2023
Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications
Jabbouri S, McLaughlin W, Joo P, Cooperman D, Fulkerson J, Frumberg D. Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1792-1798. PMID: 37093662, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial patellofemoral ligamentAdductor magnus tendonAdductor tubercleTendon insertionMQTFL reconstructionPediatric patientsTomography scanDistal femurAnchor placementMale pediatric patientsDistal femoral physisFellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologistsComputed tomography studyMale cadaveric specimensProximal-distal orientationAnterior-posterior distanceDescriptive laboratory studyImmature patientsSkeletally immatureLigament reconstructionFemoral physisPatellofemoral ligamentSurgical implicationsPatellofemoral instabilityMusculoskeletal radiologists
2017
The Uniform Pattern of Growth and Skeletal Maturation during the Human Adolescent Growth Spurt
Sanders JO, Qiu X, Lu X, Duren DL, Liu RW, Dang D, Menendez ME, Hans SD, Weber DR, Cooperman DR. The Uniform Pattern of Growth and Skeletal Maturation during the Human Adolescent Growth Spurt. Scientific Reports 2017, 7: 16705. PMID: 29196711, PMCID: PMC5711808, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-16996-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentBody HeightChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleProspective StudiesSkeletonConceptsAdolescent growth spurtFinal heightGrowth spurtHealthy childrenSkeletal maturityPeak height velocityLongitudinal PopulationPeak Height Velocity TimingSkeletal maturationHeight velocityGrowth patternChild growthLongitudinal studyChildrenAdolescent growthFuture studiesAgeSpurtAmerican populationIndividual childrenDifferent agesSimilar patternNorth American populationsAnalysis of Serial Radiographs of the Foot to Determine Normative Values for the Growth of the First Metatarsal to Guide Hemiepiphysiodesis for Immature Hallux Valgus
Greene JD, Nicholson AD, Sanders JO, Cooperman DR, Liu RW. Analysis of Serial Radiographs of the Foot to Determine Normative Values for the Growth of the First Metatarsal to Guide Hemiepiphysiodesis for Immature Hallux Valgus. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2017, 37: 338-343. PMID: 26509315, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHallux valgus deformityYears of ageTiming of interventionFirst metatarsalValgus deformityOlder groupAnteroposterior foot radiographsClinical correlation studiesFirst metatarsal lengthLateral hemiepiphysiodesisImmature patientsSurgical correctionSerial imagingGradual correctionFoot radiographsHallux valgusIntermetatarsal angleSerial radiographsClosed physisMetatarsal growthPatientsHemiepiphysiodesisEntire footLogarithmic regression curveYounger group
2016
Axial and appendicular body proportions for evaluation of limb and trunk asymmetry
Weinberg DS, Liu RW, Li SQ, Sanders JO, Cooperman DR. Axial and appendicular body proportions for evaluation of limb and trunk asymmetry. Acta Orthopaedica 2016, 88: 1-7. PMID: 27998211, PMCID: PMC5385114, DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2016.1265876.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpine heightYears of ageHemi-hypertrophyHealthy childrenUpper extremityLower extremitiesHeight ratioTrunk asymmetryClinical measurementsClinical ratiosStudy periodBody proportionsChild growthLimbAsymmetric limbLongitudinal studyTotal arm lengthChildrenExtremitiesShort limbsDeficitsProportionYearsPatientsLong limbsCapital Femoral Growth Plate Extension Predicts Cam Morphology in a Longitudinal Radiographic Study
Morris WZ, Weinberg DS, Gebhart JJ, Cooperman DR, Liu RW. Capital Femoral Growth Plate Extension Predicts Cam Morphology in a Longitudinal Radiographic Study. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2016, 98: 805-812. PMID: 27194490, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.15.01028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapital femoral epiphysisEpiphyseal extension ratioLongitudinal radiographic studyCapital femoral physisCam morphologyAlpha angleEpiphyseal extensionFemoral epiphysisLeft hipFemoral physisRadiographic studiesFemoral growth plateExcellent diagnostic accuracyAnnual radiographsPhyseal closureStage 5Femoral neckAnteroposterior radiographsClinical relevanceHealthy adolescentsFemoral headMean increaseSuperior epiphyseal extension ratioRatio of extensionValidity and Clinical Consequences of a Rotational Mechanism for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Liu RW, Fraley SM, Morris WZ, Cooperman DR. Validity and Clinical Consequences of a Rotational Mechanism for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2016, 36: 239-246. PMID: 25812143, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapital femoral epiphysisStable SCFEVarus deformityClinical consequencesFemoral epiphysisSlipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisAxial plane deformityImmature femoraAvascular necrosisAnatomic supportLateral epiphyseal vesselsPlane deformityProtective effectRotational deformityPosterior displacementCadaveric studyVessel stretchVarus componentRetroversion deformityDeformityEpiphyseal vesselsCharacteristic deformitiesSCFEAnatomic dataEpiphysis
2015
The relationship of calcaneal apophyseal ossification and Sanders hand scores to the timing of peak height velocity in adolescents.
Nicholson AD, Sanders JO, Liu RW, Cooperman DR. The relationship of calcaneal apophyseal ossification and Sanders hand scores to the timing of peak height velocity in adolescents. The Bone & Joint Journal 2015, 97-B: 1710-7. PMID: 26637689, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.97b12.36574.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
A Three-Dimensional Study of Calcaneonavicular Tarsal Coalitions
Cooperman D, Janke B, Gilmore A, Latimer B, Brinker M, Thompson G. A Three-Dimensional Study of Calcaneonavicular Tarsal Coalitions. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2001, 21: 648. PMID: 11521035, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-200109000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
The Floating Knee in the Pediatric Patient
Yue J, Churchill R, Cooperman D, Yasko A, Wilber J, Thompson G. The Floating Knee in the Pediatric Patient. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2000, 376: 124-136. PMID: 10906867, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-200007000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageHospital stayOperative stabilizationLower-extremity length discrepancyYoung childrenInjury Severity ScoreTime of injurySecondary surgical proceduresHip spica castFloating KneeNonoperative groupMean followupIpsilateral femurConsecutive patientsOpen physesOpen reductionOperative groupPediatric patientsClosed reductionFemoral fracturesFemur fracturesInjury scoreInternal fixationTibia fracturesSeverity scoreCompartment Syndrome in Ipsilateral Humerus and Forearm Fractures in Children
Blakemore L, Cooperman D, Thompson G, Wathey C, Ballock R. Compartment Syndrome in Ipsilateral Humerus and Forearm Fractures in Children. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2000, 376: 32-38. PMID: 10906855, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-200007000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCompartment syndromeSupracondylar humerus fracturesForearm fracturesIpsilateral fracturesHumerus fracturesExtension supracondylar humerus fracturesIpsilateral forearm fracturesLong bone fracturesForearm fasciotomySupracondylar humerusConsecutive childrenPerioperative periodUncommon injuryIntracompartmental pressureIpsilateral humerusBone fracturesSyndromeSignificant riskHumerusForearmChildrenIncidenceFracturesFasciotomyHospitalThe Rigid Flatfoot Tarsal Coalitions
Blakemore L, Cooperman D, Thompson G. The Rigid Flatfoot Tarsal Coalitions. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery 2000, 17: 531-555. PMID: 10943504, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-8422(23)01144-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTarsal coalitionCommon operative treatmentInterposition of fatRigid flatfoot deformityCommon presenting symptomOnset of symptomsCartilaginous coalitionPresenting symptomSymptomatic recurrenceOperative treatmentSurgical treatmentPlain radiographsConservative measuresCommon siteFlatfoot deformityDegenerative changesCalcaneonavicular coalitionComputerized tomographyMesenchymal differentiationMajor causePatientsSymptomsTime of ossificationTreatmentChildren