Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: predictors of lesion stability

WP Samora, J Chevillet, B Adler… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: Recent data suggest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best method to
analyze the status of the cartilage and subchondral bone in patients with juvenile …

Pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures: submuscular plating compared with intramedullary nailing

…, AC Mundy, JG Yang, AC Beebe, WP Samora III… - …, 2016 - journals.healio.com
This study compared the radiographic and clinical outcomes of pediatric diaphyseal femur
fractures treated by submuscular plating, flexible retrograde intramedullary nailing, or rigid …

Treatment of unstable versus stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis using the modified Dunn procedure

RL Davis, WP Samora III, F Persinger… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: The modified Dunn procedure (open subcapital realignment via a surgical
dislocation approach) has been shown to be a safe and effective way of treating acute, unstable …

Submuscular bridge plating for length-unstable, pediatric femur fractures

WP Samora, M Guerriero, L Willis… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Background: Submuscular bridge plating has become an acceptable method of treatment
for pediatric femur fractures. The purpose of our study was to describe a technique for …

Analgesic effects of methadone and magnesium following posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial

DP Martin, WP Samora, AC Beebe, J Klamar, L Gill… - Journal of …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose To provide optimal conditions for neurophysiological monitoring and rapid awakening,
remifentanil is commonly used during pediatric spinal surgery. However, remifentanil …

Meniscal pathology associated with acute anterior cruciate ligament tears in patients with open physes

WP Samora III, R Palmer… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background The purpose of this study is to characterize meniscal pathology associated with
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in skeletally immature patients. We also evaluate …

Assessment of surgical procedural time, pedicle screw accuracy, and clinician radiation exposure of a novel robotic navigation system compared with conventional …

…, SR Schroerlucke, WP Samora… - Global Spine …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design: Cadaveric study. Objective: To evaluate accuracy, radiation exposure, and
surgical time of a new robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) platform compared with freehand …

Prevalence of bilateral JOCD of the knee and associated risk factors

T Cooper, A Boyles, WP Samora… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) of the knee affects cartilage and
subchondral bone surface. Multifocal JOCD is described as multiple lesions within the knee or …

Treatment of unstable slipped capital epiphysis via the modified Dunn procedure

F Persinger, RL Davis, WP Samora… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: The modified Dunn procedure has been shown to be safe and effective in
treating unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). We present a consecutive series of …

A quality improvement initiative reduces cast complications in a pediatric hospital

JB Samora, WP Samora, K Dolan… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Casts, while frequently used as routine treatment in pediatric orthopaedic
practice, are not without complications. At our large tertiary care pediatric hospital, the baseline …