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A Retinoid Antagonist Attenuates Bone Growth Inhibition Caused by Growth Plate Injury in Mice Open

Masatake Matsuoka, Ningfeng Tang, Hongying Tian, Kenta Uchibe, Satoru Otsuru , et al. · 2025

Growth plate injury, which may trigger growth plate fusion or arrest, is a common occurrence in pediatric orthopaedics that can lead to angulation of the limb and limb length discrepancy. Growth plate injuries are currently treated palliat…

Immediate Versus Semi-Elective Treatment of Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (SCFE). Open

Andrew G. Dubina, Alexandra M. Dunham, Julia Conroy, Karli Funk, Julio J. Jauregui , et al. · 2025

Background/Objectives: Timing of fixation of stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is controversial. As pressure mounts to limit inpatient admissions and procedures, our aim was to investigate whether treatment of SCFE in …

Apolipoprotein E is a marker of all chondrocytes in the growth plate resting zone Open

Joe Kodama, Takeshi Oichi, Kevin J. Wilkinson, Joshua M. Abzug, Takashi Kaito , et al. · 2025

The Development of the Radial Bow in Children: Normative Values Open

Samara F. Kass, Julia Conroy, A. D. Forsberg, Rebecca S. Li, Catherine C. May , et al. · 2025

Background: Radial bowing is necessary for forearm rotation. Fractures or deformities of the forearm that affect the radial bow may disrupt normal forearm rotation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the development and e…

Retinoid-impregnated nanoparticles enable control of bone growth by site-specific modulation of endochondral ossification in mice Open

Masatake Matsuoka, Kenta Uchibe, Ningfeng Tang, Hongying Tian, Akiko Suzuki , et al. · 2024

Growth-plate (GP) injures in limbs and other sites can impair GP function and cause deceleration of bone growth, leading to progressive bone lengthening imbalance, deformities and/or physical discomfort, decreased motion and pain. At prese…

Synthetic Medical Imaging Generation with Generative Adversarial Networks for Plain Radiographs Open

John McNulty, Lee Chin Kho, Alexandria L. Case, David Slater, Joshua M. Abzug , et al. · 2024

In medical imaging, access to data is commonly limited due to patient privacy restrictions, and it can be difficult to acquire enough data in the case of rare diseases. The purpose of this investigation was to develop a reusable open-sourc…

Apolipoprotein E is a novel marker for chondrocytes in the growth plate resting zone Open

Satoru Otsuru, Joe Kodama, Takeshi Oichi, Kevin J. Wilkinson, Joshua M. Abzug , et al. · 2024

Synthetic Medical Imaging Generation with Generative Adversarial Networks For Plain Radiographs Open

John R. McNulty, Lee Chin Kho, Alexandria L. Case, Charlie Fornaca, Drew Johnston , et al. · 2024

In medical imaging, access to data is commonly limited due to patient privacy restrictions and the issue that it can be difficult to acquire enough data in the case of rare diseases.[1] The purpose of this investigation was to develop a re…

Transphyseal Humeral Separations: An Often-Missed Fracture Open

Arun R. Hariharan, Hans Kristian Nugraha, Christine A. Ho, Andrea S. Bauer, Charles T. Mehlman , et al. · 2023

Background: Transphyseal humeral separations (TPHS) are rare injuries often associated with non-accidental trauma, necessitating accurate diagnosis. This study aims to assess the accuracy of diagnosis of TPHS. Methods: A retrospective revi…

The Mental Health Implications of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries (OBPI) on Parents. Open

Catherine Miller, Karan Dua, Nathan N. O’Hara, Catherine C. May, Joshua M. Abzug · 2023

OBPI can be very difficult to cope with for parents and family members. Forty-two percent of mothers with newborns with OBPI or children in the NICU screened in for PTSD symptoms. OBPI clinics should be staffed similarly to the NICU with c…

Radiographic Scapholunate Interval in the Pediatric Population Decreases in Size as Age Increases Open

Timothy B. Shaver, Danielle A. Hogarth, Alexandria L. Case, Catherine C. May, Joshua M. Abzug · 2023

Background: Widening of the scapholunate (SL) interval greater than 2 mm is diagnostic of an injury in adults; however, this absolute number cannot be used for skeletally immature individuals due to the ossification of the carpal bones. Th…

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinopathy in Athletes: A Review of the Conservative and Rehabilitative Options Open

Michael Zarro, Ritu Goel, Nicole Bickhart, Catherine C. May, Joshua M. Abzug · 2022

Background: Extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendinopathy is characterized by pain along the dorsal and ulnar aspect of the wrist and distal forearm. It is common in athletes who play stick and racquet sports due to repetitive motion and axial…

Variations in the Preferred Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among Practicing Orthopaedic Surgeons Open

Devan Patel, Nathan N. O’Hara, Giorgina M. Giampaolo, Joshua M. Abzug, Aristides I. Cruz · 2022

Background: Forearm fractures are common childhood injuries. Controversy remains on the optimal treatment for certain fractures. The goal of this study was to determine variation in the treatment of pediatric forearm fractures based on fra…

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Jesse Steadman, A. Stephens, Chong Zhang, Angela P. Presson, Nikolas H. Kazmers , et al. · 2022

Radiographic evaluation of osteochondritis dissecans of the humeral capitellum: A systematic review Open

Alex Pu, Julio J. Jauregui, Harold I. Salmons, Tristan B. Weir, Joshua M. Abzug , et al. · 2021

Factors Influencing Press Ganey Ambulatory Surgery Scores in Patients Undergoing Upper Extremity Procedures Open

Tristan B. Weir, Tina Zhang, Julio J. Jauregui, Ali Aneizi, Patrick M.J. Sajak , et al. · 2021

Introduction: We sought to determine whether patient and surgical factors are associated with the Press Ganey Ambulatory Surgery Survey (PGAS) satisfaction scores in patients undergoing outpatient upper extremity procedures. Methods: A ret…

Variation Among Surgeons Regarding the Use of Preoperative Antibiotics in Percutaneous Pinning Procedures of the Upper Extremity in the Pediatric Population Open

Alexandria L. Case, Jennifer M. Ty, Alice Chu, Christine A. Ho, Andrea S. Bauer , et al. · 2020

Background: Preoperative antibiotics may not be necessary, given the very low infection rates associated with percutaneous pinning (PP) procedures of the upper extremity (UE). The purpose of this study was to determine the patterns and var…

Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations Open

Casey M. Codd, Joshua M. Abzug · 2020

Understanding the Action of RARγ Agonists on Human Osteochondroma Explants Open

Sonia A. Garcia, Hongying Tian, Yuka Imamura Kawasawa, Aidan Fisher, Ashley Cellini , et al. · 2020

Osteochondromas are cartilage-capped growths located proximate to the physis that can cause skeletal deformities, pain, limited motion, and neurovascular impingement. Previous studies have demonstrated retinoic acid receptor gamma (RARγ) a…

Single Versus Double Tendon Transfer to Improve Shoulder External Rotation During the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Open

Joshua M. Abzug, Elie Miller, Alexandria L. Case, Danielle A. Hogarth, Dan A. Zlotolow , et al. · 2020

Background: Tendon transfers are commonly performed in patients with brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) to improve function. Transferring 2 tendons in patients with C5-7 injury has the potential complication of loss of midline function. Th…

Analysis of Association between Morphometric Parameters of Growth Plate and Bone Growth of Tibia in Mice and Humans Open

Kimberly Wilson, Yu Usami, Danielle A. Hogarth, Amanda L. Scheiber, Hongying Tian , et al. · 2020

Objective The purposes of this study are to evaluate which growth plate parameters are associated with bone growth in mice and to compare the mouse results with those in humans. Design The sagittal sections of the proximal growth plate of …

Selective Agonists of Nuclear Retinoic Acid Receptor Gamma Inhibit Growth of HCS‐2/8 Chondrosarcoma Cells Open

William P. Shield, Ashley Cellini, Hongying Tian, Kim Wilson, Dan Yang , et al. · 2019

Chondrosarcoma is the second most common primary bone sarcoma. Treatment of chondrosarcoma is limited to surgery due to radiation and chemotherapy resistance of this cancer. An ideal treatment for chondrosarcoma would be a well‐tolerated, …

Pediatric Gartland Type-IV Supracondylar Humeral Fractures Have Substantial Overlap with Flexion-Type Fractures Open

Stuart Mitchell, Brian Sullivan, Christine A. Ho, Joshua M. Abzug, Micheal Raad , et al. · 2019

Background: Knowledge is limited about the diagnosis and treatment of modified Gartland type-IV supracondylar humeral fractures. We determined the prevalence of type-IV fractures, identified preoperative characteristics associated with the…

Pediatric Type II Tibial Spine Fractures: Addressing the Treatment Controversy With a Mixed-Effects Model Open

Alexander J. Adams, Nathan N. O’Hara, Joshua M. Abzug, Julien T. Aoyama, Theodore J. Ganley , et al. · 2019

Background: Tibial spine fractures, although relatively rare, account for a substantial proportion of pediatric knee injuries with effusions and can have significant complications. Meyers and McKeever type II fractures are displaced anteri…

OPERATIVE DECISION-MAKING FOR PEDIATRIC TIBIAL SPINE FRACTURES: ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF SURGEON EXPERIENCE AND RISK-AVERSION AND PATIENT AGE, SEX, INJURY TYPE, AND ATHLETIC LEVEL USING A MIXED EFFECTS MODEL Open

Alexander J. Adams, Nathan N. O’Hara, Joshua M. Abzug, Aristides I. Cruz, Henry B. Ellis , et al. · 2019

Background: Tibial spine fractures most commonly occur in children aged 8 to 14 years and are occasionally seen in adults. Although the annual incidence is 3 per 100,000 children, they account for 2-5% of pediatric knee injuries with effus…

Normal Ranges of Upper Extremity Length, Circumference, and Rate of Growth in the Pediatric Population Open

Tyler Edmond, Alexandra Laps, Alexandria L. Case, Nathan N. O’Hara, Joshua M. Abzug · 2019

Background: Upper extremity length and circumference abnormalities are present in a number of conditions in the pediatric population. In most cases, upper limb hypoplasia and hypertrophy are diagnosed when one limb appears substantially di…

The Safety and Benefits of the Semisterile Technique for Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures Open

Karan Dua, Charles J. Blevins, Nathan N. O’Hara, Joshua M. Abzug · 2018

Background: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) is traditionally performed following full surgical prep and draping. The semisterile technique utilizes minimal prep and draping, which was proven to be a viable alternative when…

Diagnosing slipped capital femoral epiphysis amongst various medical specialists Open

Aaron Lam, S. A. Boenerjous, Yungtai Lo, Joshua M. Abzug, Jessica Kurian , et al. · 2018

Purpose To evaluate sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of a radiographic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)-diagnosis among medical specialists. Methods Three paediatricians, three paediatric radiologists and three paediatric orth…

Collaborations with Pediatric Hospitalists: National Surveys of Pediatric Surgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons Open

Rebecca E. Rosenberg, Joshua M. Abzug, David I. Rappaport, Mark V. Mazziotti, M. Wade Shrader , et al. · 2018

To understand characteristics of pediatric hospitalist (PH) involvement in the care of children admitted to surgical services and explore surgeons' perspectives of PH effectiveness, we conducted a cross-sectional, web-based survey of pedia…

Morrey's the Elbow and its Disorders Open

Alex A. Malone, Susan G. Larson, B.F. Morrey, Manuel Llusá-Pérez, J.R. Ballesteros-Betancourt , et al. · 2018

"Revised to include the most up-to-date surgical techniques and their outcomes, Morrey's The Elbow and Its Disorders, 5th Edition, is an essential reference for today's orthopaedic surgeons, appealing both to those in general practice and …

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