2020
Avoiding Limb-Length Discrepancy with Reconstruction of a Massive Tibial Defect Using a Bone Allograft and a Minimally Invasive Lengthening System in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.
Alder KD, Morris MT, Hao Z, Li L, Yu KE, Lee FY. Avoiding Limb-Length Discrepancy with Reconstruction of a Massive Tibial Defect Using a Bone Allograft and a Minimally Invasive Lengthening System in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector 2020, 10: e0456. PMID: 32649132, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00456.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lowenstein JE, Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, Weidenbaum M, Gomez JA, Lee FY, Hyman JE, Roye DP. Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2007, 32: 448-452. PMID: 17304136, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000255030.78293.fd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisMain thoracic curveScrew groupSagittal balanceScrew constructsThoracic curveIdiopathic scoliosisRetrospective cohort studyPosterior spinal fusionCoronal plane deformitySagittal plane correctionBetter correctionMean thoracic kyphosisRecent clinical researchSignificant differencesPedicle screw constructsCohort studyPostoperative radiographsConstruct groupMajor curvePlane deformitySpinal fusionThoracic kyphosisHybrid groupHook constructs
2006
Treatment of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 (rhBMP-7)
Lee F, Sinicropi S, Lee F, Vitale M, Roye D, Choi I. Treatment of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 (rhBMP-7). Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2006, 88: 627-633. PMID: 16510831, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.d.02201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTREATMENT OF CONGENITAL PSEUDARTHROSIS OF THE TIBIA WITH RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN-7 (RHBMP-7)
LEE FY, SINICROPI SM, LEE FS, VITALE MG, ROYE DP, CHOI IH. TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL PSEUDARTHROSIS OF THE TIBIA WITH RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN-7 (RHBMP-7). Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2006, 88: 627-633. DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200603000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe effect of limb length discrepancy on health-related quality of life: is the ‘2 cm rule’ appropriate?
Vitale MA, Choe JC, Sesko AM, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Roye DP, Vitale MG. The effect of limb length discrepancy on health-related quality of life: is the ‘2 cm rule’ appropriate? Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics B 2006, 15: 1-5. PMID: 16280711, DOI: 10.1097/01202412-200601000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Assessment of Health Status in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Vitale MG, Roye EA, Choe JC, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Roye DP. Assessment of Health Status in Patients With Cerebral Palsy. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 792-797. PMID: 16294138, DOI: 10.1097/01.bpo.0000164870.26632.6b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric Outcomes Data Collection InstrumentChild Health QuestionnaireQuality of lifeCerebral palsyPediatric cerebral palsy populationFloor effectsCommon QoL instrumentsCerebral palsy populationPatient's actual conditionQuadriplegic groupHealth QuestionnaireHemiplegic groupPatient responseQOL instrumentsHealth statusDiagnostic groupsCeiling effectsPalsyFunctional rangeQuadriplegicsQuestionnaireDynamic assessmentGroupPopulationAssessmentOperative Lengthening of the Humerus
Lee FY, Schoeb JS, Yu J, Christiansen BD, Dick HM. Operative Lengthening of the Humerus. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 613-616. PMID: 16199941, DOI: 10.1097/01.bpo.0000164868.97060.bb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporary radial nerve palsyPosttraumatic growth disturbancesRadial nerve palsyUnicameral bone cystsElbow flexion contractureTime of lengtheningComplex neurovascular structuresImproved sports performanceHumeral lengtheningHumerus lengtheningOperative lengtheningNerve palsyMinor complicationsBone cystHumerus fracturesFlexion contractureMean ageCongenital anomaliesPin tractNeurovascular structuresPatientsAverage lengtheningComplicationsGrowth disturbanceDistraction osteogenesisPatient-Based Outcomes Following Clubfoot Surgery
Vitale MG, Choe JC, Vitale MA, Lee FY, Hyman JE, Roye DP. Patient-Based Outcomes Following Clubfoot Surgery. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 533-538. PMID: 15958910, DOI: 10.1097/01.bpo.0000157999.38424.ba.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-based measuresClubfoot surgeryChild Health QuestionnaireDisease-specific instrumentLong-term outcomesPatient-based outcomesDisease-specific measuresCohort of adolescentsQuality of lifePrimary endpointSurgical repairPractice patternsHealth QuestionnaireAppropriate treatmentAuthors' institutionRadiographic measuresHealth outcomesTreatment resultsHealthy feetYoung athletesPatientsSurgeryOutcomesOngoing controversySimilar results
2004
Effect of bracing on the quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
Ugwonali OF, Lomas G, Choe JC, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Vitale MG, Roye DP. Effect of bracing on the quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The Spine Journal 2004, 4: 254-260. PMID: 15125845, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2003.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric Outcomes Data Collection InstrumentChild Health QuestionnaireAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisQoL of adolescentsObserved patientsOrthopaedic Surgeons Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection InstrumentIdiopathic scoliosisTreatment of AISHealth-related qualityPresbyterian Medical CenterQuality of lifeAge-adjusted normsQuestionnaire-based studyAIS patientsHealth QuestionnaireStudy populationMedical CenterPatientsParents of adolescentsIndependent sample t-testQoLChildren's QoLMultivariate analysisAmerican AcademyTreatment type
2003
In Situ Pinning of Hip for Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis on a Radiolucent Operating Table
Lee FY, Chapman CB. In Situ Pinning of Hip for Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis on a Radiolucent Operating Table. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2003, 23: 27. PMID: 12499938, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-200301000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapital femoral epiphysisFracture tableFemoral epiphysisSitu pinningFrog-leg lateral radiographsStable Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisTime of diagnosisSlipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisPin entry pointRadiolucent operating tableObese patientsPercutaneous pinningAvascular necrosisLateral radiographsStable SCFEPatientsRadiolucent tableOperating tableHipSCFEEpiphysisUse of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications
Vitale MG, Choe JC, Hwang MW, Bauer RM, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Roye DP. Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications. The Spine Journal 2003, 3: 55-62. PMID: 14589246, DOI: 10.1016/s1529-9430(02)00446-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsUse of ketorolacScoliosis surgeryPostoperative transfusionPostoperative complicationsRetrospective reviewGroup of childrenAnalysis of complicationsUse of erythropoietinMain outcome measuresAnti-inflammatory drugsType of scoliosisPotential side effectsSignificant differencesKetorolac useSocioclinical variablesPostoperative painPostoperative useReoperation rateComplication ratePatient groupRetrospective studySurgical approachRevision surgeryBony fusion
2000
Chondroblastoma of bone.
Ramappa AJ, Lee FY, Tang P, Carlson JR, Gebhardt MC, Mankin HJ. Chondroblastoma of bone. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2000, 82: 1140-5. PMID: 10954104, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200008000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChondroblastoma of boneMetastatic lesionsPrincipal presenting symptomExcellent functional resultsAggressive tumor behaviorProximal partLimitation of movementAutograft bone chipsGroup of surgeonsPresenting symptomAggressive treatmentIntralesional curettageLocal recurrenceRecurrent tumorsWidespread metastasesHistological findingsRecurrence rateSecond recurrenceThird recurrenceRare lesionsFunctional resultsTumor behaviorPatientsLarge seriesAdjacent joints
1999
Chondrosarcoma of bone: an assessment of outcome.
Lee FY, Mankin HJ, Fondren G, Gebhardt MC, Springfield DS, Rosenberg AE, Jennings LC. Chondrosarcoma of bone: an assessment of outcome. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 1999, 81: 326-38. PMID: 10199270, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-199903000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrade 3 lesionsIntralesional resectionLocal recurrenceHistological gradePostoperative adjuvant radiationLimb-sparing proceduresPredictor of metastasisGroup of patientsHigh-grade lesionsLow-grade tumorsPredictors of outcomeHigh-grade tumorsAssessment of outcomesAdjuvant radiationPathological fracturesRecurrent diseasePulmonary metastasesDistant metastasisAdjunctive chemotherapyMarginal resectionMean ageMean durationPelvic locationPrevalent siteGrade 3