Kevin M. Neal, MD
Orthopedics- Cerebral Palsy
- Clubfoot
- Foot and Ankle Conditions
- Fracture Management
- Hand and Upper Extremities
- Hip Conditions
- Knee Conditions
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Deformities
Research Activities
We wish we already knew all the answers for orthopedic problems in children, but we’re still working to understand many conditions and treatments. That’s why I regularly spend time doing research. As of 2019, I have published 11 papers in peer-reviewed journals, written 8 book chapters, and served as the Spine Trauma Section Editor of The Pediatric Trauma Case Atlas, which is published by Springer. I manage multiple ongoing research projects, mostly focusing on the natural history and the outcomes of various treatments for scoliosis. I also review content for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, and evaluate abstracts for potential inclusion at national scientific meetings.
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Incidence of Tether Breakage in Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2024).
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Risk Factors for Stiffness After Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Humeral Lateral Condyle Fractures: Results of a Multicenter Study.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2024).
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Scoliosis Development in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: The Influences of Genetic Severity, Functional Level, and Disease-Modifying Treatments.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2024).
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Closed Reduction Techniques Are Associated With Fewer Complications Than Open Reductions in Treating Moderately Displaced Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures: A Multicenter Study.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2024).
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Improving prediction of progression of idiopathic scoliosis based on curve size and skeletal maturity.; Spine deformity; (2024).
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Conservative Management of Transitional Ankle Fractures in Adolescents: A Pilot Study to Determine Whether Type of Immobilization Affects Outcome.; Orthopedics; (2023).
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Epiphyseal-entry cannulated screws for temporary guided growth of the knees: a retrospective review of 89 cases.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B; (2023).
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K-wire Versus Screw Fixation in Displaced Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Humerus in Children: A Multicenter Study of 762 Fractures.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2023).
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When successful, anterior vertebral body tethering (VBT) induces differential segmental growth of vertebrae: an in vivo study of 51 patients and 764 vertebrae.; Spine deformity; (2022).
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Operative differences for posterior spinal fusion after vertebral body tethering: Are we fusing more levels in the end?; European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society; (2022).
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Hidden blood loss in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.; Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR; (2022).
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Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering Compared with Posterior Spinal Fusion for Major Thoracic Curves: A Retrospective Comparison by the Harms Study Group.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume; (2022).
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Spontaneous Lumbar Curve Correction Following Vertebral Body Tethering of Main Thoracic Curves.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume; (2022).
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Inter- and intra-rater reliability and accuracy of Sanders Skeletal Maturity Staging System when used by surgeons performing vertebral body tethering.; Spine deformity; (2021).
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Can a Checklist Improve the Informed Consent Process?; Cureus; (2021).
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Orthopaedic Manifestations of Transverse Myelitis in Children. ; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2021).
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Improving Quality in the Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures: Minimizing the Need for Repeat Intervention With Long-arm Extension Casting.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2020).
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Anterior vertebral body tethering shows mixed results at 2-year follow-up.; Spine deformity; (2020).
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Pitfalls with Vitamin D Research in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Recommendations on How to Avoid Them; Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology; (2019).
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Impact of Race Subgroups on the Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.; Orthopedics; (2019).
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Wound closure expectations after fasciotomy for paediatric compartment syndrome.; Journal of children's orthopaedics; (2018).
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Maturity Indicators and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Evaluation of the Sanders Maturity Scale.; Spine; (2018).
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Results of Nonoperative Treatment for Symptomatic Tarsal Coalitions.; Cureus; (2018).
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Strategies for Surgical Management of Large, Stiff Spinal Deformities in Children.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; (2017).
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The Educational Opportunities Provided by a Pediatric Orthopedic Urgent Case Review Conference: Keep Score to Provide a Better Experience.; Journal of surgical education; (2017).
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Cuboid-navicular coalition in pediatrics a systematic review and report; Current Orthopedic Practice; (2016).
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Influence of Back Pain on Patient Satisfaction Scores.; Southern medical journal; (2015).
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Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation in children.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; (2015).
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Screw Fixation of Lateral Condyle Fractures: Results of Treatment.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2015).
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The location of medial patellofemoral ligament injury in adolescents and children.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2012).
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Healthy children with frequent fractures: how much evaluation is needed?; Pediatrics; (2008).
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Subtrochanteric femur fracture through osteotomy site 12 years after varus derotational osteotomy.; Orthopedics; (2004).
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Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome: a case report.; The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association; (2002).
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