2015
Digital Chondrolysis and Epiphysiolysis Associated With Snakebite
Ramirez R, Umberhandt R, Oishi S, Ezaki M. Digital Chondrolysis and Epiphysiolysis Associated With Snakebite. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2015, 35: e60-e64. PMID: 25887837, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplications of envenomationProximal interphalangeal joint fusionUnusual sequelaeLevel IVInterphalangeal joint fusionPreventive treatmentPatientsIsolated casesJoint fusionChondrolysisPediatric handVenomous bitesGrowth platePhysealAction of snake venomToxic actionEpiphysiolysisComplicationsSequelaeCases
2014
A Line Drawn Along the Radial Shaft Misses the Capitellum in 16% of Radiographs of Normal Elbows
Ramirez R, Ryan D, Williams J, Wren T, Ibrahim D, Weiss J, Kay R, Lightdale-Miric N, Skaggs D. A Line Drawn Along the Radial Shaft Misses the Capitellum in 16% of Radiographs of Normal Elbows. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2014, 34: 763-767. PMID: 24787305, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadial neckMiddle thirdRadiocapitellar linePediatric elbowRadial shaftMonteggia fracturesNormal elbowsPatient variablesLateral viewYears of ageDiagnostic Level 3Elbow injuriesPatient sizeOlder patientsLateral radiographsRadiographic measurementsPatientsAnteroposterior viewCapitellumElbowNeckRadiographsInjuryMonteggiaEvaluate injuries
2009
Desmoid tumor in the pediatric population: a report of two cases
Ramirez R, Otsuka N, Apel D, Bowen R. Desmoid tumor in the pediatric population: a report of two cases. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics B 2009, 18: 141-144. PMID: 19322113, DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0b013e3283298923.Peer-Reviewed Original Research