2018
A quantitative method for the radiological assessment of skeletal maturity using the distal femur.
Knapik D, Sanders J, Gilmore A, Weber D, Cooperman D, Liu R. A quantitative method for the radiological assessment of skeletal maturity using the distal femur. The Bone & Joint Journal 2018, 100-B: 1106-1111. PMID: 30062944, PMCID: PMC6152884, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b8.bjj-2017-1489.r1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPyle bone ageDistal femoral physisBone ageFinal heightFemoral physisDistal femurSkeletal maturityChronological ageBone Joint JMean ageHealthy childrenRadiological assessmentSerial radiographsLinear regression analysisCentral peak valuePhysisAgeRegression analysisThree yearsRadiographsFemurGreulichGenderChildrenBinary and analogue markers of skeletal maturity: Clinical utility of the thenar and plantar sesamoids
Nicholson A, Sanders J, Liu R, Cooperman D. Binary and analogue markers of skeletal maturity: Clinical utility of the thenar and plantar sesamoids. Journal Of Children's Orthopaedics 2018, 12: 76-83. PMID: 29456758, PMCID: PMC5813129, DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.170192.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSkeletal maturityHeight velocityOssification centersSmall ossification centreCubic spline modelsSets of radiographsAnnual radiographsPhysical examinationHealthy childrenClinical utilitySanders stagesLeft handMaximum height velocitySesamoidsPlantarRadiographsThenarMarkersMorphological appearanceAge threeChildrenYearsVelocity of growthSpline modelPatients
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 ResearchConceptsAdolescent growth spurtFinal heightGrowth spurtHealthy childrenSkeletal maturityPeak height velocityLongitudinal PopulationPeak Height Velocity TimingSkeletal maturationHeight velocityGrowth patternChild growthLongitudinal studyChildrenAdolescent growthFuture studiesAgeSpurtAmerican populationIndividual childrenDifferent agesSimilar patternNorth American populationsAbusive fracture incidence over three decades at a level 1 pediatric trauma center
Sharkey MS, Buesser KE, Gaither JR, Tate V, Cooperman DR, Moles RL, Silva CT, Ehrlich LJ, Leventhal JM. Abusive fracture incidence over three decades at a level 1 pediatric trauma center. Child Abuse & Neglect 2017, 76: 364-371. PMID: 29195174, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma centerLevel 1 pediatric trauma centerAbusive fracturesTrauma centerED visitsSingle pediatric trauma centerSame trauma centerSingle-institution reviewFracture incidenceInstitution reviewEmergency departmentIncidenceAgeChildrenConsensus ratingsRecent dataTime periodVisitsFracturesCurrent studyRecent time periodPeriodGeographic regionsCenterStudyInter-rater reliability of physical abuse determinations in young children with fractures
Buesser KE, Leventhal JM, Gaither JR, Tate V, Cooperman DR, Moles RL, Silva CT, Ehrlich LJ, Sharkey MS. Inter-rater reliability of physical abuse determinations in young children with fractures. Child Abuse & Neglect 2017, 72: 140-146. PMID: 28802910, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild abuse pediatriciansModerate agreementPediatric emergency departmentMedical record dataYoung childrenAbusive injuriesEmergency departmentJoint ratingsClinical detailsInter-rater reliabilityPediatric radiologistsClinical scenariosMedical providersPairs of ratersPediatric orthopaedistsLevel of agreementOrthopaedistsRecord dataCliniciansGold standardIndependent ratingsRadiologistsChildrenExtent of agreementPhysicians
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 limbs
2000
Compartment 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
1998
THE RIGID FLATFOOT Tarsal Coalitions
Blakemore L, Cooperman D, Thompson G. THE RIGID FLATFOOT Tarsal Coalitions. Foot And Ankle Clinics 1998, 3: 609-631. DOI: 10.1016/s1083-7515(24)00063-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRigid flatfoot deformityCartilaginous coalitionTarsal coalitionCalcaneonavicular coalitionFlatfoot deformityOnset of symptomsPlain radiographsTalocalcanealSymptomatic recurrenceOperative treatmentPresenting symptomsSurgical treatmentComputerized tomographyMesenchymal differentiationDegenerative changesChildrenSymptomsPatientsMultiple coalitionsArthrodesisPainTreatmentTiming of ossificationAdolescents