2023
Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients
Al-Dasuqi K, Taylor E, Ehrlich L, Cooperman D, Socci A, Tuason D, Hoerner M, Staib L, Silva C. Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients. Pediatric Radiology 2023, 54: 146-153. PMID: 38010426, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05812-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleRadiographyReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesScoliosisConceptsDose area productPatient heightAdequate image qualityEffective doseExposure indexMedian effective doseLower radiation exposureComparison of proportionsChi-squared testIntraclass correlation coefficientBland-Altman plotsConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsIncident air kermaDose reductionLow doseSkeletal maturityRadiographsPatientsAir kermaRadiation exposureScoliosis radiographyStatistical significanceDoseSpinal curvature
2022
The Dimeglio Olecranon Method Is Reliable in Diverse, Contemporary Patients for Predicting Future Growth
O’Marr J, Amick M, Yu K, Cui J, Hurley M, Ruzgar N, Greene J, Cooperman D. The Dimeglio Olecranon Method Is Reliable in Diverse, Contemporary Patients for Predicting Future Growth. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2022, 43: e249-e253. PMID: 36729614, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChildFemaleHumansMaleObserver VariationOlecranon ProcessRadiographyReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesUlna
2017
Inter-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
Capital 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentEpiphysesFemaleFemur HeadGrowth PlateHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleObserver VariationReproducibility of ResultsSex FactorsConceptsCapital 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 extension
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