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Growth Modulation by Stimulating the Growth Plate: A Pilot Study by Rickert, Kathleen D., Arrigoni, Paolo, Guzel, Camille R., Barber, Helena F., Alman, Benjamin A., Lark, Robert K.

“…This study investigates the ability of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) or direct injection of recombinant growth hormone (rGH) to stimulate local…”
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Periapical Wires Result in Less Curve Correction Than Pedicle Screw Constructs in Idiopathic Scoliosis by Esposito, Valentine R, Dial, Brian L, Fitch, Robert D, Lark, Robert K

“…Retrospective study. The objective of this study was to compare percent correction between apical and periapical pedicle screw (PS) and sublaminar wire…”
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Adding thoracic fusion levels in Lenke 5 curves: risks and benefits by Lark, Robert K, Yaszay, Burt, Bastrom, Tracey P, Newton, Peter O

“…Multicenter; review of prospectively collected data. To determine the risks and potential benefits of nonselective versus selective fusion in a matched set of…”
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Efficacy of pamidronate for osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis following lung transplantation by ARIS, Robert M, LESTER, Gayle E, RENNER, Jordan B, WINDERS, Andrew, BLACKWOOD, A. Denene, LARK, Robert K, ONTJES, David A

“…Lung transplantation with its attendant life-long immunosuppression contributes to bone loss and its sequelae, fractures and kyphosis, in patients with lung…”
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Prevalence of Painful Peroneal Tubercles in the Pediatric Population by Dutton, Pascual, MD, Edmonds, Eric W., MD, Lark, Robert K., MD, Mubarak, Scott J., MD

“…Abstract Pain isolated to the lateral aspect of the heel can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in the growing child. Peroneal tendinopathy or frank tears…”
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Current Concepts in the Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis by Johnson, Alexandra N, Lark, Robert K

“…Despite many surgical advances in the treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) over the past two decades, this condition remains a challenge to address. While…”
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Complications After Pediatric Hip Fractures: Evaluation and Management by Lark, Robert K., Dial, Brian L., Alman, Benjamin A.

“…Pediatric proximal femur fractures are high-energy injuries with predictable and morbid complications. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is the most common…”
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Gradual Deformity Correction in Blount Disease by Mayer, Stephanie W, Hubbard, Elizabeth W, Sun, Dan, Lark, Robert K, Fitch, Robert D

“…BACKGROUND:Blount disease is a disorder of the posteromedial proximal tibial physis which causes a progressive varus, procurvatum, and internal rotation…”
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Shared Decision-Making for Juvenile Scoliosis by Lark, Robert K, Garman, Elizabeth Ellie H, Jackson, Mary, Garman, Katherine S

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Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Current Concepts by Halawi, Mohamad J, Lark, Robert K, Fitch, Robert D

“…Scoliosis is a common deformity in neuromuscular disorders. This spinal deformity usually presents at an early age, rapidly progresses during growth, and…”
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Impact of growth friendly interventions on spine and pulmonary outcomes of patients with spinal muscular atrophy by Swarup, Ishaan, MacAlpine, Elle M., Mayer, Oscar H., Lark, Robert K., Smith, John T., Vitale, Michael G., Flynn, John M., Anari, Jason B., Cahill, Patrick J.

“…Purpose Patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are often treated with growth friendly devices such as vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib(VEPTR)…”
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Pediatric proximal femur fractures by Dial, Brian L, Lark, Robert K

“…Abstract Pediatric proximal femur fractures are rare injuries resulting from high-energy trauma. The Delbet classification is used when describing these…”
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Adverse alterations in bone metabolism are associated with lung infection in adults with cystic fibrosis by ARIS, Robert M, STEPHENS, Ashley R, ONTJES, David A, BLACKWOOD, A. Denene, LARK, Robert K, HENSLER, Margaret B, NEURINGER, Isabel P, LESTER, Gayle E

“…Low bone density, fractures, and kyphosis complicate the lives of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), and inflammatory cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1beta, IL-6,…”
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Vascularized Fibular Grafts for Avascular Necrosis After Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Is Hip Preservation Possible? by Bertrand, Todd, Urbaniak, James R., Lark, Robert K.

“…Background Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a potential complication in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), radiographically…”
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Analysis of the impact of race on blood transfusion in pediatric scoliosis surgery by Maher, Keila M., Owusu‐Akyaw, Kwadwo, Zhou, Jingzhu, Cooter, Mary, Ross, Allison K., Lark, Robert K., Taicher, Brad M.

“…Summary Introduction Surgical correction of pediatric scoliosis is associated with significant blood loss. Minimizing estimated blood loss and blood…”
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The expanding use of three-dimensional printing in orthopaedic and spine surgery by Anastasio, Albert T., Peairs, Emily M., Tabarestani, Troy Q., Kim, Billy I., Adams, Samuel B., Lark, Robert K.

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Implant Distribution Versus Implant Density in Lenke Type 1 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does the Position of the Screw Matter? by Dial, Brian L., Esposito, Valentine R., Catanzano, Anthony A., Fitch, Robert D., Lark, Robert K.

“…Study Design: Retrospective study. Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated that increased implant density (ID) results in improved coronal deformity…”
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Bovine Xenograft Failures in Pediatric Foot Reconstructive Surgery by Ledford, Cameron K, Nunley, James A, Viens, Nicholas A, Lark, Robert K

“…BACKGROUND:Structural bone grafting serves an important and necessary role during pediatric foot reconstruction. Different bone grafts have been used for such…”
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Bone Density and Metabolism in Children and Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Cerebral Palsy by Henderson, Richard C, Lark, Robert K, Gurka, Matthew J, Worley, Gordon, Fung, Ellen B, Conaway, Mark, Stallings, Virginia A, Stevenson, Richard D

“…Diminished bone density and a propensity to fracture with minimal trauma are common in children and adolescents with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (CP)…”
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Bisphosphonates to treat osteopenia in children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Henderson, Richard C., Lark, Robert K., Kecskemethy, Heidi H., Miller, Freeman, Harcke, H.Theodore, Bachrach, Steven J.

“…Objective: To evaluate in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial the safety and efficacy of intravenous pamidronate to treat osteopenia in…”
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