Ally Yang, MD
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2026
Disability: The Understudied Population in Orthopaedics
Yang A, Dhodapkar M, Smith-Voudouris J, Franklin C, Frumberg D. Disability: The Understudied Population in Orthopaedics. Cureus 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.103842.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric patients with arthrogryposis have increased early complications and long-term reoperation risk following posterior spinal fusion
Smith-Voudouris J, Yang A, Gouzoulis M, Tuason D, Grauer J, Frumberg D. Pediatric patients with arthrogryposis have increased early complications and long-term reoperation risk following posterior spinal fusion. Spine Deformity 2026, 1-9. PMID: 41520309, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01277-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior spinal fusionIdiopathic scoliosisAdverse eventsReoperation riskSpinal fusionPrimary posterior spinal fusionLog-rank testOdds of complicationsPostoperative adverse eventsMultivariate logistic regressionCongenital joint contracturesEarly complicationsPediatric patientsRare syndromeNinety-dayReoperationSurgical planningReoperation analysisIS patientsPatientsMatched ControlsSpinal segmentsAMC patientsScoliosisLogistic regression
2025
Higher postoperative Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) scores and number of levels fused associated with extended length of stay following posterior segmental instrumented fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Yang A, Seddio A, Tuason D. Higher postoperative Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) scores and number of levels fused associated with extended length of stay following posterior segmental instrumented fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deformity 2025, 1-8. PMID: 41379257, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-025-01250-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThis study investigates factors influencing hospital stay length after scoliosis surgery, showing longer stays are linked to more spinal segments fused and improved mental health outcomes.Frequency, characteristics, and reasons for termination of cerebral palsy clinical trials
Gouzoulis M, Caruana D, Yang A, Seddio A, Grauer J, Frumberg D. Frequency, characteristics, and reasons for termination of cerebral palsy clinical trials. PM&R 2025, 17: 1185-1190. PMID: 40278003, DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCerebral palsyIndustry sponsorshipImprove careClinical trialsRisk of premature terminationTrial characteristicsMultivariate analysisRecruitment/retentionPalsyTrial terminationTrialsPredictive factorsAssociated with terminationCareNeurodevelopmental diseasesFactorsPotential riskPremature terminationReasonsSponsorshipScientific dataDatabaseCare for Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Prior to Orthopaedic Referral
Qian E, Yang A, Freiman H, Franklin C. Care for Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Prior to Orthopaedic Referral. Journal Of The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Of North America 2025, 11: 100181. PMID: 40432861, PMCID: PMC12088283, DOI: 10.1016/j.jposna.2025.100181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary care groupsOrthopaedic referralsPrimary careCare groupClinician specialtyOrthopaedic evaluationRecommended physical therapyNonoperative treatmentPatellofemoral instabilityEmergency settingMechanism of injuryInjury historyPhysical therapyClinician groupsRetrospective cohort studyPediatric patient recordsReferral factorsSurgical timelineImprove surgical outcomesCohort studyImprove concordanceOrthopaedic practiceReferralFirst-time dislocationPatient records
2024
3D-Printed Patient-Specific Guides: Basics and Current Systems
Jeong S, Dhodapkar M, Yang A, Elaydi A, Dahodwala T, Tuason D. 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Guides: Basics and Current Systems. 2024, 179-189. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68678-8_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpinal surgeryMaterial layerAccuracy of implant placementPrinting technologyImproved surgical managementComplex spinal pathologyPatient's unique anatomyDesign processImplant placementSpinal osteotomySurgical managementSpinal pathologySurgical dissectionCustomized implantsPerioperative settingUnique anatomyLayerSurgeryIncreased flexibilityEmergency Department Visits Following Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Gouzoulis M, Yang A, Joo P, Kaszuba S, Frumberg D, Grauer J. Emergency Department Visits Following Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2024, 45: 128-133. PMID: 39808740, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric supracondylar humerus fracturesSupracondylar humerus fracturesHumerus fracturesEmergency departmentSurgical interventionManagement of pediatric supracondylar humerus fracturesHistory of ED visitsOdds ratioED visitsMultivariate logistic regressionPediatric patientsInitial managementPediatric fracturesPredictive factorsEmergency department visitsMultivariate analysisQuality improvement measuresRisk factorsPatientsTime of visitClinical interestMedicaid insuranceAdministrative databasesLogistic regressionDepartment visitsTransverse tibial bone transport for non-healing heel wound: A case report
Yang A, Park N, Gazes M, Samchukov M, Frumberg D. Transverse tibial bone transport for non-healing heel wound: A case report. International Journal Of Surgery Case Reports 2024, 124: 110400. PMID: 39369454, PMCID: PMC11490725, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110400.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot ulcersFoot ulcersTransverse tibial bone transportTreatment of diabetic foot ulcersRefractory diabetic foot ulcersLongstanding insulin-dependent diabetes mellitusTibial bone transportWound interventionHeel ulcersHeel woundsMedical comorbiditiesDiabetes mellitusInsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusDistraction histogenesisInduce vascular regenerationCase reportUlcersTreatment optionsAmputationInterventionSoft tissueVascular regenerationTreat various disordersBlood vesselsComorbiditiesThe Utility of a Comprehensive Hip Fracture Program: Readmission Rates May Not Be a Reasonable Marker of Success
Jabbouri S, Yang A, Joo P, Elaydi A, Moore A, Riedel M, Bernstein J. The Utility of a Comprehensive Hip Fracture Program: Readmission Rates May Not Be a Reasonable Marker of Success. Cureus 2024, 16: e66886. PMID: 39280473, PMCID: PMC11399749, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHip fracture programIntervention groupHip fracture protocolLength of stayPrimary care follow-upReadmission reasonsFracture protocolFracture programCare follow-upControl groupMedical reasonsHip fracture patientsMortality rateRetrospective cohort studyHigher oddsFracture patientsCohort studyLogistic regressionReadmission ratesMarkers of successFollow-upInterventionReadmissionPatientsMedical problemsPediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Treatment by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Versus a Non-pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Chen J, Yang A, Patterson M, Kwok E, Updegrove G, Hennrikus W. Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Treatment by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Versus a Non-pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. Cureus 2024, 16: e63476. PMID: 39077299, PMCID: PMC11285732, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric supracondylar humerus fracturesSupracondylar humerus fracturesHumerus fracturesRadiographic reductionPediatric orthopedic surgeonsK-wireOrthopedic surgeonsFlynn's criteriaMedial K-wireTreatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fracturesSupracondylar fracturesAnterior humeral lineLength of surgeryIatrogenic nerve injuryTime of surgerySurgically treated fracturesLoss of reductionOutcome of treatmentLateral X-ray viewBauman's anglePediatric patientsSurgical correctionNerve injurySurgical timeCompartment syndrome
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