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Adolescent scoliosis in autism spectrum disorder: is it idiopathic or syndromic?? Open

Ravi Rajendra, Matthew B. Bratton, Claudia Leonardi, R. Carter Clement · 2025

Adolescent Scoliosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is it Idiopathic or Syndromic? Open

Ravi Rajendra, Matthew B. Bratton, Claudia Leonardi, R. Carter Clement · 2025

Purpose: Minimal data exists on whether adolescents with both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and scoliosis exhibit distinct curve types or require varying surgical management compared to neurotypical adolescents. Our study at a high-volume…

Back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: frequency and risk factors Open

Stefan Sarkovich, Claudia Leonardi, Matthew Darlow, Davis Martin, Peter P. Issa , et al. · 2024

POGO travel journal: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana Open

R. Carter Clement, Jeffrey Peck, Stephen Adolfsen · 2024

Vitamin D deficiency in Scheuermann’s disease is associated with increased adverse outcomes Open

Shivan N Chokshi, Srikanth Mudiganty, R. Carter Clement, William Accousti · 2024

Introduction : Scheuermann’s disease is a diagnosis of hyperkyphosis commonly encountered in pediatric patients. Studies in animal models suggest an association with vitamin D deficiency, however, extensive studies have not been performed …

CORR® Curriculum—Orthopaedic Education: Will Holistic Review of Residency Candidates be as Painful as You Think? Open

R. Carter Clement · 2023

Clement, R. Carter MD, MBA; and the Louisiana State University Orthopaedic Department Resident Selection Committee Author Information

Minimally Invasive Methods for Adolescent Intraarticular Distal Humerus Fractures with an Intact Column Open

Austin Broussard, Julia S. Sanders, William Accousti, R. Carter Clement · 2023

•Intraarticular distal humerus fractures occur in adolescents and often demonstrate a characteristic pattern with a relatively vertical intraarticular fracture line with minimal articular comminution and limited displacement.•Excellent red…

#PediPodsOnline: Social Media Use in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Open

Philip T. Nowicki, Craig R. Louer, Corinna C. Franklin, R. Carter Clement, John W. Anderson , et al. · 2022

This paper from the Public Education and Media Relations Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) provides a primer for pediatric orthopaedists on the use of social media in practice.It is an adjunct to the r…

Triplane Fracture of the Proximal Tibia Open

Austin Whiting, Manaf H. Younis, Lauren Saunee, R. Carter Clement · 2021

Triplane fracture of the distal tibia is a well-known injury that was first described by Lynn1 in 1972. Triplane fractures cross through the articular surface, physis, and metaphysis in the sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes, respect…

Growth-preserving instrumentation in early-onset scoliosis patients with multi-level congenital anomalies Open

R. Carter Clement, Burt Yaszay, Anna M. McClung, Carrie E. Bartley, Naveed Nabizadeh , et al. · 2021

Clinical Faceoff: How Will Recent Price Transparency Policies Impact Orthopaedic Surgery and its Patients? Open

R. Carter Clement, Kevin J. Bozic, Ariel Levin · 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently implemented major policy changes to promote price transparency in healthcare. With orthopaedics constituting an enormous share of healthcare spending, these changes, like most eff…

Is a CT Scan Needed for Pedicle Screws Crossing the Midline? Open

Jestin Williams, Peter D'Amore, Manaf H. Younis, Andrew King, R. Carter Clement · 2021

Posterior spinal fusion (PSF) is an effective and safe treatment for various spinal deformities in the pediatric population, including Scheuermann’s Kyphosis. Several studies have evaluated the variations in pedicle anatomy, parameters to …

A Review of Price Transparency Policy and Evaluation of Hospital Compliance in Orthopedic Sports Medicine Open

Kyle Schultz, Lakai Enterline, Oduche Igboechi, Purav Brahmbhatt, Jacob Hinkley , et al. · 2021

Background: In 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that beginning January 1, 2021, hospitals would be required to post pricing information in a usable format for patients via diagnosis-related group (DRG) o…

What Is the Current Status of Global Health Activities and Opportunities in US Orthopaedic Residency Programs? Open

R. Carter Clement, Yoonhee P. Ha, Bartholt Clagett, Ginger E. Holt, John P. Dormans · 2020

BACKGROUND: Interest in developing national health care has been increasing in many fields of medicine, including orthopaedics. One manifestation of this interest has been the development of global health opportunities during residency tra…

What Are the Economic Consequences of Unplanned Readmissions After TKA? Open

R. Carter Clement, Michael M. Kheir, Peter B. Derman, David N. Flynn, Rebecca M. Speck , et al. · 2020

BACKGROUND: In 2009, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began penalizing hospitals with high rates of 30-day readmissions after hospitalizations for certain conditions. This policy will expand to include TKA in 2015. QUESTIO…

Cannulated Screw Dethreading During Fixation for a Pediatric Distal Humerus Fracture Open

Madhish Patel, R. Carter Clement · 2020

Pediatric distal humerus medial condyle fractures are rare. While nondisplaced fractures are managed nonoperatively, displaced fractures typically undergo operative intervention to restore the articular surface. The goals of surgical inter…

Letter to the Editor: Editorial: Beware of Studies Claiming that Social Factors are “Independently Associated” with Biological Complications of Surgery Open

Jennifer Simkin, Amy Bronstone, Andrew Chapple, R. Carter Clement, Anna Cohen‐Rosenblum , et al. · 2019

To the Editor, In a recent editorial, Seth Leopold MD addressed the use of race and insurance status in orthopaedic research. As a group that prioritizes health disparities research, we take issue with many of Dr. Leopold’s statements and …

Acute hand injury splinting – the good, the bad and the ugly Open

Tomos Richards, R. Carter Clement, I.D. Russell, David Newington · 2017

Injuries to the hand comprise 20% of all emergency department attendances, with an estimated annual treatment cost of over £100 million in the UK. The initial assessment and management of hand injuries is usually undertaken by junior staff…

Medicare reimbursement and orthopedic surgery: past, present, and future Open

R. Carter Clement, Suneel B. Bhat, Meredith E. Clement, James C. Krieg · 2017

Blood Transfusion Rates as a Primary Outcome Measure: The Use of Predetermined Triggers and Display of Clinical Indications in Providing Accurate Comparative Transfusion Rates Open

Atul F. Kamath, Daniel C. Austin, Peter B. Derman, R. Carter Clement, Jonathan P. Garino , et al. · 2017

We thank the readers for their letter to the editor, and for interest in our manuscript published in 2014.Issues surrounding blood management continue to be an important part of the global care of total joint arthroplasty patients as we mo…

Fringe Benefits Among US Orthopedic Residency Programs Vary Considerably: A National Survey Open

R. Carter Clement, Erik C. Olsson, Prateek S. Katti, Robert J. Esther · 2016

Background Residency programs compete to attract applicants based on numerous factors. Previous research has suggested that medical students consider quality of life among the most important factors in selecting a program. One aspect of wo…

A proposed set of metrics for standardized outcome reporting in the management of low back pain Open

R. Carter Clement, Adina Welander, Caleb Stowell, Daniel Thomas, John Chen , et al. · 2015

The outcome measures recommended here are structured around specific etiologies of LBP, span a patient's entire cycle of care, and allow for risk adjustment. Thus, when implemented, this set can be expected to facilitate meaningful compari…

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