Research

Recent Publications (2009)

  • Articulated hip distraction: a treatment option for femoral head avascular necrosis in adolescence.
    Gomez JA, Matsumoto H, Roye DP Jr, Vitale MG, Hyman JE, van Bosse HJ, Marangoz S, Sala DA, Stein MI, Feldman DS.
    J Pediatr Orthop. 2009 Mar;29(2):163-9.

Publications (2008)

  • Femoral deformity correction in children and young adults using Taylor Spatial Frame.
    Marangoz S, Feldman DS, Sala DA, Hyman JE, Vitale MG.
    Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Dec;466(12):3018-24. Epub 2008 Sep 23.

  • A retrospective cohort study of pulmonary function, radiographic measures, and quality of life in children with congenital scoliosis: an evaluation of patient outcomes after early spinal fusion.
    Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Bye MR, Gomez JA, Booker WA, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr.
    Spine. 2008 May 15;33(11):1242-9.

  • Health-related quality of life in children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome.
    Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Roye DP Jr, Gomez JA, Betz RR, Emans JB, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Song KM, Campbell RM Jr.
    J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Mar;28(2):239-43.

  • Screening for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. An information statement.
    Richards BS, Vitale MG.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):195-8. Review. No abstract available.

Publications (2007)

  • Richards, B. S., and Vitale, M. G.: Screening for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. An information statement. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 90(1): 195-8, 2008.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Roye, B. D.; Ruchelsman, D. E.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Preoperative use of recombinant human erythropoietin in pediatric orthopedics: a decision model for long-term outcomes. Spine J, 7(3): 292-300, 2007.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Privitera, D. M.; Matsumoto, H.; Gomez, J. A.; Waters, L. M.; Hyman, J. E.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Efficacy of preoperative erythropoietin administration in pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis patients. Spine, 32(24): 2662-7, 2007.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Matsumoto, H.; Kessler, M. W.; Hoffmann, W.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Osteogenesis imperfecta: determining the demographics and the predictors of death from an inpatient population. J Pediatr Orthop, 27(2): 228-32, 2007.
  • Vitale, M. A.; Vitale, M. G.; Zivin, J. G.; Braman, J. P.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Flatow, E. L.: Rotator cuff repair: an analysis of utility scores and cost-effectiveness. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(2): 181-7, 2007.
  • Vitale, M. A.; Kleweno, C. P.; Jacir, A. M.; Levine, W. N.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Training resources in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 89(6): 1393-8, 2007.
  • Shubin Stein, B. E., and Ahmad, C. S.: The Management of Patellar Instability in the Skeletally Immature Patient. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 17(4): 250-256, 2007.
  • Schwend, R. M.; Schoenecker, P.; Richards, B. S.; Flynn, J. M.; and Vitale, M.: Screening the newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip: now what do we do? J Pediatr Orthop, 27(6): 607-10, 2007.
  • Radnay, C. S.; Setter, K. J.; Chambers, L.; Levine, W. N.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Total shoulder replacement compared with humeral head replacement for the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis: A systematic review. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(4): 396-402, 2007.
  • Park, M. C.; Tibone, J. E.; Elattrache, N. S.; Ahmad, C. S.; Jun, B. J.; and Lee, T. Q.: Part II: Biomechanical assessment for a footprint-restoring transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair technique compared with a double-row repair technique. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(4): 469-76, 2007.
  • Park, M. C.; Jun, B. J.; Park, C. J.; Ahmad, C. S.; Elattrache, N. S.; and Lee, T. Q.: The Biomechanical Effects of Dynamic External Rotation on Rotator Cuff Repair Compared to Testing With the Humerus Fixed. Am J Sports Med. 2007 Nov;35(11):1931-9.
  • Park, M. C.; Elattrache, N. S.; Tibone, J. E.; Ahmad, C. S.; Jun, B. J.; and Lee, T. Q.: Part I: Footprint contact characteristics for a transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair technique compared with a double-row repair technique. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(4): 461-8, 2007.
  • Lowenstein, J. E.; Matsumoto, H.; Vitale, M. G.; Weidenbaum, M.; Gomez, J. A.; Lee, F. Y.; Hyman, J. E.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Coronal and sagittal plane correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison between all pedicle screw versus hybrid thoracic hook lumbar screw constructs. Spine, Feb 15;32(4): 448-52, 2007.
  • Levine, W. N.; Kashyap, C. P.; Bak, S. F.; Ahmad, C. S.; Blaine, T. A.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Nonoperative management of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2007 Sep-Oct;16(5):569-73.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; DiSipio, C.; Lester, J.; Gardner, T. R.; Levine, W. N.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Factors affecting dropped biceps deformity after tenotomy of the long head of the biceps tendon. Arthroscopy, 23(5): 537-41, 2007.
  • Ahmad, C. S., and Levine, W. N.: Introduction. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 17(4): 203, 2007.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Wing, D.; Gardner, T. R.; Levine, W. N.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Biomechanical evaluation of subscapularis repair used during shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(3 Suppl): S59-64, 2007.
  • Brown, G. D., and Ahmad, C. S.: The Docking Technique for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 17(4): 216-222, 2007.
  • Cadet, E. R., and Ahmad, C. S.: Arthroscopic reduction and suture anchor fixation for a displaced greater tuberosity fracture: A case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(4): e6-9, 2007.
  • Cadet, E. R.; Hsu, J. W.; Levine, W. N.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: The relationship between greater tuberosity osteopenia and the chronicity of rotator cuff tears. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2007 Nov 22 [Epub ahead of print]
  • Dines, J. S.; ElAttrache, N. S.; Conway, J. E.; Smith, W.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Clinical outcomes of the DANE TJ technique to treat ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency of the elbow. Am J Sports Med, 35(12): 2039-44, 2007.
  • Hyman, J. E.; Jewetz, S. T.; Matsumoto, H.; Choe, J. C.; and Vitale, M. G.: Risk factors for school absence after acute orthopaedic injury in new york city. J Pediatr Orthop, 27(4): 415-20, 2007.
  • Kim, D. W.; Seo, S. W.; Cho, S. K.; Chang, S. S.; Lee, H. W.; Lee, S. E.; Block, J. A.; Hei, T. K.; and Lee, F. Y.: Targeting of cell survival genes using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) enhances radiosensitivity of Grade II chondrosarcoma cells. J Orthop Res, 25(6): 820-8, 2007.
  • Kowalsky, M. S.; Bell, J. E.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Arthroscopic treatment of subcoracoid impingement caused by lesser tuberosity malunion: A case report and review of the literature. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 Nov-Dec;16(6):e10-4. Epub 2007 Mar 21.

Publications (2006)

  • Shubin Stein, B. E.; Ahmad, C. S.; Pfaff, C. H.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Levine, W. N.: A comparison of magnetic resonance imaging findings of the acromioclavicular joint in symptomatic versus asymptomatic patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 15(1): 56-9, 2006.
  • Park, M. C.; Elattrache, N. S.; Ahmad, C. S.; and Tibone, J. E.: "Transosseous-equivalent" rotator cuff repair technique. Arthroscopy. 2006 Dec;22(12):1360.e1-5.
  • Levine, W. N.; Soong, M.; Ahmad, C. S.; Blaine, T. A.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection: a comparison of bursal and direct approaches. Arthroscopy, 22(5): 516-20, 2006.
  • Kim, Y. S.; Bigliani, L. U.; Fujisawa, M.; Murakami, K.; Chang, S. S.; Lee, H. J.; Lee, F. Y.; and Blaine, T. A.: Stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1, CXCL12) is increased in subacromial bursitis and downregulated by steroid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. J Orthop Res, 24(8): 1756-64, 2006.
  • Agarwal, C.; Seigle, R.; Agarwal, S.; Bilezikian, J. P.; Hyman, J. E.; and Oberfield, S. E.: Pseudohypoparathyroidism: a rare cause of bilateral slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Pediatr, 149(3): 406-8, 2006.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Clark, A. M.; Heilmann, N.; Schoeb, J. S.; Gardner, T. R.; and Levine, W. N.: Effect of gender and maturity on quadriceps-to-hamstring strength ratio and anterior cruciate ligament laxity. Am J Sports Med, 34(3): 370-4, 2006.
  • Ahmad, C. S., and ElAttrache, N. S.: Elbow valgus instability in the throwing athlete. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 14(12): 693-700, 2006.
  • Cadet, E.; Ahmad, C. S.; and Levine, W. N.: The management of acromioclavicular joint osteoarthrosis: debride, resect, or leave it alone. Instr Course Lect, 55: 75-83, 2006.
  • Kim, D. W.; Lee, H. J.; Karmin, J. A.; Lee, S. E.; Chang, S. S.; Tolchin, B.; Lin, S.; Cho, S. K.; Kwon, A.; Ahn, J. M.; and Lee, F. Y.: Mechanical loading differentially regulates membrane-bound and soluble RANKL availability in MC3T3-E1 cells. Ann N Y Acad Sci, 1068: 568-72, 2006.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Sinicropi, S. M.; Lee, F. S.; Vitale, M. G.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; and Choi, I. H.: Treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7). A report of five cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 88(3): 627-33, 2006.
  • Lehmann, C. L.; Arons, R. R.; Loder, R. T.; and Vitale, M. G.: The epidemiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis: an update. J Pediatr Orthop, 26(3): 286-90, 2006.
  • Levine, W. N.; Brandon, M. L.; Stein, B. S.; Gardner, T. R.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Shoulder adaptive changes in youth baseball players. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 15(5): 562-6, 2006.
  • Skaggs, D. L.; Lehmann, C. L.; Rice, C.; Killelea, B. K.; Bauer, R. M.; Kay, R. M.; and Vitale, M. G.: Access to orthopaedic care for children with medicaid versus private insurance: results of a national survey. J Pediatr Orthop, 26(3): 400-4, 2006.
  • Vitale, M. A.; Choe, J. C.; Sesko, A. M.; Hyman, J. E.; Lee, F. Y.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; and Vitale, M. G.: The effect of limb length discrepancy on health-related quality of life: is the '2 cm rule' appropriate? J Pediatr Orthop B. 2006 Jan;15(1):1-5.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Goss, J. M.; Matsumoto, H.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Epidemiology of pediatric spinal cord injury in the United States: years 1997 and 2000. J Pediatr Orthop, 26(6): 745-9, 2006.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Vitale, M. A.; Lehmann, C. L.; Hyman, J. E.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; Skaggs, D. L.; Schmitz, M. L.; Sponseller, P. D.; and Flynn, J. M.: Towards a National Pediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma Outcomes Registry: the Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Outcomes Research Group (POTORG) experience. J Pediatr Orthop, 26(2): 151-6, 2006.

Publications (2005)

  • Vitale, M. A.; Heyworth, B. E.; Skaggs, D. L.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; Lipton, C. B.; and Vitale, M. G.: Comparison of the volume of scoliosis surgery between spine and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship-trained surgeons in New York and California. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 87(12): 2687-92, 2005.
  • Lee, F. Y. et al.: mu-Calpain regulates receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL)-supported osteoclastogenesis via NF-kappaB activation in RAW 264.7 cells. J Biol Chem, 280(33): 29929-36, 2005.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Schoeb, J. S.; Yu, J.; Christiansen, B. D.; and Dick, H. M.: Operative lengthening of the humerus: indications, benefits, and complications. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(5): 613-6, 2005.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Stewart, A. M.; Izquierdo, R.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Tendon-bone interface motion in transosseous suture and suture anchor rotator cuff repair techniques. Am J Sports Med, 33(11): 1667-71, 2005.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Wang, V. M.; Sugalski, M. T.; Levine, W. N.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Biomechanics of shoulder capsulorrhaphy procedures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 14(1 Suppl S): 12S-18S, 2005.
  • Blaine, T. A.; Kim, Y. S.; Voloshin, I.; Chen, D.; Murakami, K.; Chang, S. S.; Winchester, R.; Lee, F. Y.; O'Keefe J. R.; Bigliani, L. U.: The molecular pathophysiology of subacromial bursitis in rotator cuff disease. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 14(1 Suppl S): 84S-89S, 2005.
  • Galano, G. J.; Vitale, M. A.; Kessler, M. W.; Hyman, J. E.; and Vitale, M. G.: The most frequent traumatic orthopaedic injuries from a national pediatric inpatient population. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(1): 39-44, 2005.
  • Izquierdo, R., Jr.; Cadet, E. R.; Bauer, R.; Stanwood, W.; Levine, W. N.; and Ahmad, C. S.: A survey of sports medicine specialists investigating the preferred management of contaminated anterior cruciate ligament grafts. Arthroscopy. 2005 Nov;21(11):1348-53.
  • Park, M. C.; Cadet, E. R.; Levine, W. N.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Tendon-to-bone pressure distributions at a repaired rotator cuff footprint using transosseous suture and suture anchor fixation techniques. Am J Sports Med, 33(8): 1154-9, 2005.
  • Safran, M.; Ahmad, C. S.; and Elattrache, N. S.: Ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. Arthroscopy, 21(11): 1381-95, 2005.
  • Sesko, A. M.; Choe, J. C.; Vitale, M. A.; Ugwonali, O.; and Hyman, J. E.: Pediatric orthopaedic injuries: the effect of treatment on school attendance. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(5): 661-5, 2005.
  • Storer, S. K.; Vitale, M. G.; Hyman, J. E.; Lee, F. Y.; Choe, J. C.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using thoracic pedicle screw fixation versus hook constructs. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(4): 415-9, 2005.
  • Vitale, M. A.; Arons, R. R.; Hyman, J. E.; Skaggs, D. L.; Roye, D. P.; and Vitale, M. G.: The contribution of hospital volume, payer status, and other factors on the surgical outcomes of scoliosis patients: a review of 3,606 cases in the State of California. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(3): 393-9, 2005.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Choe, J. C.; Vitale, M. A.; Lee, F. Y.; Hyman, J. E.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Patient-based outcomes following clubfoot surgery: a 16-year follow-up study. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(4): 533-8, 2005.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Kessler, M. W.; Choe, J. C.; Hwang, M. W.; Tolo, V. T.; and Skaggs, D. L.: Pelvic fractures in children: an exploration of practice patterns and patient outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop, 25(5): 581-7, 2005.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Roye, E. A.; Choe, J. C.; Hyman, J. E.; Lee, F. Y.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Assessment of health status in patients with cerebral palsy: what is the role of quality-of-life measures? J Pediatr Orthop, 25(6): 792-7, 2005.
  • Yoon, A. J.; Parisien, M.; Feldman, F.; and Young-In Lee, F.: Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of bone, subcutaneous tissue and paranasal sinus mucosa with a review of its pathogenesis. Skeletal Radiol, 34(10): 653-7, 2005.
  • Yu, J.; Chang, S. S.; Suratwala, S.; Chung, W. S.; Abdelmessieh, P.; Lee, H. J.; Yang, J.; and Lee, F. Y.: Zoledronate induces apoptosis in cells from fibro-cellular membrane of unicameral bone cyst (UBC). J Orthop Res, 23(5): 1004-12, 2005.

Publications (2004)

  • Young-In Lee, F.; Hornicek, F. J.; Dick, H. M.; and Mankin, H. J.: Synovial chondromatosis of the foot. Clin Orthop Relat Res, (423): 186-90, 2004.
  • Sugalski, M. T.; Hyman, J. E.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity in an adolescent baseball pitcher: a case report. Am J Sports Med, 32(3): 793-6, 2004.
  • Ugwonali, O. F.; Lomas, G.; Choe, J. C.; Hyman, J. E.; Lee, F. Y.; Vitale, M. G.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Effect of bracing on the quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J, 4(3): 254-60, 2004.
  • Levine, W. N.; Bigliani, L. U.; and Ahmad, C. S.: Thermal capsulorrhaphy. Orthopedics. 2004 Aug;27(8):823-6.
  • Kamineni, S.; ElAttrache, N. S.; O'Driscoll S, W.; Ahmad, C. S.; Hirohara, H.; Neale, P. G.; An, K. N.; and Morrey, B. F.: Medial collateral ligament strain with partial posteromedial olecranon resection. A biomechanical study. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 86-A(11): 2424-30, 2004.
  • Heyworth, B. E.; Galano, G. J.; Vitale, M. A.; and Vitale, M. G.: Management of closed femoral shaft fractures in children, ages 6 to 10: national practice patterns and emerging trends. J Pediatr Orthop, 24(5): 455-9, 2004.
  • Ahmad, C. S., and ElAttrache, N. S.: Valgus extension overload syndrome and stress injury of the olecranon. Clin Sports Med, 2004 Oct;23(4):665-76, x.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Gardner, T. R.; Groh, M.; Arnouk, J.; and Levine, W. N.: Mechanical properties of soft tissue femoral fixation devices for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 32(3): 635-40, 2004.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Levine, W. N.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Orthopedics. 2004 Jun;27(6):570-4.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Park, M. C.; and Elattrache, N. S.: Elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency alters posteromedial olecranon contact. Am J Sports Med, 32(7): 1607-12, 2004.
  • Alcid, J. G.; Ahmad, C. S.; and Lee, T. Q.: Elbow anatomy and structural biomechanics. Clin Sports Med. 2004 Oct;23(4):503-17, vii.
  • Alexianu, D.; Skolnick, E. T.; Pinto, A. C.; Ohkawa, S.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; Solowiejczyk, D. E.; Hyman, J. E.; and Sun, L. S.: Severe hypotension in the prone position in a child with neurofibromatosis, scoliosis and pectus excavatum presenting for posterior spinal fusion. Anesth Analg. 2004 Feb;98(2):334-5, table of contents.
  • Chang, S. S.; Suratwala, S. J.; Jung, K. M.; Doppelt, J. D.; Zhang, H. Z.; Blaine, T. A.; Kim, T. W.; Winchester, R. J.; and Lee, F. Y.: Bisphosphonates may reduce recurrence in giant cell tumor by inducing apoptosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res, (426): 103-9, 2004.
  • Clapcich, A. J.; Emerson, R. G.; Roye, D. P., Jr.; Xie, H.; Gallo, E. J.; Dowling, K. C.; Ramnath, B.; and Heyer, E. J.: The effects of propofol, small-dose isoflurane, and nitrous oxide on cortical somatosensory evoked potential and bispectral index monitoring in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion. Anesth Analg. 2004 Nov;99(5):1334-40; table of contents.
  • Delloye, C.; Suratwala, S. J.; Cornu, O.; and Lee, F. Y.: Treatment of allograft nonunions with recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP). Acta Orthop Belg, 70(6): 591-7, 2004.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Yu, J.; Chang, S. S.; Fawwaz, R.; and Parisien, M. V.: Diagnostic value and limitations of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for cartilaginous tumors of bone. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 86-A(12): 2677-85, 2004.
  • Narayanan, U. G.; Hyman, J. E.; Wainwright, A. M.; Rang, M.; and Alman, B. A.: Complications of elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation of pediatric femoral fractures, and how to avoid them. J Pediatr Orthop, 24(4): 363-9, 2004.
  • Park, M. C., and Ahmad, C. S.: Dynamic contributions of the flexor-pronator mass to elbow valgus stability. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 86-A(10): 2268-74, 2004.
  • Roposch, A.; Bhaskar, A. R.; Lee, F.; Adedapo, S.; Mousny, M.; and Alman, B. A.: Orthopaedic manifestations of Brachmann-de Lange syndrome: a report of 34 patients. J Pediatr Orthop B, 13(2): 118-22, 2004.
  • Roye, B. D.; Hyman, J.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Congenital idiopathic talipes equinovarus. Pediatr Rev, 25(4): 124-30, 2004.
  • Stewart, A. M., and Ahmad, C. S.: Failure of acromioclavicular reconstruction using Gore-Tex graft due to aseptic foreign-body reaction and clavicle osteolysis: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 13(5): 558-61, 2004.

Publications (2003)

  • Vitale, M. G.; Choe, J. C.; Hwang, M. W.; Bauer, R. M.; Hyman, J. E.; Lee, F. Y.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery. an analysis of complications. Spine J, 3(1): 55-62, 2003.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Cohen, Z. A.; Levine, W. N.; Gardner, T. R.; Ateshian, G. A.; and Mow, V. C.: Codominance of the individual posterior cruciate ligament bundles. An analysis of bundle lengths and orientation. Am J Sports Med, 31(2): 221-5, 2003.
  • Ahmad, C. S., and ElAttrache, N. S.: Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis. Orthop Clin North Am, 34(4): 499-506, 2003.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Freehill, M. Q.; Blaine, T. A.; Levine, W. N.; and Bigliani, L. U.: Anteromedial capsular redundancy and labral deficiency in shoulder instability. Am J Sports Med, 31(2): 247-52, 2003.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Lee, T. Q.; and ElAttrache, N. S.: Biomechanical evaluation of a new ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction technique with interference screw fixation. Am J Sports Med, 31(3): 332-7, 2003.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Sinicropi, S. M.; Su, B.; and Puffinbarger, W. R.: Congenital medial dislocation of the patella. Orthopedics. 2003 Feb;26(2):189-90.
  • Lee, F. Y., and Chapman, C. B.: In situ pinning of hip for stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis on a radiolucent operating table. J Pediatr Orthop, 23(1): 27-9, 2003.

Publications (2002)

  • Ahmad, C. S.; Guiney, W. B.; and Drinkwater, C. J.: Evaluation of donor site intrinsic healing response in autologous osteochondral grafting of the knee. Arthroscopy. 2002 Jan;18(1):95-8.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Storer, S.; Hazan, E. J.; Gebhardt, M. C.; and Mankin, H. J.: Repair of bone allograft fracture using bone morphogenetic protein-2. Clin Orthop Relat Res, (397): 119-26, 2002.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Zawadsky, M.; Parisien, M.; Ho, M.; Murty, V. V.; Jayaraman, T.; and Dick, H. M.: Novel translocation (9;12)(q22;q24) in secondary chondrosarcoma arising from hereditary multiple exostosis. Cancer Genet Cytogenet, 132(1): 68-70, 2002.
  • Osgood, G. M.; Lee, F. Y.; Parisien, M. V.; and Ruzal-Shapiro, C.: Magnetic resonance imaging depiction of tight iliotibial band in melorheostosis associated with severe external rotation deformity, limb shortening and patellar dislocation in planning surgical correction. Skeletal Radiol, 31(1): 49-52, 2002.
  • Roye, D. P., Jr., and Roye, B. D.: Idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 10(4): 239-48, 2002.
  • Skaggs, D. L.; Roy, A. K.; Vitale, M. G.; Pfiefer, C.; Baird, G.; Femino, D.; and Kay, R. M.: Quality of evaluation and management of children requiring timely orthopaedic surgery before admission to a tertiary pediatric facility. J Pediatr Orthop, 22(2): 265-7, 2002.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Guha, A.; and Skaggs, D. L.: Orthopaedic manifestations of neurofibromatosis in children: an update. Clin Orthop Relat Res, (401): 107-18, 2002.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Levy, D. E.; Park, M. C.; Choi, H.; Choe, J. C.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Quantifying risk of transfusion in children undergoing spine surgery. Spine J, 2(3): 166-72, 2002.

Publications (2002)

  • Sledge, J. B.; Allred, D.; and Hyman, J.: Use of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating injuries to the pediatric thoracolumbar spine. J Pediatr Orthop, 21(3): 288-93, 2001.
  • Ahmad, C. S.: The incidence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis and associated findings 7 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. Am J Sports Med, 29(5): 678-9, 2001.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Cohen, Z. A.; Levine, W. N.; Ateshian, G. A.; and Mow, V. C.: Biomechanical and topographic considerations for autologous osteochondral grafting in the knee. Am J Sports Med, 29(2): 201-6, 2001.
  • Ahmad, C. S., and Lee, F. Y.: An all-arthroscopic soft-tissue balancing technique for lateral patellar instability. Arthroscopy. 2001 May;17(5):555-7.
  • Ahmad, C. S.; Stein, B. E.; Jeshuran, W.; Nercessian, O. A.; and Henry, J. H.: Anterior cruciate ligament function after tibial eminence fracture in skeletally mature patients. Am J Sports Med, 29(3): 339-45, 2001.
  • Lee, F.; Keel, S. B.; Gebhardt, M. C.; and Rosenthal, D. I.: Intra-articular lipoma with osteochondroid metaplasia in the knee joint. Skeletal Radiol, 30(4): 230-3, 2001.
  • Patari, S. K.; Lee, F. Y.; and Behrens, F. F.: Coronal split fracture of the proximal tibia epiphysis through a partially closed physis: a new fracture pattern. J Pediatr Orthop, 21(4): 451-5, 2001.
  • Roye, B. D.; Vitale, M. G.; Gelijns, A. C.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Patient-based outcomes after clubfoot surgery. J Pediatr Orthop, 21(1): 42-9, 2001.
  • Skaggs, D. L.; Clemens, S. M.; Vitale, M. G.; Femino, J. D.; and Kay, R. M.: Access to orthopedic care for children with medicaid versus private insurance in California. Pediatrics. 2001 Jun;107(6):1405-8.
  • Vitale, M., and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Short-term outcomes analysis in pediatric orthopaedics. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 83-A(4): 619-20, 2001.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Levy, D. E.; Johnson, M. G.; Gelijns, A. C.; Moskowitz, A. J.; Roye, B. P.; Verdisco, L.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Assessment of quality of life in adolescent patients with orthopaedic problems: are adult measures appropriate? J Pediatr Orthop, 21(5): 622-8, 2001.
  • Vitale, M. G.; Levy, D. E.; Moskowitz, A. J.; Gelijns, A. C.; Spellmann, M.; Verdisco, L.; and Roye, D. P., Jr.: Capturing quality of life in pediatric orthopaedics: two recent measures compared. J Pediatr Orthop, 21(5): 629-35, 2001.
  • Vitale, M. G., and Skaggs, D. L.: Developmental dysplasia of the hip from six months to four years of age. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 9(6): 401-11, 2001.

Publications (2001)

  • Ahmad, C. S.; Stein, B. E.; Matuz, D.; and Henry, J. H.: Immediate surgical repair of the medial patellar stabilizers for acute patellar dislocation. A review of eight cases. Am J Sports Med, 28(6): 804-10, 2000.
  • Kwak, S. D.; Ahmad, C. S.; Gardner, T. R.; Grelsamer, R. P.; Henry, J. H.; Blankevoort, L.; Ateshian, G. A.; and Mow, V. C.: Hamstrings and iliotibial band forces affect knee kinematics and contact pattern. J Orthop Res. 2000 Jan;18(1):101-8.
  • Lee, F. Y.; Hazan, E. J.; Gebhardt, M. C.; and Mankin, H. J.: Experimental model for allograft incorporation and allograft fracture repair. J Orthop Res, 18(2): 303-6, 2000.
  • Margau, R.; Babyn, P.; Cole, W.; Smith, C.; and Lee, F.: MR imaging of simple bone cysts in children: not so simple. Pediatr Radiol, 30(8): 551-7, 2000.
  • Ramappa, A. J.; Lee, F. Y.; Tang, P.; Carlson, J. R.; Gebhardt, M. C.; and Mankin, H. J.: Chondroblastoma of bone. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 82-A(8): 1140-5, 2000.
  • Roye, D. P., Jr., and Raimondo, R. A.: Surgical treatment of the child's and adolescent's flexible flatfoot. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2000 Jul;17(3):515-30, vii-viii.



 

 
 

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