Search Results - "Littleton, Aaron G."
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Comparative Analysis of Hook, Hybrid, and Pedicle Screw Instrumentation in the Posterior Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-07-2012)“…BACKGROUND:Spinal instrumentation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) aims to correct spinal deformity and maintain long-term spinal stability until bony…”
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Antibiotic-Loaded Allograft Decreases the Rate of Acute Deep Wound Infection After Spinal Fusion in Cerebral Palsy
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-10-2008)“…A retrospective matched cohort study with control group. To compare the infection rate after posterior spinal fusion with unit rod instrumentation with or…”
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Complications of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Therapy in Pediatric Patients
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-01-2010)“…BACKGROUNDThe aim of this study was to investigate and evaluate complications of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump implantation and maintenance in children with…”
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Lateral Acetabular Growth Stimulation Following a Labral Support Procedure in Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Published in Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (01-07-2006)“…BackgroundThe main goal of containment treatment in cases of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is to prevent hip deformity, which leads to arthritis in adulthood…”
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Electronic monitoring of scoliosis brace wear compliance
Published in Journal of children's orthopaedics (01-08-2010)“…Purpose Accurate evaluation of patient compliance with scoliosis brace usage has been a challenge for physicians treating patients with adolescent idiopathic…”
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Postoperative Radiographs After Pinning of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Are They Necessary?
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-10-2012)“…BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the necessity of early postoperative radiographs after pinning of supracondylar humerus fractures by…”
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Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Epiphysiodesis
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-09-2008)“…BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to evaluate outcomes of percutaneous epiphysiodesis, as described by Bowen, in 97 patients and to assess complications…”
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Baclofen Pump Implantation and Spinal Fusion in Children : Techniques and Complications
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (15-08-2008)“…Retrospective clinical and radiographic review of complications related to intrathecal baclofen therapy (ITB) and posterior spine fusion (PSF) in patients with…”
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Reliability and Necessity of Computerized Tomography in Distal Tibial Physeal Injuries
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-10-2011)“…OBJECTIVE:Complex distal tibial physeal fractures can be difficult to characterize on plain radiographs. The role of computed tomography (CT) scans in the…”
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Bilaterally Dislocated Hips Treated With the Pavlik Harness Are not at a Higher Risk for Failure
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-10-2009)“…BACKGROUNDThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Pavlik harness treatment in patients with bilaterally dislocated hips, and to compare…”
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Difficult thoracic pedicle screw placement in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Published in Journal of spinal disorders & techniques (01-05-2008)“…Retrospective radiographic and clinical consecutive case series. The objective of this study was to identify patients treated with posterior spinal fusion and…”
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Diagnostic Imaging of the Knee in Children With Arthrogryposis and Knee Extension or Hyperextension Contracture
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-06-2008)“…PURPOSE:Amyoplasia (type 1), characterized by quadrimelic limb involvement, is one of the most common types of arthrogryposis. In children with hyperextension…”
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Intrauterine Gangrene of the Lower Extremity in the Newborn: A Report of Two Cases
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-07-2007)“…We describe 2 cases of intrauterine gangrene involving the lower extremity in 2 unrelated neonates. Both cases were complicated by prematurity, and 1 case was…”
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Pectoralis Major Release to Improve Shoulder Abduction in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-06-2007)“…The aim of our study was to evaluate the surgical results after pectoralis major muscle release in children with cerebral palsy and to assess a caregiver's…”
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The Use of Computed Tomography to Assess Acetabular Morphology in Morquio-Brailsford Syndrome
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-12-2007)“…PURPOSE:Morquio-Brailsford syndrome (MS) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder, a mucopolysaccharidosis, characterized by abnormal metabolism of…”
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Lateral acetabular growth stimulation following a labral support procedure in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Published in Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (01-07-2006)“…The main goal of containment treatment in cases of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is to prevent hip deformity, which leads to arthritis in adulthood. Recently, the…”
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Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection in Alleviating Postoperative Pain and Improving Quality of Life in Lower Extremity Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction: A Pilot Study
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-07-2009)“…BACKGROUNDThe Ilizarov technique is commonly used for lengthening and deformity corrections of the lower limbs in children. Postoperative pain can be…”
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Diagnostic Evaluation Using Whole-Body Technetium Bone Scan in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Pain
Published in Journal of pediatric orthopaedics (01-01-2008)“…BACKGROUND:Pain in noncommunicative children can be difficult to localize and diagnose. The purpose of this study is to report our experience using a 3-phase…”
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Can a bone marrow-based graft replacement result in similar fusion rates as rib autograft in anterior interbody fusion procedures for adolescent thoracolumbar scoliosis?
Published in Journal of spinal disorders & techniques (01-02-2010)“…Nonrandomized consecutive case series comparing interbody spine fusion with autograft versus bone marrow-based graft replacement (BGR). Effectiveness of bone…”
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