Publications by authors named "Tristen N Taylor"

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  • The study utilized modern hand x-rays and height data from diverse racial groups (Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, and Asian children) to assess developmental patterns based on percent final height (PFH), compared to the historical Greulich & Pyle Atlas.
  • A retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate bone age (BA) and chronological age (CA) differences between races by analyzing data from 498 patients across different Sanders stages and employing statistical tests for significance.
  • Results indicated that Black and Hispanic children often had a more advanced BA compared to White children, with significant age differences noted at the 85th PFH, suggesting variations in skeletal maturation among different racial groups.
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This case report details a unique presentation of an infiltrative intramuscular lipoma in the anterior thigh of a 51-year-old female with an overlying fascial defect. The patient reported a progressively enlarging left thigh mass associated with pain exacerbated by knee movement and exercise. MRI revealed a homogeneous intramuscular lipoma without contrast enhancement with a fascial defect.

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  • Transcutaneous osseointegration following amputation (TOFA) improves mobility and quality of life compared to traditional socket prosthetics, but peri-TOFA infections are a common complication with no established diagnostic method.
  • A study analyzed data from 83 surgeries to identify preoperative factors linked to positive cultures indicating infection, assessing patient history, physician findings, and lab results.
  • Key predictors for infection included limb pain, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), preoperative swab results, and signs of local inflammation, achieving an 85% positive predictive value, emphasizing the importance of clinical examination in diagnosis.
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Purpose: Hip dysplasia reportedly occurs in up to 12% of the general population and may be higher in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). When using lateral center edge angle (LCEA) measurements to help identify hip dysplasia, it is uncertain if this measurement can be performed reliably on scoliosis radiographs due to parallax. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability of measuring LCEA on scoliosis radiographs compared with standard pelvis radiographs.

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Background: The modified Gartland classification is an important tool for evaluation of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF) because it can direct treatment decisions. Gartland type I can be managed outpatient, while emergent surgical consult occurs with type II and III. This study assesses the interobserver reliability of the Gartland classification between pediatric radiologists and orthopedic providers.

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  • - A study analyzed pediatric patients under 19 on venoarterial ECMO who developed acute compartment syndrome (ACS), finding that 5.2% were diagnosed with ACS roughly 29 hours after starting ECMO treatment.
  • - Patients with femoral artery cannulation had a significantly higher risk of developing ACS, and among those diagnosed, the in-hospital mortality rate was 56%.
  • - Treatment involved fasciotomies for most patients; however, many had poor muscle health at surgery, leading to a need for further procedures, with varying outcomes regarding function and complications post-surgery.
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Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis radiographic screening will often include the hips. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hip dysplasia by lateral center edge angle (LCEA) on scoliosis radiographs in patients presenting with severe range (>45 deg) idiopathic curves.

Methods: We reviewed 200 consecutive patients (400 hips) with idiopathic scoliosis with major coronal curves ≥45 degrees between October 2009 and October 2022.

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Congenital femoral deficiency (CFD) is often associated with cruciate ligament deficiency. The lateral scanogram may be a potential solution to some limitations for detecting instability associated with cruciate ligament deficiency. This qualitative case study identified two children with congenital femoral deficiency who were assessed with a lateral scanogram and had their results correlated to the clinical examination and MRI.

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Background: Pediatric patients with leg length discrepancies and complex deformities may require multiplanar external fixators for correction. We have encountered 4 cases of half-pin breakage with the Orthex hexapod frame. The purpose of this study is to report factors associated with half-pin breakage and compare various deformity correction characteristics between 2 hexapod frames - Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) and Orthex.

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Background: Lateral humeral condyle fractures (LHCF) are the second most frequent type of pediatric elbow fracture. The purpose of this study is to characterize infections and nonunions of LHCF treated at a single institution. This is the largest series on infections and nonunions of LHCF to date.

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Background: Neuromuscular scoliosis in Rett syndrome (RS) is common, progressive, and often requires posterior spinal fusion (PSF). While PSF is associated with improved overall outcomes, there is a paucity of information describing complications. We aimed to report the postoperative complications, readmissions, and reoperations for patients with RS undergoing PSF.

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The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a common cause of infectious hepatitis worldwide. In adults, clinical manifestations typically involve fever, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice, although rarer manifestations may be observed. Acute hepatitis A infection is detected via anti-HAV IgM antibodies, which are present in almost all patients at symptom onset.

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