

  89. Abnormal rib count in scoliosis surgery: impact on the reporting of spinal fusion levels. J Child Orthop. 2014 Dec; 8(6):497-503. View Abstract

  90. Efficacy of nonfusion treatment for subacute and chronic atlanto-axial rotatory fixation in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Jul-Aug; 34(5):490-5. View Abstract

  91. Displaced intra-articular fractures of the great toe in children: intervene with caution! J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar; 34(2):144-9. View Abstract

  92. Bracing for scoliosis in 2014: state of the art. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Feb; 50(1):93-110. View Abstract

  93. Gain in spinal height from surgical correction of idiopathic scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 01; 96(1):59-65. View Abstract

  94. Pain prevalence and trajectories following pediatric spinal fusion surgery. J Pain. 2013 Dec; 14(12):1694-702. View Abstract

  95. Spondylolisthesis: Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliabilities of Radiographic Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters Using Standard Picture Archiving and Communication System Measurement Tools. Spine Deform. 2013 Nov; 1(6):412-418. View Abstract

  96. The pendulum swings back to scoliosis screening: screening policies for early detection and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis - current concepts and recommendations. Scoliosis. 2013 Oct 29; 8(1):16. View Abstract

  97. Surgical management of pediatric radial neck fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Oct 16; 95(20):1825-32. View Abstract

  98. Scoliosis after chest wall resection. J Child Orthop. 2013 Oct; 7(4):301-7. View Abstract

  99. Complications of plate fixation of femoral shaft fractures in children and adolescents. J Child Orthop. 2013 Jun; 7(3):235-43. View Abstract

  100. Distal femoral valgus deformity following plate fixation of pediatric femoral shaft fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Mar 20; 95(6):526-33. View Abstract

  101. Clinical practice. Idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. N Engl J Med. 2013 Feb 28; 368(9):834-41. View Abstract

  102. A quality improvement program to reduce unnecessary referrals for adolescent scoliosis. Pediatrics. 2013 Mar; 131(3):e912-20. View Abstract

  103. Changing practice patterns: the impact of a randomized clinical trial on surgeons preference for treatment of type 3 supracondylar humerus fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Jun; 32(4):340-5. View Abstract

  104. Spinal deformity in young athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2012 Jul; 31(3):441-51. View Abstract

  105. Lumbar spine surgery in athletes:: outcomes and return-to-play criteria. Clin Sports Med. 2012 Jul; 31(3):487-98. View Abstract

  106. Radiographic analysis of spondylolisthesis and sagittal spinopelvic deformity. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012 Apr; 20(4):194-205. View Abstract

  107. Reliability of the Spinal Deformity Study Group classification of lumbosacral spondylolisthesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Jan 15; 37(2):E95-102. View Abstract

  108. Incidence of skin complications and associated charges in children treated with hip spica casts for femur fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Jan-Feb; 31(1):17-22. View Abstract

  109. Multiple level injuries in pediatric spinal trauma. J Trauma. 2009 Sep; 67(3):537-42. View Abstract

  110. The effect of reduction and instrumentation of spondylolisthesis on spinopelvic sagittal alignment. J Pediatr Orthop. 2009 Mar; 29(2):157-62. View Abstract

  111. Failure of attempted implant retention in spinal deformity delayed surgical site infections. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Jan 01; 34(1):60-4. View Abstract

  112. Reliability and development of a new classification of lumbosacral spondylolisthesis. Scoliosis. 2008 Dec 10; 3:19. View Abstract

  113. Locking plate fixation for pediatric femur fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Jan-Feb; 28(1):6-9. View Abstract

  114. Spino-pelvic alignment after surgical correction for developmental spondylolisthesis. European Spine Journal. 2008; 17:1170-6.

  115. Modern cervical spine instrumentation in children. Spine. 2008; 33(4):379-383.

  116. Locking Plate Fixation for Pediatric Femur fractures,. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008; 28(1):6-9.

  117. Classification of high-grade spondylolistheses based on pelvic version and spine balance: possible rationale for reduction. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Sep 15; 32(20):2208-13. View Abstract

  118. Lateral entry compared with medial and lateral entry pin fixation for completely displaced supracondylar humeral fractures in children. A randomized clinical trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Apr; 89(4):706-12. View Abstract

  119. Locking plate fixation for pediatric femur fractures. 2007.

  120. Modern segmental cervical spine insrutmentation in children. 2007.

  121. A comparison of methods for measuring spinal motion in female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 Nov-Dec; 26(6):758-63. View Abstract

  122. Results and technique of unstable pediatric femoral fractures treated with submuscular bridge plating. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006; 2:177-81.

  123. Pediatric Spine and Multiple Level Injuries, E-poster. 2006.

  124. Low- grade Spondylisthesis: How pelvic tilt and sacral slope interact with spino-pelvic balance. 2006.

  125. Serum levels of nickel and chromium after instrumented posterior spinal arthrodesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Apr 15; 30(8):923-6. View Abstract

  126. Prophylactic pinning of the contralateral hip after unilateral slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004 Dec; 86(12):2658-65. View Abstract

  127. Intertrochanteric versus subcapital osteotomy in slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Oct; (427):204-12. View Abstract

  128. Spondylolisthesis, pelvic incidence, and spinopelvic balance: a correlation study. SPINE. 2004; 29(18):2049-2054.

  129. Distinct chromosomal rearrangements in subungual (Dupuytren) exostosis and bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (Nora lesion). Am J Surg Pathol. 2004 Aug; 28(8):1033-9. View Abstract

  130. Delay in diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Pediatrics. 2004 Apr; 113(4):e322-5. View Abstract

  131. Postoperative shoulder-spine spica cast for young children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Mar-Apr; 24(2):227-30. View Abstract

  132. Discoid lateral meniscus: prevalence of peripheral rim instability. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Jan-Feb; 24(1):79-82. View Abstract

  133. Tibial eminence fractures in children: prevalence of meniscal entrapment. Am J Sports Med. 2003 May-Jun; 31(3):404-7. View Abstract

  134. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Children. Seminars in Spine Surgery. 2003; 15(2).

  135. Prospective reevaluation of the association between thrombotic diathesis and legg-perthes disease. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Sep; 84(9):1613-8. View Abstract

  136. Surgical treatment of congenital kyphosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2001 Oct 15; 26(20):2251-7. View Abstract

  137. Extrapleural thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion: a modified video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approach to the pediatric spine. JSLS. 2001 Apr-Jun; 5(2):187-9. View Abstract

  138. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2001 Mar-Apr; 21(2):189-93. View Abstract

  139. Wagner multiple K-wire osteosynthesis to correct coxa vara in the young child: experience with a versatile 'tailor-made' high angle blade plate equivalent. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2001 Jan; 10(1):43-50. View Abstract

  140. Titanium elastic nails for pediatric femur fractures: a multicenter study of early results with analysis of complications. J Pediatr Orthop. 2001 Jan-Feb; 21(1):4-8. View Abstract

  141. Comparison of single- and dual-rod techniques for posterior spinal instrumentation in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000 Aug 01; 25(15):1944-9. View Abstract

  142. Lumbosacral fusion in children and adolescents using the modified sacral bar technique. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1999 Jul; (364):85-91. View Abstract

  143. Occipitocervical fusions in children. Retrospective analysis and technical considerations. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1999 Jul; (364):125-33. View Abstract

  144. Excision of the radial head in patients younger than 18 years. J Pediatr Orthop. 1999 Jan-Feb; 19(1):106-13. View Abstract

  145. Scoliosis and Kyphosis. Ambulatory Pediatrics Care,Dershowitz RA(editor),. 1999.

  146. T. dondylar dractures of the distal humerus in children and adolescents. J Pediatr Orthop. 1999 May-Jun;19(3):313-8. 1999; 19(3):313-318.

  147. Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (V.A.T.S.) in the treatment of pediatric spinal deformity. Harvard Orthopaedic Journal . 1999; 1:107-109.

  148. Femur fractures in children: treatment with early sitting spica casting. J Pediatr Orthop. 1998 Jul-Aug; 18(4):481-7. View Abstract

  149. MRI demonstration of occult purely chondral fractures of the tibia: a potential mimic of meniscal tears. Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Sep; 27(9):765-6. View Abstract

  150. Segmental spinal dysgenesis: early neurologic deterioration and treatment. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Jan-Feb; 17(1):100-4. View Abstract

  151. book review Management of Pediatric Fractures by R.Meryn Letts (ed). Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 1996; 87A:630.

  152. Patellar sleeve fracture: demonstration with MR imaging. Radiology. 1994 Dec; 193(3):825-7. View Abstract

  153. Burst fractures of the fifth lumbar vertebra. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1993 Oct 01; 18(13):1878-84. View Abstract

  154. Hip disease in adults with Down syndrome. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1993 Jul; 75(4):604-7. View Abstract

  155. Latent psoas abscess after anterior spinal fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1992 May; 17(5):590-3. View Abstract

  156. Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine. Chapter 5. Orthopaedics in Primary Care,Steinberg GG, Akins CM, Baran DT, (eds). 1992.

  157. Orthopaedic Problems in the Pediatric Patient. Chapter 15 . Orthopedics in Primary Care, Steinberg GG, Akins CM, Baran DT, (eds). 1992.

  158. Disorders of the Lumbar Spine. Chapter 34 . Sports Medicine and the Lumbar Spine ` . 1990.

  159. Physeal arrest about the knee associated with non-physeal fractures in the lower extremity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1989 Jun; 71(5):698-703. View Abstract

  160. Unicameral bone cyst in the scapula of an adolescent. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1988 Nov; (236):141-4. View Abstract

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