Research & Innovation

POSNA Sponsored Articles

Content for these articles was produced by experts in the field along with various POSNA Committees and Sub-committees. These articles were all peer-reviewed by the POSNA Publications Committee and includes all POSNA Presidential Line endorsed publications since 2007. 
What’s New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Kelly DM, Weiss JW, Martus JE
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2017) Vol: 99 (4): 353-9    Abstract
Addressing the Global Disparities in the Delivery of Pediatric Orthoapedic Care Services: Opportunities for COUR and POSNA.
Shirley, E. D., Sabharwal S., Schwend, R. M., Cabral, C., Spiegel D.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: 36(1):89-95.    Abstract
The POSNA-COUR International Scholar Program. Results of the first 7 years.
Fornari, E. D., Sabharwal, S., Schwend, R. M. The POSNA-COUR International Scholar Program.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in the Management of Foot Deformities in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Heydemann JA, Abousamra O, Franzone JM, Kaufman BE, Sees JP
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Spine Growth Modulation and Implant Technology for Early-Onset Scoliosis?
Wessell NM, Martus JE, Halanski MA, Snyder B, Truong W.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
Gender Differences in Pediatric Orthopaedics: What Are the Implications for the Future Workforce?
Amoli MA, Flynn JM, Edmonds EW, Glotzbecker MP, Kelly DM, Sawyer JR.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (2016) Vol: (9):1973-8    Abstract
Current Issues Affecting the Practice of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of the 2014 Workforce Survey of American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics.
Hosseinzadeh P, Copley L, Ruch-Ross H, Schwend RM, Sawyer JR.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Congenital Scoliosis?
Pahys JM, Guille JT.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries?
Dekker TJ, Rush JK, Schmitz MR.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures?
Beck JJ, Bowen RE, Silva M.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2016) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Martus JE, Otsuka NM, Kelly DM.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2016) Vol: 98(4):317-24    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Sanders JO, Otsuka NY, Martus JE.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2015) Vol: 97(4):344-50    Abstract
Pediatric orthopaedic providers’ views on transition from pediatric to adult care.
Fishman, L. N., DiFazio, R., Miller, P., Shanske, S., Waters, P. M.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
Pediatric Orthopaedic Workforce in 2014: Current Workforce and Projections for the Future.
Sawyer, J. R., Jones, K. C., Copley, L. A., Chambers, S., POSNA Practice Management Committee
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Flatfoot?
Bauer, K., Mosca, V. S., Zionts, L. E.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
Quality, Safety, and Value in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Glotzbecker, M. P., Wang, K., Waters, P. M., McCarthy, J., Flynn, J. M., Vitale, M. G., POSNA committee on the Quality, Safety, Value Initiative. (QSVI).
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub ahead of print    Abstract
Pediatric osteoarticular infection update.
Montgomery, N. I., Rosenfeld, S.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: 35, 74-81    Abstract
Emergency department on-call status for pediatric orthopaedics: a survey of the POSNA membership.
Smith, B. G., Kanel, J. S., Halsey, M. F., Thometz, J. G., Rosenfeld, S. R., Epps, H. R., McCarthy, J.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: 35, 199-202    Abstract
What's new in the management of neuromuscular scoliosis?
Brooks, J. T., Sponseller, P. D.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub    Abstract
Early career experience of pediatric orthopaedic fellows: what to expect and need for their services.
Glotzbecker, M. P., Shore, B. J., Fletcher, N. D., Larson, A. N., Hydorn, C. R., Sawyer, J. R.; Practice Management Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2015) Vol: epub    Abstract
Early onset scoliosis-time for consensus. Letter to the Editor.
El-Hawary, R., Akbarnia, B. A.
Spine Deformity (2015) Vol: 3, 105-106    Abstract
Early onset scoliosis consensus statement.
Skaggs, D. L., Guillaume, T., El-Hawary, R., Emans, J., Mendelow, M., Smith, J., the members of the SRS Growing Spine Committee
Spine Deformity (2015) Vol: 3, 107    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Pandya NK, Otsuka NY, Sanders JO.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2014) Vol: 96(4):345-50.    Abstract
A classification of growth friendly spine implants.
Skaggs, D. L., Akbarnia, B. A., Flynn, J. M., Myung, K. S., Sponseller, P. D., Vitale, M. G., Chest Wall and Spine Deformity Study Group; Growing Spine Study Group; Pediatric Orthopeadic Society of North America; Scoliosis Research Society Growing Spine Study Committee.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2014) Vol: 34, 260-274    Abstract
What's new in idiopathic clubfoot?
Zoints, L. E.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2014) Vol: epub    Abstract
Best practices in intraopertative neuromonitoring in spine deformity surgery: Development of an intraoperative checklist to optimize response.
Vitale, M. G., Skaggs, D. L., Pace, G. I., Wright, M. L., Matsumoto, H., Anderson, R. C.E., Brockmeyer, D. L., Dormans, J. P., Emans, J. B., Erickson, M. A., Flynn, J. M., Glotzbecker, M. P., Ibrahim, K. N., Lewis, S. J., Luhmann, S. J., Mendiratta, A., Richards, B. S. III, Sanders, J. O., Shah, S. A., Smith, J. T., Song, K. M., Sponseller, P. D., Sucato, D. J., Roye, D. P., Lenke, L. G.
Spine Deformity (2014) Vol: 2, 333-339    Abstract
Surgeon practices regarding infection prevention for pediatric spinal surgery.
Glotzbecker, M. P., Vitale, M. G., Shea, K. G., Flynn, J. M., POSNA committee on the Quality, Safety, Value Initiative (QSVI).
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2013) Vol: 33, 694-699    Abstract
Transverse plane gait problems in children with cerebral palsy.
Rethlefsen, S. A., Kay, R. M.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2013) Vol: 33, 422-430    Abstract
What's New In Pediatric Orthopaedics
Hosalkar HS, Pandya NK, Wenger DR.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2013) Vol: 95(4):377-83.    Abstract
Current State of Pediatric Orthopedic Disaster Response
Kelly DM, Heyworth BE, Kruse RW, Edmonds EW, VanderHave K, Podeszwa DA, Talwalkar VR, Warner WC Jr, Gordon JE
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics (2013) Vol: 34(3): 231-238    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Zaltz I, Hosalkar H, Wenger D.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2012) Vol: 94(4):375-81.    Abstract
The use of bone grafts and bone graft substitutes in pediatric orthopaedics: an overview.
Gross, R. H.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2012) Vol: 32, 100-105    Abstract
Preventable childhood injuries.
Lovejoy, S.,Weiss, J. M., Epps, H. R., Zionts, L. E., Gaffney, J.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2012) Vol: 32, 741-747    Abstract
The current medical practice of the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in North America.
McCarthy, J. J., Armstrong, D. G., Davey, J. P., Epps, H. R., Gerardi, J. A., Kanel, J. S., Mehlman, C. T., Roach, J. W., Schwend, R. M., Smith, B. G., Ward, W. T.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2011) Vol: 31, 223-226    Abstract
Glycobiology and the growth plate: current concepts in multiple hereditary exostoses.
Jones, K. B.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2011) Vol: 31, 577-586    Abstract
The levels of evidence in pediatric orthopaedic journals: where are we now?
Cashin, M. S., Kelley, S. P., Douziech, J. R., Varghese, R. A., Hamilton, Q. P., Mulpuri, K.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2011) Vol: 31, 721-725    Abstract
Child abuse: the role of the orthopaedic surgeon in nonaccidental trauma.
Sink, E. L., Hyman, J. E., Matheny, T., Georgopoulos, G., Kleinman, P.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (2011) Vol: 469, 790-797    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Noonan KJ, Zaltz I, Wenger D.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2011) Vol: 93(6):597-606    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Kim YJ, Noonan KJ.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2010) Vol: 92(6):1575-82    Abstract
Communication between the doctor and the child.
Hensinger, R. N.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2010) Vol: 30, 213-215    Abstract
Levels of evidence at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meetings.
Kelley, S. P., Cashin, M. S., Douziech, J. R., Varghese, R. A., Mulpuri, K.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2010) Vol: 30, 612-616    Abstract
The pediatric orthopaedics workforce demands, needs, and resources.
Schwend, R. M.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2009) Vol: 29, 653-660    Abstract
Maintenance of certification for pediatric orthopaedists
Kasser, J., Ezaki, M.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2009) Vol: 29, 844-846    Abstract
Evidence-based medicine: the dark side: POSNA 2008 presidential guest lecture.
Moseley, C.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2009) Vol: 29, 839-843    Abstract
Evidence-based analysis of removal of orthopaedic implants in the pediatric population.
Raney, E. M., Freccero, D. M., Dolan, L. A., Lighter, D. E., Fillman, R. R., Chambers, H. G.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2008) Vol: 28, 701-704    Abstract
Pediatric orthopaedic practice management: the role of midlevel providers.
Ward, W. T., Eberson, C. P., Otis, S. A., Wallace, C. D., Wellisch, M., Warman, J. R., Leitch, K. K., Epps, H. R., Richards, B. S.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2008) Vol: 28, 795-798    Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Sucato DJ, Kim YJ.
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (2008) Vol: 90(6):1401-11    Abstract
Screening the newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip: now what do we do?
Schwend, R. M., Schoenecker, P., Richards, B. S., Flynn, J. M., Vitale M., & Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (2007) Vol: 27, 607-610    Abstract