Nicholas D. Fletcher
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View article: Development of Thiosemicarbazonato Technetium-99m Complexes for SPECT Imaging
Development of Thiosemicarbazonato Technetium-99m Complexes for SPECT Imaging Open
View article: Pre-targeting of PEG-based nanomedicines: precise delivery of potent payloads
Pre-targeting of PEG-based nanomedicines: precise delivery of potent payloads Open
View article: Halo gravity traction and temporary internal distraction
Halo gravity traction and temporary internal distraction Open
View article: Representation and Race in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Research: Disparities in Curve Magnitude and Follow-Up
Representation and Race in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Research: Disparities in Curve Magnitude and Follow-Up Open
Study Design Prospective Cohort Study. Objective The present study aims to determine if the racial representation of patients enrolled in a large prospective scoliosis registry is reflective of the general United States population. Further…
View article: Acceptable angulation criteria in pediatric midshaft forearm fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acceptable angulation criteria in pediatric midshaft forearm fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Absent Baseline Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Signals Part I: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Absent Baseline Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Signals Part I: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Open
This trauma quiz represents an interactive session where POSNA members are able to work through 9 clinical scenarios to challenge how they would address these problems. Associated with each scenario is an OITE-style question and multiple …
View article: Growth-preserving instrumentation in early-onset scoliosis patients with multi-level congenital anomalies
Growth-preserving instrumentation in early-onset scoliosis patients with multi-level congenital anomalies Open
View article: Application of a Halo Fixator for the Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformity
Application of a Halo Fixator for the Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformity Open
Background: In spine surgery, the halo fixator was initially utilized to stabilize cervical fusions in patients with poliomyelitis. More recently, the indications for halo fixation have evolved to include stabilization and definitive treat…
View article: Effects of race on blood loss in spinal fusions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Effects of race on blood loss in spinal fusions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Open
OBJECTIVE Posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) can be associated with significant blood loss. It has been suggested that blood loss is greater in different racial groups. The purpose of this study was to …
View article: Doing Our Part to Conserve Resources
Doing Our Part to Conserve Resources Open
Background: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) of supracondylar humeral fractures is one of the most common procedures performed in pediatric orthopaedics. The use of full, standard preparation and draping with standard perso…
View article: Resource Utilization for Patients With Distal Radius Fractures in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Resource Utilization for Patients With Distal Radius Fractures in a Pediatric Emergency Department Open
The findings suggest that improved awareness of these acceptable deformities in young children may be associated with limiting the number of children requiring reduction with sedation, improving emergency department efficiency, and substan…
View article: THE RISE AND FALL OF DGEMRIC EVALUATION IN THE ADOLESCENT HIP
THE RISE AND FALL OF DGEMRIC EVALUATION IN THE ADOLESCENT HIP Open
BACKGROUND: Delayed Gadolinium Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cartilage (dGEMRIC) was first introduced in 1996 by Bashir et al. as a method of indirectly evaluating glycosaminoglycan (GAG) changes in cartilage microstructure. Follo…
View article: Complications following lengthening of spinal growing implants: is postoperative admission necessary?
Complications following lengthening of spinal growing implants: is postoperative admission necessary? Open
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of postoperative admission status on 30-day perioperative complications in patients with growing spinal instrumentation undergoing surgical lengthening. METHODS This retrospective …
View article: Improving perioperative care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: the impact of a multidisciplinary care approach
Improving perioperative care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: the impact of a multidisciplinary care approach Open
The complex nature of the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) requires a wide variety of health care providers. A well-coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach to the care of these patients is essential for prov…
View article: Impact of insurance status on ability to return for outpatient management of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures
Impact of insurance status on ability to return for outpatient management of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures Open
Purpose Outcomes are excellent following surgical management of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures. Short delays until surgical fixation have been shown to be equivalent to immediate fixation with regards to complications. We hypoth…