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The management of rigid spinal curves by Leatherman, K D

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Two-stage corrective surgery for congenital deformities of the spine by Leatherman, K D, Dickson, R A

“…Sixty patients with congenital deformities of the spine were operated upon in the past fifteen years using a two-stage procedure. In the fifty patients with…”
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Benefits of the Harrington compression system in lumbar and thoracolumbar idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents and adults by Gaines, R W, Leatherman, K D

“…Adolescent and adult scoliosis exhibits deformity present in all three planes of orientation, but the principal correcting effect of the Harrington distraction…”
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Current status of anterior spine surgery for scoliosis by Leatherman, K D

“…The greatest need for anterior spine surgery is for those cases that have neurological involvement with pressure or stress forces exerted on the spinal cord…”
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Effect of the Harrington compression system on the correction of the rib hump in spinal instrumentation for idiopathic scoliosis by Gaines, R W, McKinley, L M, Leatherman, K D

“…To analyze the effect of the Harrington compression system on the rib hump in thoracic idiopathic scoliosis, intraoperative measurements were made on 21 cases…”
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Zielke instrumentation in idiopathic scoliosis: late effects and minimizing complications by Horton, W C, Holt, R T, Johnson, J R, Leatherman, K D

“…Sixty-eight patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated with Zielke instrumentation are reviewed. Comparison of Groups A and B demonstrates a statistically…”
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Two-stage resection and spinal stabilization for aneurysmal bone cyst. A report of two cases by Nicastro, J F, Leatherman, K D

“…Two cases of aneurysmal bone cyst of the dorsal lumbar spine are presented with four- and seven-year follow-up periods. The lesion in each case involved the…”
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Scoliosis must be diagnosed early by Gaines, R W, McKinley, L M, Leatherman, K D

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Idiopathic and congenital scoliosis in twins by McKinley, L M, Leatherman, K D

“…This report contains a case presentation of monozygotic twins who had concordant right thoracic scoliosis of differing severities. One twin also had an…”
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Anterior decompression of the spinal cord for neurological deficit by Johnson, J R, Leatherman, K D, Holt, R T

“…With newer radiographic methods for defining abnormalities affecting the spine, and improved surgical techniques, anterior decompression has proved effective…”
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Occurrence of cold agglutinins in congenital scoliosis by McKinley, L M, Connor, S, Gaines, R, Leatherman, K D

“…Eighty-seven patients undergoing spinal surgery for a variety of conditions were surveyed for the presence of cold agglutinins. Patients with congenital…”
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Cotrel traction, exercises, casting in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. A pilot study and prospective randomized controlled clinical trial by Dickson, R A, Leatherman, K D

“…A pilot study of ten individuals with adolescent-onset idiopathic scoliosis demonstrated that a week of Cotrel traction and exercises did not improve curve…”
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A new orthosis for immediate postoperative bracing in idiopathic scoliosis by Ibarra-Isunza, G C, Gaines, R W, Leatherman, K D

“…The "crutch-type scoliosis brace" and the KSO are leather covered aluminum braces, which have been successfully used in treating scoliosis patients at the…”
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Fibular bone grafting in non-union of the humerus by Fischer, K A, Leatherman, K D, Kotcamp, W W

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Congenital kyphosis in myelomeningocele. Vertebral body resection and posterior spine fusion by Leatherman, K D, Dickson, R A

“…The deforming mechanisms in the congenital lumbar kyphosis of myelomeningocele are situated anteriorly. Posterior wedge resection with local fusion therefore…”
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Spinal injuries in child abuse: case report by Dickson, R A, Leatherman, K D

“…Injuries of the spine have been seen in cases of child abuse. These injuries can be identified by careful skeletal survey. In the case described, a young boy…”
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Eosinophilic granuloma of bone by FISCHER, K A, LEATHERMAN, K D

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Smith Petersen nailing with fibular bone grafts as a primary treatment for fractures of the neck of the femur by FISCHER, K A, LEATHERMAN, K D

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Tendinitis and subacromial bursitis by FISCHER, K A, LEATHERMAN, K D

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The nature of and treatment of tendinitis of the musculotendinous cuff of the shoulder and subacromial bursitis by Fischer, K A, Leatherman, K D

“…The nature of tendinitis and bursitis of the shoulder cuff is poorly understood by many practitioners which results in inadequate therapy and a number of…”
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