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Effect of tendon transfers and extra-articular soft-tissue balancing on glenohumeral development in brachial plexus birth palsyPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell 2, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 87:320-5. 2005....- Forearm rebalancing in osteochondromatosis by radioulnar fusionPeter M Waters
Harvard Medical School and Children s Hospital Boston, MA 02115, USA
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 11:236-40. 2007.... 
The early effects of tendon transfers and open capsulorrhaphy on glenohumeral deformity in brachial plexus birth palsyPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 90:2171-9. 2008....- Correlation of radiographic muscle cross-sectional area with glenohumeral deformity in children with brachial plexus birth palsyPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Hunnewell 2, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 91:2367-75. 2009.... - The effect of derotational humeral osteotomy on global shoulder function in brachial plexus birth palsyPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunn 2, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 88:1035-42. 2006..The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of these procedures on shoulder function and joint morphology... - The early effects of tendon transfers and open capsulorrhaphy on glenohumeral deformity in brachial plexus birth palsy. Surgical techniquePeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s, Hospital Boston, Hunnewell 2, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 91:213-22. 2009.... - Update on management of pediatric brachial plexus palsyPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
J Pediatr Orthop B 14:233-44. 2005..Recommendations for microsurgery and shoulder reconstruction will be based on the present evidence from the literature... - Current concepts in the management of brachial plexus birth palsyHolly B Hale
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:322-31. 2010..Based on the present evidence, recommendations for both microsurgery and shoulder reconstruction with tendon transfer and arthroscopic and open reductions are presented... - Surgical treatment for avulsion injuries of the humeral lesser tuberosity apophysis in adolescentsPeter S Vezeridis
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell 2, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 93:1882-8. 2011..The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographics, injury mechanisms, and results of operative treatment of lesser tuberosity avulsion fractures in skeletally immature patients... - Chronic recurrent anterior sternoclavicular joint instability: results of surgical managementDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 26:71-4. 2006.... - Changing practice patterns: the impact of a randomized clinical trial on surgeons preference for treatment of type 3 supracondylar humerus fracturesSusan T Mahan
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 32:340-5. 2012..But have surgeons actually changed their practice as a result of these recent data? The purpose of this study was to compare pin configuration, loss of reduction and rate of nerve injuries before and after the RCT... - Update on management of pediatric brachial plexus palsyPeter M Waters
Harvard Medical School and Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 25:116-26. 2005..Recommendations for microsurgery and shoulder reconstruction will be based on the present evidence from the literature... - Use and satisfaction of the internet in obtaining information on brachial plexus birth palsies and its influence on decision-makingAmee Shah
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 26:781-4. 2006..It is clear that parents of children with BPBP frequently use the Internet for information and available options regarding care for this rare condition... - Displaced humeral lateral condyle fractures in children: should we bury the pins?Soumen Das De
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 32:573-8. 2012..The purpose of this investigation was to determine if leaving Kirschner wires exposed is more cost-effective than burying them subcutaneously after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of humeral lateral condyle fractures... - Operative fixation of medial humeral epicondyle fracture nonunion in childrenJeremy T Smith
Department of Orthopaedics, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 30:644-8. 2010..The purpose of this investigation was to describe the presenting symptoms and evaluate the results of surgical fixation of medial epicondyle nonunions... - Surgical management of posttraumatic distal radial growth arrest in adolescentsPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Children s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 22:717-24. 2002..Surgery for posttraumatic distal radial growth arrest can improve pain and loss of motion in symptomatic adolescents and prevent symptoms in asymptomatic patients with progressive deformity... - Corrective osteotomy for humerus varusObi F C Ugwonali
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 27:529-32. 2007..The purpose of this study was to assess the results of proximal humeral valgus osteotomy for the treatment of humerus varus in skeletally immature patients... - Radial nerve palsy in the newborn: a report of four cases and literature reviewJames T Monica
Harvard Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 28:460-2. 2008.... - Measuring surgeons' treatment preferences and satisfaction with nerve reconstruction techniques for children with unique brachial plexus birth palsiesAmee K Shah
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Mass. 02115, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 118:967-75. 2006.... - Pediatric distal radius fractures and triangular fibrocartilage complex injuriesDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Hand Clin 22:43-53. 2006..Appropriate repair of peripheral TFCC tears with correction of concomitant wrist pathology restores normal wrist anatomy, alleviates pain, and allows for return to functional activities... - Contained versus uncontained lesions in juvenile elbow osteochondritis dissecansLewis L Shi
Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 32:221-5. 2012..The purpose of this investigation was to compare the clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and surgical results of patients with contained versus uncontained lesions... - Scaphoid fractures in children and adolescents: contemporary injury patterns and factors influencing time to unionJ Joseph Gholson
Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 93:1210-9. 2011..The purpose of this investigation was to characterize contemporary fracture patterns in children and adolescents and to identify factors influencing time to healing following both nonoperative and operative treatment... - Cast immobilization versus percutaneous pin fixation of displaced distal radius fractures in children: a prospective, randomized studyBruce S Miller
Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 25:490-4. 2005..Cost analysis showed no significant difference in treatment charges between groups. Treating surgeons should be aware of the potential short-term complications of each treatment method and adjust their postoperative care appropriately... - External rotation humeral osteotomy for brachial plexus birth palsyDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 11:8-14. 2007..The purpose of this article is to review the history, indications, and surgical technique of external rotation humeral osteotomy for patients with brachial plexus birth palsy... - Sports participation in selected children with brachial plexus birth palsyDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 29:496-503. 2009..The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the degree of sports participation, level of perceived diminished participation, and risk of sports-related injury in children with BPBP... - Lateral entry compared with medial and lateral entry pin fixation for completely displaced supracondylar humeral fractures in children. A randomized clinical trialMininder S Kocher
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 89:706-12. 2007.... - Use of free vascularized fibular graft for congenital ulnar pseudarthrosis: surgical decision making in the growing childDonald S Bae
Harvard Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 25:755-62. 2005..Reconstruction of the distal radioulnar and ulnocarpal joints using concomitant proximal fibular epiphyseal transfer should be considered in the skeletally immature patient with distal ulnar involvement... - Results of free vascularized fibula grafting for allograft nonunion after limb salvage surgery for malignant bone tumorsDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 26:809-14. 2006..Attention to internal fixation, limb alignment, and microvascular principles is essential to prevent complications and allow for the best functional outcomes... - Arthroscopic treatment of partial scapholunate ligament tears in children with chronic wrist painBrandon E Earp
Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 88:2448-55. 2006.... - Salvage reconstruction of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle with vascularized fibular graft after failed operative treatment: a case reportMichael P Glotzbecker
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Boston, MA, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 29:411-5. 2009..This unique application of a well-established technique provided a successful solution to this difficult revision situation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, case report... - Intramedullary nailing versus percutaneous pin fixation of pediatric proximal humerus fractures: a comparison of complications and early radiographic resultsPeter H Hutchinson
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 31:617-22. 2011..The purpose of this study is to compare the early radiographic results and complications of 2 common methods of internal fixation, percutaneous pinning (PP), and flexible intramedullary nailing (IMN), used to treat these fractures... - Reliability of three classification systems measuring active motion in brachial plexus birth palsyDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 85:1733-8. 2003..The natural history and surgical outcomes of these patients can now be conducted with use of these reliable outcomes instruments... - Correlation of pediatric outcomes data collection instrument with measures of active movement in children with brachial plexus birth palsyDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell 2, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 28:584-92. 2008.... - Brachial plexus palsy following proximal humerus fracture in patients who are skeletally immatureRaymond W Hwang
Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
J Orthop Trauma 22:286-90. 2008..With careful attention to principles of fracture care, complete neurologic recovery may be expected within 9 months... - Surgical treatment of carpal and hand injuries in childrenPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Instr Course Lect 57:515-24. 2008..Complications resulting from pediatric hand fractures, dislocations, and soft-tissue injuries are most commonly caused by a failure to identify and treat an injury requiring surgery... - The use of early flap coverage in severe open physeal fractures: a report of two casesDonald S Bae
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Orthop Trauma 17:450-8. 2003..In each case, early use of vascularized flap coverage assisted in fracture healing and contributed to preservation of the physis and subsequent bony growth... - Complications and timing of follow-up after closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of supracondylar humerus fractures: follow-up after percutaneous pinning of supracondylar humerus fracturesBrent A Ponce
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 24:610-4. 2004..The authors conclude that clinical and radiographic evaluation of routine displaced supracondylar humerus fractures requiring closed reduction and percutaneous pinning may be safely delayed until pin removal... - Interobserver and intraobserver reliability of therapist-assisted videotaped evaluations of upper-limb hemiplegiaPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:328-34. 2004..Such therapist-assisted videotaped evaluations may provide useful data for clinical decision-making and multicenter outcomes studies in patients with upper-extremity involvement with spastic hemiplegia... - Lateral condylar humerus fractures: which ones should we fix?Kwan Soon Song
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 32:S5-9. 2012..Intraoperative arthrograms can aid the surgeon in assessing joint reduction.Level of Evidence: Case report... - Surgical treatment of nonunion and avascular necrosis of the proximal part of the scaphoid in adolescentsPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 84:915-20. 2002.... - Operative carpal and hand injuries in childrenPeter M Waters
Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 89:2064-74. 2007 - Percutaneous reduction of incipient malunion of phalangeal neck fractures in childrenPeter M Waters
Harvard Combined Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:707-11. 2004..CONCLUSIONS: This treatment corrects the loss of flexion that occurs with a malunion in the phalangeal subcondylar fossa. It is a minimally invasive procedure that avoids the soft-tissue dissection of an open procedure... - Intra-articular Corrective Osteotomy of Humeral Lateral Condyle Malunions in Children: Early Clinical and Radiographic ResultsAndrea S Bauer
Orthopaedic Hand Service, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
J Pediatr Orthop 33:20-5. 2013..Little information is available, however, regarding the treatment of symptomatic articular malunions. The purpose of this investigation is to report early results of intra-articular osteotomy of lateral condyle malunions in children... - Short-term outcomes after surgical treatment of traumatic posterior sternoclavicular fracture-dislocations in children and adolescentsPeter M Waters
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 23:464-9. 2003..Skeletally immature patients may expect excellent functional outcomes following surgery for posterior SCJ dislocations or posteriorly displaced physeal fractures of the medial clavicle... - The results of tenodermodesis for severe chronic mallet finger deformity in childrenTarik Kardestuncer
Norwich Orthopaedic Group, North Franklin, CT, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 28:81-5. 2008..The purpose of this investigation was to assess the results of tenodermodesis for the treatment of chronic soft-tissue mallet fingers in children... - An economic analysis of the timing of microsurgical reconstruction in brachial plexus birth palsyCarmen A Brauer
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, British Columbia s Children s Hospital, The University of British Columbia, A200 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada
J Bone Joint Surg Am 89:970-8. 2007..The purpose of the present study was to create an economic model to compare microsurgical treatment at three as opposed to six months in patients with brachial plexus birth palsy who had no return of biceps function at three months... - The Bryan-Morrey triceps-sparing approach to open reduction of T-condylar humeral fractures in adolescents: cybex evaluation of triceps function and elbow motionLeonard F Remia
Section of Sports Medicine/Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, USA
J Pediatr Orthop 24:615-9. 2004..The Bryan-Morrey triceps-sparing approach can be used in children and adolescents who require open reduction for T-condylar distal humeral fractures... - Surgical treatment of the pediatric trigger fingerDonald S Bae
Crystal Run Healthcare, Rock Hill, NY, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:1043-7. 2007..The purpose of this investigation is to assess the efficacy of a standardized surgical technique in the treatment of symptomatic trigger fingers in pediatric patients... - Remodeling of phalangeal neck fracture malunions in children: case reportRoger Cornwall
Division of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:458-61. 2004..We report a case of a malunion of a proximal phalanx neck fracture in a 5-year-old boy that remodeled nearly completely, resulting in excellent proximal interphalangeal joint motion and function... - A systematic review of medial and lateral entry pinning versus lateral entry pinning for supracondylar fractures of the humerusCarmen Alisa Brauer
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, British Columbia s Children s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
J Pediatr Orthop 27:181-6. 2007.... - The surgical management of pediatric fractures of the upper extremityJohn M Flynn
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Instr Course Lect 52:635-45. 2003..Certain technical advances, such as flexible intramedullary fixation and bioreabsorbable implants, have further increased enthusiasm for surgical management of pediatric fractures...