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Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1970, Boston, MA

Residency

General Surgery

Peter Bent Brigham

1972, Boston, MA

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

1976, Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General)

Professional History

•   Harvard College – 1966
•   Harvard Medical School – 1970
•   General Surgery, Orthopedic Residency – 1970-1976
•   Major, U.S. Army Medical Corps, Cutler Army Hospital – 1976-1978
•   Boston Children’s Hospital, 1978 – present
•   Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Osteopathic
    Association (AOA), International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT),
    America Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
•   Leadership positions: Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Growing Spine Study Group (GSSG)
•   Research interests: Early-onset deformity, congenital deformity, idiopathic scoliosis bracing

Media

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Publications

  1. LIV selection in 'tweener' patients treated with magnetically controlled growing rods vs. posterior spinal fusion. Spine Deform. 2024 Dec 15. View Abstract

  2. Outcome of distraction-based growing rods at graduation: a comparison of traditional growing rods and magnetically controlled growing rods. Spine Deform. 2025 Jan; 13(1):299-309. View Abstract

  3. Incidence of Parental Requests to Discontinue Growth-Friendly Surgical Lengthening for Early Onset Scoliosis. Orthopedics. 2024 Nov-Dec; 47(6):e311-e316. View Abstract

  4. Osteotomies At The Time of Graduation Surgery: How Much Do We Get from Them? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Aug 29. View Abstract

  5. How will early onset scoliosis surgery affect my child's future as a young adult? A follow-up study using patient-reported outcome measures. Spine Deform. 2024 Nov; 12(6):1813-1822. View Abstract

  6. Outcomes after completing growth-friendly surgical treatment for early-onset scoliosis in patients with skeletal dysplasia. Bone Joint J. 2024 Jun 01; 106-B(6):596-602. View Abstract

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

  8. A Comparative Analysis of Revision Surgery Before or After 2 Years After Graduation From Growth-friendly Surgery for Early Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Sep 01; 43(8):481-485. View Abstract

  9. Is spinal height gain associated with rod orientation and the use of cross-links in magnetically controlled growing rods in early-onset scoliosis? J Pediatr Orthop B. 2023 Nov 01; 32(6):531-536. View Abstract

  10. Consensus-Based Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Spinal Deformity and Associated Tumors in Pediatric Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Screening and Surveillance, Surgical Intervention, and Medical Therapy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Aug 01; 43(7):e531-e537. View Abstract

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

  12. Correction: Re-evaluating consensus and uncertainty among treatment options for early onset scoliosis: a 10-year update. Spine Deform. 2023 Jan; 11(1):263. View Abstract

  13. Definition of Tweener: Consensus Among Experts in Treating Early-onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 03 01; 43(3):e215-e222. View Abstract

  14. Re-evaluating consensus and uncertainty among treatment options for early onset scoliosis: a 10-year update. Spine Deform. 2023 01; 11(1):11-25. View Abstract

  15. Trends in the Utilization of Implants in Index Procedures for Early Onset Scoliosis From the Pediatric Spine Study Group. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Oct 01; 42(9):e912-e916. View Abstract

  16. 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

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

  18. Contraindications to magnetically controlled growing rods: consensus among experts in treating early onset scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2022 11; 10(6):1289-1297. View Abstract

  19. 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

  20. Posterior-only Resection of Single Hemivertebrae With 2-Level Versus >2-Level Fusion: Can We Improve Outcomes? J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Aug 01; 42(7):354-360. View Abstract

  21. Mortality in Early-Onset Scoliosis During the Growth-friendly Surgery Era. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Mar 01; 42(3):131-137. View Abstract

  22. The Effect of Surgeon Experience on Outcomes Following Growth Friendly Instrumentation for Early Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Feb 01; 42(2):e132-e137. View Abstract

  23. Early outcomes of growth friendly instrumentation in children with Williams syndrome. Spine Deform. 2022 05; 10(3):717-725. View Abstract

  24. Matched Comparison of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods with Traditional Growing Rods in Severe Early-Onset Scoliosis of =90°: An Interim Report on Outcomes 2 Years After Treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 01 05; 104(1):41-48. View Abstract

  25. The Impact of Unplanned Return to the Operating Room on Health-related Quality of Life at the End of Growth-friendly Surgical Treatment for Early-onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Jan 01; 42(1):17-22. View Abstract

  26. Treatment of Early-onset Scoliosis: Similar Outcomes Despite Different Etiologic Subtypes in Traditional Growing Rod Graduates. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Jan 01; 42(1):10-16. View Abstract

  27. Surgical Correction of Scoliosis in Children with Severe Congenital Heart Disease and Palliated Single Ventricle Physiology. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jul 15; 46(14):E791-E796. View Abstract

  28. 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

  29. Growth-Friendly Spine Surgery in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 04 21; 103(8):715-726. View Abstract

  30. 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

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

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

  33. An initial effort to define an early onset scoliosis "graduate"-The Pediatric Spine Study Group experience. Spine Deform. 2021 05; 9(3):679-683. View Abstract

  34. 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

  35. Minimum 5-Year Follow-up on Graduates of Growing Spine Surgery for Early Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Nov/Dec; 40(10):e942-e946. View Abstract

  36. Risk Factors for Reoperation Following Final Fusion After the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis with Traditional Growing Rods. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020 Oct 07; 102(19):1672-1678. View Abstract

  37. Spinal Deformity in Sotos Syndrome: First Results of Growth-friendly Spine Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Oct; 40(9):453-461. View Abstract

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

  39. A report of two conservative approaches to early onset scoliosis: serial casting and bracing. Spine Deform. 2021 03; 9(2):595-602. View Abstract

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

  41. Risk Factors for Reoperation Following Final Fusion After the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis with Traditional Growing Rods. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020 Jul 21. View Abstract

  42. Interleukin-10 and Zonulin Are Associated With Postoperative Delayed Gastric Emptying in Critically Ill Surgical Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2020 11; 44(8):1407-1416. View Abstract

  43. 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

  44. MRI utilization and rates of abnormal pretreatment MRI findings in early-onset scoliosis: review of a global cohort. Spine Deform. 2020 10; 8(5):1099-1107. View Abstract

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

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

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

  48. Five or more proximal anchors and including upper end vertebra protects against reoperation in distraction-based growing rods. Spine Deform. 2020 08; 8(4):781-786. View Abstract

  49. Prospectively collected surgeon indications for discontinuation of a lengthening program for early-onset scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2020 02; 8(1):129-133. View Abstract

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

  51. Hemoglobin Levels Pre- and Posttreatment as a Surrogate for Disease Severity in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2019 Jul; 7(4):641-646. View Abstract

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

  53. Pelvic Obliquity Correction in Distraction-Based Growth Friendly Implants. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):985-991. View Abstract

  54. The Effect of Expansion Thoracostomy on Spine Growth in Patients with Spinal Deformity and Fused Ribs Treated with Rib-Based Growing Constructs. Spine Deform. 2019 Sep; 7(5):836-841. View Abstract

  55. Spine Deformity With Fused Ribs Treated With Proximal Rib- Versus Spine-Based Growing Constructs. Spine Deform. 2019 Jan; 7(1):152-157. View Abstract

  56. 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

  57. Pelvic Obliquity Correction in Distraction-Based Growth Friendly Implants. Spine Deform. 2019 11; 7(6):985-991. View Abstract

  58. Halo-Gravity Traction for the Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):1026-1027. View Abstract

  59. Analysis of EOS Cases that are Resistant to Correction and Length Gain. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):1017. View Abstract

  60. Traditional Growing Rod Graduates of Different Etiologic Categories have Similar Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):1015-1016. View Abstract

  61. The Association Between the Classification of Early-onset Scoliosis and Smith Complications After Initiation of Growth-friendly Spine Surgery: A Preliminary Study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Nov/Dec; 39(10):e737-e741. View Abstract

  62. The Effect of Expansion Thoracostomy on Spine Growth in Patients with Spinal Deformity and Fused Ribs Treated with Rib-Based Growing Constructs. Spine Deform. 2019 09; 7(5):836-841. View Abstract

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

  64. Adverse Perioperative Events in Children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Operative Scoliosis Repair in the Contemporary Era. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Oct; 40(7):1468-1475. View Abstract

  65. Hemoglobin Levels Pre- and Posttreatment as a Surrogate for Disease Severity in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2019 07; 7(4):641-646. View Abstract

  66. Parent-to-Parent Advice on Considering Spinal Fusion in Children with Neuromuscular Scoliosis. J Pediatr. 2019 10; 213:149-154. View Abstract

  67. Surgical and Health-related Quality-of-Life Outcomes of Growing Rod "Graduates" With Severe versus Moderate Early-onset Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 May 15; 44(10):698-706. View Abstract

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

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

  70. Spine Deformity With Fused Ribs Treated With Proximal Rib- Versus Spine-Based Growing Constructs. Spine Deform. 2019 01; 7(1):152-157. View Abstract

  71. 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

  72. Construct Levels to Anchored Levels Ratio and Rod Diameter Are Associated With Implant-Related Complications in Traditional Growing Rods. Spine Deform. 2018 May; 6(3):320-326. View Abstract

  73. Anterior Spinal Fusion and Posterior Spinal Fusion Both Effectively Treat Lenke Type 5 Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study. Spine Deform. 2018 May; 6(3):231-240. View Abstract

  74. Comparison of Percentile Weight Gain of Growth-Friendly Constructs in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2018 Jan; 6(1):43-47. View Abstract

  75. 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

  76. Outcomes of growing rod surgery for severe compared with moderate early-onset scoliosis: a matched comparative study. Bone Joint J. 2018 06 01; 100-B(6):772-779. View Abstract

  77. Anterior Spinal Fusion and Posterior Spinal Fusion Both Effectively Treat Lenke Type 5 Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study. Spine Deform. 2018 May - Jun; 6(3):231-240. View Abstract

  78. Construct Levels to Anchored Levels Ratio and Rod Diameter Are Associated With Implant-Related Complications in Traditional Growing Rods. Spine Deform. 2018 May - Jun; 6(3):320-326. View Abstract

  79. The Final 24-Item Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaires (EOSQ-24): Validity, Reliability and Responsiveness. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Mar; 38(3):144-151. View Abstract

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

  81. Comparison of Percentile Weight Gain of Growth-Friendly Constructs in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2018 01; 6(1):43-47. View Abstract

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

  83. Growing Rods Are an Effective Fusionless Method of Controlling Early-Onset Scoliosis Associated With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): A Multicenter Retrospective Case Series. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):e612-e618. View Abstract

  84. Paper #43: A Multi-Center Assessment of Neurological Changes in Distraction-Based Surgery for Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2017 Nov; 5(6):463. View Abstract

  85. Paper #34: Treatment of Severe Early Onset Scoliosis using Distraction Based Spinal Instrumentation : A matched comparative study. Spine Deform. 2017 Nov; 5(6):456-457. View Abstract

  86. Paper #30: Congenital Spine Deformity with Fused Ribs Treated with Proximal Rib- vs. Spine-Based Growing Constructs. Spine Deform. 2017 Nov; 5(6):454-455. View Abstract

  87. Paper #20: Vertebral Column Resection for Early-Onset Scoliosis: Indications, Utilization and Outcomes. Spine Deform. 2017 Nov; 5(6):449-450. View Abstract

  88. Paper #19: Utilization and Reliability of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Vertebral Column Resections for Severe Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2017 Nov; 5(6):448-449. View Abstract

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

  90. Retrieval and clinical analysis of distraction-based dual growing rod constructs for early-onset scoliosis. Spine J. 2017 10; 17(10):1506-1518. View Abstract

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

  92. Final Fusion After Growing-Rod Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis: Is It Really Final? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Nov 16; 98(22):1913-1917. View Abstract

  93. Complications and Radiographic Outcomes of Posterior Spinal Fusion and Observation in Patients Who Have Undergone Distraction-Based Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2016 11; 4(6):407-412. View Abstract

  94. Combined preoperative traction with instrumented posterior occipitocervical fusion for severe ventral brainstem compression secondary to displaced os odontoideum: technical report of 2 cases. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2016 Dec; 25(6):724-729. View Abstract

  95. Age at Initiation and Deformity Magnitude Influence Complication Rates of Surgical Treatment With Traditional Growing Rods in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2016 09; 4(5):344-350. View Abstract

  96. Prenatal diagnosis and assessment of congenital spinal anomalies: Review for prenatal counseling. World J Orthop. 2016 Jul 18; 7(7):406-17. View Abstract

  97. Avoidance of "Final" Surgical Fusion After Growing-Rod Treatment for Early-Onset Scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Jul 06; 98(13):1073-8. View Abstract

  98. Offset layered closure reduces deep wound infection in early-onset scoliosis surgery. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2016 Jul; 25(4):361-8. View Abstract

  99. Cervical Spine Instrumentation in Children. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016 Jun; 24(6):370-8. View Abstract

  100. VEPTR Implantation After Age 3 is Associated With Similar Radiographic Outcomes With Fewer Complications. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Apr-May; 36(3):219-25. View Abstract

  101. What would be the annual cost savings if fewer screws were used in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment in the US? J Neurosurg Spine. 2016 Jan; 24(1):116-23. View Abstract

  102. Neonatal C1 TO C2 osteomyelitis leading to instability and neurological decline: novel treatment with occiput-C1-C2 fusion and occiput to thorax growing rods. A case report. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Jun; 35(4):379-84. View Abstract

  103. Growing Rods Versus Shilla Growth Guidance: Better Cobb Angle Correction and T1-S1 Length Increase But More Surgeries. Spine Deform. 2015 May; 3(3):246-252. View Abstract

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

  105. Do Thoracolumbar/lumbar Curves Respond Differently to Growing Rod Surgery Compared With Thoracic Curves? Spine Deform. 2014 Nov; 2(6):475-480. View Abstract

  106. Traditional Growing Rods Versus Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods for the Surgical Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Case-Matched 2-Year Study. Spine Deform. 2014 Nov; 2(6):493-497. View Abstract

  107. The effect of serial growing rod lengthening on the sagittal profile and pelvic parameters in early-onset scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Oct 15; 39(22):E1311-7. View Abstract

  108. Is there a relationship between thoracic dimensions and pulmonary function in early-onset scoliosis? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Sep 01; 39(19):1590-5. View Abstract

  109. Best Practices in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spine Deformity Surgery: Development of an Intraoperative Checklist to Optimize Response. Spine Deform. 2014 Sep; 2(5):333-339. View Abstract

  110. Risk Factors for Coronal Decompensation After Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2014 Sep; 2(5):380-385. View Abstract

  111. 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

  112. Distraction-Based Treatment Maintains Predicted Thoracic Dimensions in Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2014 May; 2(3):203-207. View Abstract

  113. Nutritional improvement following growing rod surgery in children with early onset scoliosis. J Child Orthop. 2014 May; 8(3):251-6. View Abstract

  114. Does higher anchor density result in increased curve correction and improved clinical outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Apr 01; 39(7):571-8. View Abstract

  115. Prediction of thoracic dimensions and spine length on the basis of individual pelvic dimensions: validation of the use of pelvic inlet width obtained by radiographs compared with computed tomography. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Jan 01; 39(1):74-80. View Abstract

  116. VEPTR to treat nonsyndromic congenital scoliosis: a multicenter, mid-term follow-up study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 Oct-Nov; 33(7):679-84. View Abstract

  117. Are More Screws Better? A Systematic Review of Anchor Density and Curve Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2013 Jul; 1(4):237-247. View Abstract

  118. Selective thoracic fusion in Lenke 1C curves: prevalence and criteria. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Jul 15; 38(16):1380-5. View Abstract

  119. Building consensus: development of a Best Practice Guideline (BPG) for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention in high-risk pediatric spine surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 Jul-Aug; 33(5):471-8. View Abstract

  120. Commentary: Does pedicle screw density matter in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Spine J. 2013 Apr; 13(4):382-3. View Abstract

  121. Complications after 147 consecutive vertebral column resections for severe pediatric spinal deformity: a multicenter analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Jan 15; 38(2):119-32. View Abstract

  122. Antifibrinolytic agents reduce blood loss during pediatric vertebral column resection procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Nov 01; 37(23):E1459-63. View Abstract

  123. How does thoracic kyphosis affect patient outcomes in growing rod surgery? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Jul 01; 37(15):1303-9. View Abstract

  124. Vertebral column resection in children with neuromuscular spine deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 May 15; 37(11):E655-61. View Abstract

  125. Arteriovenous fistula formation after a closed proximal tibial fracture in a child. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 Oct; 93(10):1424-6. View Abstract

  126. Fixation points within the main thoracic curve: does more instrumentation produce greater curve correction and improved results? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Oct 01; 36(21):E1402-6. View Abstract

  127. Growing rod fractures: risk factors and opportunities for prevention. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Sep 15; 36(20):1639-44. View Abstract

  128. Growing rods for scoliosis in spinal muscular atrophy: structural effects, complications, and hospital stays. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Jul 15; 36(16):1305-11. View Abstract

  129. Is the vertebral expandable prosthetic titanium rib a surgical alternative in patients with spina bifida? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 May; 469(5):1291-6. View Abstract

  130. Halo-gravity traction versus surgical release before implantation of expandable spinal devices: a comparison of results and complications in early-onset spinal deformity. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2011 Apr; 24(2):99-104. View Abstract

  131. Safety and efficacy of growing rod technique for pediatric congenital spinal deformities. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Jan-Feb; 31(1):1-5. View Abstract

  132. Male-female differences in Scoliosis Research Society-30 scores in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Jan 01; 36(1):E53-9. View Abstract

  133. Complications of growth-sparing surgery in early onset scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010 Dec 01; 35(25):2193-204. View Abstract

  134. Preoperative bracing affects postoperative outcome of posterior spine fusion with instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010 Sep 15; 35(20):1876-9. View Abstract

  135. Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib as treatment of thoracic insufficiency syndrome in spondylocostal dysplasia. J Pediatr Orthop. 2010 Sep; 30(6):521-6. View Abstract

  136. Growing rods for spinal deformity: characterizing consensus and variation in current use. J Pediatr Orthop. 2010 Apr-May; 30(3):264-70. View Abstract

  137. Single stage reduction and stabilization of basilar invagination after failed prior fusion surgery in children with Down's syndrome. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010 Feb 15; 35(4):E128-33. View Abstract

  138. Increased hemoglobin levels in patients with early onset scoliosis: prevalence and effect of a treatment with Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Nov 01; 34(23):2534-6. View Abstract

  139. Osteoid osteomas: intraoperative bone scan-assisted resection. Clinical article. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2009 Sep; 4(3):237-44. View Abstract

  140. Neurologic risk in growing rod spine surgery in early onset scoliosis: is neuromonitoring necessary for all cases? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Aug 15; 34(18):1952-5. View Abstract

  141. Fusionless instrumentation systems for congenital scoliosis: expandable spinal rods and vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib in the management of congenital spine deformities in the growing child. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Aug 01; 34(17):1800-7. View Abstract

  142. Pelvic fixation of growing rods: comparison of constructs. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Jul 15; 34(16):1706-10. View Abstract

  143. Growing rods for infantile scoliosis in Marfan syndrome. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Jul 15; 34(16):1711-5. View Abstract

  144. Efficacy of intraoperative neurologic monitoring in surgery involving a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib for early-onset spinal deformity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Jul; 91(7):1657-63. View Abstract

  145. The usefulness of VEPTR in the older child with complex spine and chest deformity. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Mar; 468(3):700-4. View Abstract

  146. Three rod technique facilitates hemivertebra wedge excision in young children through a posterior only approach. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Mar 15; 34(6):E225-9. View Abstract

  147. 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

  148. Mutations in the MESP2 gene cause spondylothoracic dysostosis/Jarcho-Levin syndrome. Am J Hum Genet. 2008 Jun; 82(6):1334-41. View Abstract

  149. Health-related quality of life in children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Mar; 28(2):239-43. View Abstract

  150. The Spinal Appearance Questionnaire: results of reliability, validity, and responsiveness testing in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Nov 15; 32(24):2719-22. View Abstract

  151. Non-neurologic complications following surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Nov; 89(11):2427-32. View Abstract

  152. Anterior exposures of the pediatric spine and posterior pedicle screw instrumentation. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2007 Oct; 18(4):681-95. View Abstract

  153. The use of allograft as a bone graft substitute in patients with congenital spine deformities. J Pediatr Orthop. 2007 Sep; 27(6):686-9. View Abstract

  154. Evidence basis for management of spine and chest wall deformities in children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Sep 01; 32(19 Suppl):S81-90. View Abstract

  155. 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

  156. Congenital scoliosis: a review and update. J Pediatr Orthop. 2007 Jan-Feb; 27(1):106-16. View Abstract

  157. Operative treatment of scoliosis in patients with a Fontan circulation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2006 Jan 15; 31(2):202-5. View Abstract

  158. Prediction of thoracic dimensions and spine length based on individual pelvic dimensions in children and adolescents: an age-independent, individualized standard for evaluation of outcome in early onset spinal deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Dec 15; 30(24):2824-9. View Abstract

  159. The treatment of spine and chest wall deformities with fused ribs by expansion thoracostomy and insertion of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib: growth of thoracic spine and improvement of lung volumes. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Sep 01; 30(17 Suppl):S58-68. View Abstract

  160. Bone density accumulation is not affected by brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescent girls. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005 Jul-Aug; 25(4):423-8. View Abstract

  161. Cervical kyphosis associated with anteroposterior dissociation and quadriparesis in Larsen's syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005 Jul-Aug; 25(4):429-33. View Abstract

  162. Cervical kyphosis associated with anteroposterior dissociation and quadriparesis in Larsen’s syndrome. J Pediatr Ortho. 2005; 25(4):429-33.

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

  164. Hemivertebra excision in children via simultaneous anterior and posterior exposures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005 Jan-Feb; 25(1):60-3. View Abstract

  165. Hemivertebra excision in children via simultaneous anterior and posterior exposures. J. Ped. Ortho. 2005; 25(1).

  166. The safety and efficacy of spinal instrumentation in children with congenital spine deformities. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2004 Sep 15; 29(18):2081-6; discussion 2087. View Abstract

  167. Congenital scoliosis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2004 Jul-Aug; 12(4):266-75. View Abstract

  168. The correlation of preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography reconstructions with operative findings in congenital scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Nov 15; 28(22):2531-4; discussion 1. View Abstract

  169. Role of oblique radiographs in blunt pediatric cervical spine injury. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2003 Apr; 19(2):68-72. View Abstract

  170. Use of an abduction brace for developmental dysplasia of the hip after failure of Pavlik harness use. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003 Mar-Apr; 23(2):175-7. View Abstract

  171. Spinal arthrodesis for scoliosis in Down syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003 Mar-Apr; 23(2):159-61. View Abstract

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

  173. Early failure of Pavlik harness treatment for developmental hip dysplasia: clinical and ultrasound predictors. J Pediatr Orthop. 2001 May-Jun; 21(3):348-53. View Abstract

  174. Role of flexion-extension radiographs in blunt pediatric cervical spine injury. Acad Emerg Med. 2001 Mar; 8(3):237-45. View Abstract

  175. Role of flexion-extension radiographs in blunt pediatric cervical spine injury. Academic Emergency Medicine. 2001; 8:237-245.

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  177. Brace Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis: What makes sense in the new millennium. In SPINE: State of the Art Reviews. Strategies in the Pediatric Spine. 2000; 14(1):21-45.

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  179. Brace Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis: What makes sense in the new millennium. In SPINE: State of the Art Reviews. Strategies in the Pediatric Spine. Drummond, DS ed. 2000; 14(1):21-45.

  180. Spinal fusion in patients with congenital heart disease. Predictors of outcome. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1999 Jul; (364):99-107. View Abstract

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

  182. Adverse urologic consequences of spinal cord resection at the time of kyphectomy: value of preoperative urodynamic evaluation. J Pediatr Orthop. 1998 Nov-Dec; 18(6):820-3. View Abstract

  183. Increasing lordosis of the occipitocervical junction after arthrodesis in young children: the occipitocervical crankshaft phenomenon. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Nov-Dec; 17(6):762-5. View Abstract

  184. Spinal deformity in myelodysplasia. Correction with posterior pedicle screw instrumentation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1997 Oct 15; 22(20):2435-43. View Abstract

  185. Long term functional outcome of Boston brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: function, body pain, bone density and curve status 15 to 21 years after the completion of treatment. 1997.

  186. Chronic physeal fractures in myelodysplasia: magnetic resonance analysis, histologic description, treatment, and outcome. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Sep-Oct; 17(5):615-21. View Abstract

  187. Acute forearm lengthenings. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Jul-Aug; 17(4):444-9. View Abstract

  188. Lumbar pedicle screws versus hooks. Results in double major curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1997 Jun 15; 22(12):1369-79. View Abstract

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

  192. Percutaneous drainage of subperiosteal abscess: a potential treatment for osteomyelitis. Pediatr Radiol. 1996 Dec; 26(12):879-81. View Abstract

  193. A prospective evaluation of idiopathic left thoracic scoliosis with magnetic resonance imaging. J Pediatr Orthop. 1996 May-Jun; 16(3):354-8. View Abstract

  194. Sudden death of a child who had pain in the knee and varicella. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1996 Apr; 78(4):594-6. View Abstract

  195. The Pavlik harness and developmental dysplasia of the hip: has ultrasound changed treatment patterns? J Pediatr Orthop. 1995 Nov-Dec; 15(6):729-35. View Abstract

  196. Progressive kyphosis and neurologic compromise complicating spondylothoracic dysplasia in infancy (Jarcho-Levin syndrome). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1995 Sep 01; 20(17):1938-42. View Abstract

  197. Developmental dislocation of the hip: a clinical overview. Pediatr Rev. 1995 Aug; 16(8):299-303; quiz 304. View Abstract

  198. Does bracing affect bone density in adolescent scoliosis? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1995 Jul 15; 20(14):1554-60. View Abstract

  199. Predicting the integrity of vertebral bone screw fixation in anterior spinal instrumentation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1995 Jul 15; 20(14):1568-74. View Abstract

  200. Childhood scoliosis: clinical indications for magnetic resonance imaging. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1995 Jan; 77(1):46-53. View Abstract

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  203. Developmental Dislocation of the Hip: A Clinical Overview. Pediatrics in Review,. American Academy of Pediatrics. 1995; 16:229-306.

  204. Spinal deformity associated with neurenteric cysts in children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1994 Jul 01; 19(13):1445-50. View Abstract

  205. A statistical comparison between natural history of idiopathic scoliosis and brace treatment in skeletally immature adolescent girls. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1993 Jun 01; 18(7):902-8. View Abstract

  206. Renal bone disease in pediatric and young adult patients on hemodialysis in a children's hospital. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1993 Jun; 3(12):1938-46. View Abstract

  207. Atypical idiopathic scoliosis: MR imaging evaluation. Radiology. 1993 Jan; 186(1):247-53. View Abstract

  208. Functional outcome in myelodysplasia following spinal fusion. Orth Trans. 1993; 17:107.

  209. Comparison between segmental and non-segmental spinal instrumentation following kyphectomy in myelodysplastic kyphosis. Orth Trans. 1993; 17:107.

  210. Treatment of severe spondylolisthesis in children by reduction and L4-S4 posterior segmental hyperextension fixation. J Pediatr Orthop. 1992 Nov-Dec; 12(6):703-11. View Abstract

  211. Sitting balance in spinal deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1992 Sep; 17(9):1103-9. View Abstract

  212. Allergy to latex in patients who have myelodysplasia. Relevance for the orthopaedic surgeon. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1992 Aug; 74(7):1103-9. View Abstract

  213. Excision of the radial head for congenital dislocation. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1992 Jun; 74(5):726-33. View Abstract

  214. Reevaluation of the use of the Risser sign in idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1992 Mar; 17(3):359-61. View Abstract

  215. Fracture of the odontoid in a toddler. Injury. 1992; 23(5):352-3. View Abstract

  216. Current Concepts Review: Allergy to Latex in Patients Who Have Myelodysplasia. Relevance to the orthopaedic surgeon. J.B.J.S. 1992; 74-A(7):1103-1109.

  217. Myelodysplasia--the musculoskeletal problem: habilitation from infancy to adulthood. Phys Ther. 1991 Dec; 71(12):935-46. View Abstract

  218. Myelodysplasia--the Musculoskeletal Problem: Habilitation from Infancy to Adulthood. J. Physical Therapy. 1991; 71(12):935-946.

  219. Epiphyseolysis in a pediatric renal transplant population. Orth Trans. 1991; 15:129.

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  223. Management of vascular injuries in displaced supracondylar humerus fractures without arteriography. J Orthop Trauma. 1990; 4(1):25-9. View Abstract

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  226. Epidural abscess associated with spondylolysis. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988 Mar; 70(3):444-7. View Abstract

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It is an honor and privilege to be part of the Spinal Program in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital. We are fortunate to have a breadth and depth of experience that allows us to care for the most complex and challenging pediatric deformities. Our goal is to continue the tradition of individual, patient-centered care for our spinal deformity patients, whether they are local or international, straightforward or complex, operative or non-operative.

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