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 ResearchConceptsDose 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 curvatureLocalization 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
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 Research
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 yearsRadiographsFemurGreulichGenderChildren
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 agreementPhysiciansAnalysis 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 limbsValidity 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