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Richard M Schwend, MD, FAAP, FAAOS, FAOA

TitleRex L. Diveley Endowed Professorship in Orthopedic Research
InstitutionChildren's Mercy Kansas City
DepartmentOrthopedics
Address2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City MO 64108
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    TitleClinical Professor
    InstitutionUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
    DepartmentOrthopedic Surgery

    TitleProfessor
    InstitutionUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City
    DepartmentOrthopedic Surgery


    Collapse Biography 
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    Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MOMD1979
    Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MOPediatric Residency1983Pediatrics
    Harvard University Combined OrthoTraining Program , Boston, MAOrthopaedic Residency1991Orthopedic Surgery
    Harvard University/ Childrens Medical Center/Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MAFellowship Pediatric Orthopaedics1992Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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    2018 - 2018SRS Blount Humanitarian Awad, Scoliosis Research Society
    2021 - 2021AAP Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics
    2015 - 2015Humanitarian Award, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society North America
    2014 - 2014Special Effort Achievement , Pediatric Orthopaedic Society North America
    2023 - 2023Rex Diveley Educators Award, UMKC

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    1. Schwend RM. CORR Insights?: How Do Patients Perceive Success and Satisfaction After Vertebral Body Tethering and Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? A Qualitative Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2025 Jun 01; 483(6):1139-1141. PMID: 39915007.
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    2. Egan J, Erickson CT, Bennett K, Tideman GE, Schwend RM, Friis EA, Anderson JT. Analysis of scoliosis rod deformation after cutting with a surgical rod cutter. Spine Deform. 2025 Jan 29. PMID: 39881049.
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    3. Stuedemann A, Schwend RM, Shaw KA, Saddler N, Huston M, Benvenuti M, Leamon J, Sherman AK, Anderson J. Can oral caffeine decrease postoperative opioid consumption following posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A randomized placebo-controlled trial. N Am Spine Soc J. 2025 Mar; 21:100582. PMID: 40026324.
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    4. King AG, Schwend RM. Raymond Roy-Camille: a pioneer in spine surgery. Spine Deform. 2024 Nov; 12(6):1509-1510. PMID: 39373954.
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    5. Noe MC, Link RC, Warren JR, Etebari CV, Whitmire MH, Anderson JT, Schwend RM. Three-dimensional deformity correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: what are the benefits of hybrid apical sublaminar bands versus all-pedicle screws? J Pediatr Orthop B. 2025 Jul 01; 34(4):367-374. PMID: 39229888.
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    6. Stuedemann A, Huston M, Saddler N, Schwend RM, Anderson J, Pierce E, Koivuniemi-Berg T, Fryatt J, Herman K. Implementing a Halo Gravity Traction Program: A Multidisciplinary Endeavor. Orthop Nurs. 2024 Jul-Aug 01; 43(4):202-211. PMID: 39047271.
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    7. Noe MC, Furlough KA, Schwend RM. Anterior Solid Dual-Rod Instrumentation and Fusion for Flexible Thoracolumbar or Lumbar Spinal Deformities in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2024 Aug; 8:100090. PMID: 40433014.
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    8. Warren JR, Link RC, Bonanni S, Noe MC, Anderson JT, Schwend RM. Two AIS Cases, 2 Surgeons, 1 Operating Room, 1 Day: Faster and Safer Than 1 Case in a Day. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Sep 01; 44(8):502-507. PMID: 38881291.
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    9. Warren JR, Noe MC, Stock GH, Juelson T, Hotchkiss W, Schwend RM. Time-Dependent Bacterial Contamination of a Surgical Suction Tip. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2024 Jun; 25(5):384-391. PMID: 38752928.
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    10. Schwend RM, Nguyen BT, Noe MC, Anderson JT, Jiang S. Transiliac-Shortening Osteotomy to Treat Ischial Pressure Injury due to Fixed Pelvic Obliquity: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2024 Apr 01; 14(2). PMID: 38758928.
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    11. Fawcett MA, Schwend RM. Surgical technique: proximal extension of instrumentation using sublaminar bands for salvage of postoperative proximal junctional failure in pediatric patients. Spine Deform. 2024 Jul; 12(4):971-978. PMID: 38536654.
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    12. Noe MC, Hagaman D, Sipp B, Qureshi F, Warren JR, Kaji E, Sherman A, Schwend RM. The effect of surgical time on perioperative complications in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis cases. A propensity score analysis. Spine Deform. 2024 Jul; 12(4):1053-1060. PMID: 38492171.
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    13. Fawcett MA, Schwend RM. An Effective and Safe Surgical Technique for Salvage of Postoperative Proximal Junctional Failure in Pediatric Patients-A Case Series. J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2023 Aug; 5(3):560. PMID: 40433324.
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    14. Noe MC, Kaji E, Thomas G, Warren JR, Schwend RM. 2015-2021 Industry Payments to Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons: Analysis of Trends and Characteristics of Top-earning Surgeons. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Mar 01; 44(3):e303-e309. PMID: 38145392.
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    15. Dolan LA, Weinstein SL, Dobbs MB, Flynn JMJ, Green DW, Halsey MF, Hresko MT, Krengel WF, Mehlman CT, Milbrandt TA, Newton PO, Price N, Sanders JO, Schmitz ML, Schwend RM, Shah SA, Song K, Talwalkar V. BrAIST-Calc: Prediction of Individualized Benefit From Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Feb 01; 49(3):147-156. PMID: 37994691.
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    16. Wang X, Schwend RM, Ritzman T, Floccari L, Aubin CE. Concave rod first vs. convex rod first in AIS instrumentation with differential rod contouring: computer modeling and simulations based on ten AIS surgical cases. Spine Deform. 2023 Nov; 11(6):1317-1324. PMID: 37433978.
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    17. Gay M, Wang X, Ritzman T, Floccari L, Schwend RM, Aubin CE. Biomechanical analysis of rod contouring in posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion for 3D correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2023 Nov; 11(6):1309-1316. PMID: 37261714.
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    18. Cohen ASA, Farrow EG, Abdelmoity AT, Alaimo JT, Amudhavalli SM, Anderson JT, Bansal L, Bartik L, Baybayan P, Belden B, Berrios CD, Biswell RL, Buczkowicz P, Buske O, Chakraborty S, Cheung WA, Coffman KA, Cooper AM, Cross LA, Curran T, Dang TTT, Elfrink MM, Engleman KL, Fecske ED, Fieser C, Fitzgerald K, Fleming EA, Gadea RN, Gannon JL, Gelineau-Morel RN, Gibson M, Goldstein J, Grundberg E, Halpin K, Harvey BS, Heese BA, Hein W, Herd SM, Hughes SS, Ilyas M, Jacobson J, Jenkins JL, Jiang S, Johnston JJ, Keeler K, Korlach J, Kussmann J, Lambert C, Lawson C, Le Pichon JB, Leeder JS, Little VC, Louiselle DA, Lypka M, McDonald BD, Miller N, Modrcin A, Nair A, Neal SH, Oermann CM, Pacicca DM, Pawar K, Posey NL, Price N, Puckett LMB, Quezada JF, Raje N, Rowell WJ, Rush ET, Sampath V, Saunders CJ, Schwager C, Schwend RM, Shaffer E, Smail C, Soden S, Strenk ME, Sullivan BR, Sweeney BR, Tam-Williams JB, Walter AM, Welsh H, Wenger AM, Willig LK, Yan Y, Younger ST, Zhou D, Zion TN, Thiffault I, Pastinen T. Genomic answers for children: Dynamic analyses of >1000 pediatric rare disease genomes. Genet Med. 2022 06; 24(6):1336-1348. PMID: 35305867.
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    19. Cady R, Hennessey TA, Schwend RM. Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot. Pediatrics. 2022 02 01; 149(2). PMID: 35104362.
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    20. Magee L, Bram JT, Anari JB, Ramo B, Mayer OH, Matsumoto H, Brooks JT, Andras L, Lark R, Fitzgerald R, Truong W, Li Y, Karlin L, Schwend R, Weinstein S, Roye D, Snyder B, Flynn JM, Oetgen M, Smith J, Cahill PJ. Outcomes and Complications in Management of Congenital Myopathy Early-Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Oct 01; 41(9):531-536. PMID: 34325442.
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    21. Wang X, Aubin CE, Schwend RM. Concave or convex rod translation first in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis instrumentation with differential rod contouring? Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 Jun 28; 280:150-152. PMID: 34190078.
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    22. Wagala NN, Marasigan JAM, Mian HM, Schwend RM. Operative time in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a need for a standard definition. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2021 May 01; 30(3):205-210. PMID: 32558776.
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    23. Crenshaw ML, Piazza BR, Otsuka NY, Schwend RM, Alexander N, Hennrikus W. Musculoskeletal Education: An Assessment of the Value of the American Academy of Pediatrics Musculoskeletal Boot Camp Course in Improving Clinical Confidence of Pediatricians Managing Common Musculoskeletal Conditions. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2021 05; 60(4-5):241-246. PMID: 33771043.
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    24. Bachman DR, Singh LK, Anderson JT, Schwend RM. An intraoperative laterally placed distractor for gradual load sharing correction of severe spastic neuromuscular spinal deformity. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):1137-1144. PMID: 33689155.
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    25. Emanuelli E, Stevanovic O, Klott J, Uvodich M, Sherman A, Schwend RM. Treatment of type III supracondylar humerus fractures: adherence and limitations of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria App. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2021 Mar 01; 30(2):161-166. PMID: 32694424.
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    26. Boschert EN, Stubblefield CE, Reid KJ, Schwend RM. Twenty-two Years of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Firearm Injuries: Adverse Outcomes for the Very Young. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Feb 01; 41(2):e153-e160. PMID: 33055517.
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    27. Wu Z, Schwend RM, Anderson JT, Marasigan JAM, Price NJ. Iliac screw instrumentation to the pelvis in children with neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis. No lateral connectors and respect sagittal balance. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):1115-1123. PMID: 33492654.
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    28. Bonanni S, Sipp BL, Schwend RM. Anaphylaxis after injecting a hemostatic agent containing gelatin into vertebral bone under pressure-a warning. Spine Deform. 2021 07; 9(4):1191-1196. PMID: 33460023.
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    29. Cohen LL, Schwend RM, Flynn JM, Hedequist DJ, Karlin LI, Emans JB, Snyder BD, Hresko MT, Anderson JT, Leamon J, Talwar D, Glotzbecker MP. Why Irrigate for the Same Contamination Rate: Wound Contamination in Pediatric Spinal Surgery Using Betadine Versus Saline. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Nov/Dec; 40(10):e994-e998. PMID: 33044376.
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    30. Marasigan JAM, Solano MA, Wicklund BM, Schwend RM. Hereditary spherocytosis: a risk factor for thigh pressure myonecrosis in posterior spine surgery. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2020 Nov; 29(6):607-610. PMID: 31651750.
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    31. Carter CW, Talwalkar V, Weiss JM, Schwend RM, Goldberg MJ. Pediatric Orthopaedists Are Not Immune: Characterizing Self-reported Burnout Rates Among POSNA Members. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Jul; 40(6):e527-e531. PMID: 32501927.
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    32. Hiett A, Tung R, Emanuelli E, Sherman A, Anderson JT, Schwend RM. The amount of surgical correction of the main thoracic curve is the best predictor of postoperative clinical shoulder balance in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2020 Dec; 8(6):1279-1286. PMID: 32458258.
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    33. Shah R, Talwar D, Schwend RM, Sponseller P, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ. Lawnmower Injuries in Children: A National 13-Year Study of Urban Versus Rural Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 May 01; 28(9):e387-e394. PMID: 31688368.
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    34. Murray E, Tung R, Sherman A, Schwend RM. Continued vertebral body growth in patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis following vertebral body stapling. Spine Deform. 2020 04; 8(2):221-226. PMID: 32026438.
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    35. Schwend RM. The Burden of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Diseases Worldwide. Orthop Clin North Am. 2020 Apr; 51(2):207-217. PMID: 32138858.
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    36. Fornari E, Schwend RM, Schulz J, Bray C, Schmitz MR. Development of a Global Pediatric Orthopedic Outreach Program in Ecuador Through Project Perfect World: Past, Present, and Future Directions. Orthop Clin North Am. 2020 Apr; 51(2):219-225. PMID: 32138859.
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    37. Fletcher AN, Marasigan JAM, Hiatt SV, Anderson JT, Taboada EM, Schwend RM. Primary Spinal Epidural/Extramedullary Ewing Sarcoma in Young Female Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2019 Nov; 3(11). PMID: 31875190.
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    38. Dolan LA, Weinstein SL, Abel MF, Bosch PP, Dobbs MB, Farber TO, Halsey MF, Hresko MT, Krengel WF, Mehlman CT, Sanders JO, Schwend RM, Shah SA, Verma K. Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST): Development and Validation of a Prognostic Model in Untreated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Simplified Skeletal Maturity System. Spine Deform. 2019 11; 7(6):890-898.e4. PMID: 31731999.
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    39. Hughes M, Dua K, O'Hara NN, Brighton BK, Ganley TJ, Hennrikus WL, Herman MJ, Hyman JE, Lawrence JT, Mehlman CT, Noonan KJ, Otsuka NY, Schwend RM, Shrader MW, Smith BG, Sponseller PD, Abzug JM. Variation Among Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons When Treating Medial Epicondyle Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Sep; 39(8):e592-e596. PMID: 31393295.
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    40. Margalit A, Sponseller PD, McCarthy RE, Pawelek JB, McCullough L, Karlin LI, Shirley ED, Schwend RM, Samdani AF, Akbarnia BA. Growth-Friendly Spine Surgery in Escobar Syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Aug; 39(7):e506-e513. PMID: 30628977.
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    41. Goldberg MJ, Shea KG, Weiss JM, Carter CW, Talwalkar VR, Schwend RM. The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Adopts a Member Health and Wellness Charter. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Apr; 39(4):e241-e244. PMID: 30839471.
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    42. Fletcher AN, Schwend RM. The Ecuador Pediatric Spine Deformity Surgery Program: An?SRS-GOP?Site, 2008-2016. Spine Deform. 2019 03; 7(2):220-227. PMID: 30660215.
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    43. Talathi NS, Ganley TJ, Shea KG, Schwend RM, Baldwin KD. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries and Strategies for Prevention: A Systematic Review. JBJS Rev. 2018 Dec; 6(12):e9. PMID: 30589748.
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    44. Uvodich M, Schwend R, Stevanovic O, Wurster W, Leamon J, Hermanson A. Patterns of Pain in Adolescents with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. J Pediatr. 2019 03; 206:184-189.e1. PMID: 30454962.
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    45. Fletcher AN, Schwend RM, Solano M, Wester C, Jarka DE. Pediatric Lawn-Mower Injuries Presenting at a Level-I Trauma Center, 1995 to 2015: A Danger to Our Youngest Children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Oct 17; 100(20):1719-1727. PMID: 30334881.
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    46. Pieters BJ, Anderson JT, Price N, Anson LM, Schwend RM. Low-Dose Versus High-Dose Postoperative Naloxone Infusion Combined?With Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Spine Deform. 2018 Jul - Aug; 6(4):430-434. PMID: 29886915.
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    47. Raney EM, van Bosse HJP, Shea KG, Abzug JM, Schwend RM. Current State of the Opioid Epidemic as it Pertains to Pediatric Orthopaedics From the Advocacy Committee of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 May/Jun; 38(5):e238-e244. PMID: 29489736.
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    48. Stuedemann AE, Schwend RM, Thomas VK, Leamon JM, Lightner TS. A peripherally inserted central catheter line, inserted the day before surgery, decreases the time from induction to incision for spinal deformity surgery and safely provides central venous access during surgery: a pilot study. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2018 Mar; 27(2):176-179. PMID: 28240718.
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    49. Hresko MT, Schwend RM, Hostin RA. Early Detection of Scoliosis-What the USPSTF "I" Means for Us. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 03 01; 172(3):216-217. PMID: 29318255.
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    50. Blakemore L, Schwend R, Akbarnia BA, Dumas M, Schmidt J. Growth Patterns of the Neurocentral Synchondrosis (NCS) in Immature Cadaveric Vertebra. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Mar; 38(3):181-184. PMID: 27137907.
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    51. Hosseinzadeh P, Copley L, Ruch-Ross H, Schwend RM, Sawyer JR. Current Issues Affecting the Practice of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of the 2014 Workforce Survey of American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Jan; 38(1):e14-e19. PMID: 27662381.
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    52. Fornari ED, Sabharwal S, Schwend RM. The POSNA-COUR International Scholar Program. Results of the First 7 Years. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):570-574. PMID: 26756989.
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    53. Galvis S, Burton D, Barnds B, Anderson J, Schwend R, Price N, Wilson S, Friis E. The effect of scoliotic deformity on spine kinematics in adolescents. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2016; 11:42. PMID: 27800560.
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    54. Wang X, Boyer L, Le Naveaux F, Schwend RM, Aubin CE. How does differential rod contouring contribute to 3-dimensional correction and affect the bone-screw forces in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis instrumentation? Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2016 11; 39:115-121. PMID: 27750078.
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    55. Hresko MT, Talwalkar V, Schwend R. Early Detection of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Aug 17; 98(16):e67. PMID: 27535448.
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    56. Heller A, Melvani R, Thome A, Leamon J, Schwend RM. Predictors of variability in the length of surgery of posterior instrumented arthrodesis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2016 May; 25(3):258-62. PMID: 26849461.
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    57. Shirley ED, Sabharwal S, Schwend RM, Cabral C, Spiegel D. Addressing the Global Disparities in the Delivery of Pediatric Orthopaedic Services: Opportunities for COUR and POSNA. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jan; 36(1):89-95. PMID: 26296220.
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    58. Hotchkiss WR, Schwend RM, Bosch PP, Edgar HJ, Young BN. Defining the Differences in Transverse Plane Trajectories for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Insertion: Anatomic Versus Medial. Spine Deform. 2016 Jan; 4(1):22-26. PMID: 27852495.
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    59. Schwend RM, Schmidt JA, Reigrut JL, Blakemore LC, Akbarnia BA. Letter to the Editor: Response to Grivas et?al. Spine Deform. 2015 Nov; 3(6):610-611. PMID: 27927565.
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    60. Schwend RM, Schmidt JA, Reigrut JL, Blakemore LC, Akbarnia BA. Patterns of Rib Growth in the Human Child. Spine Deform. 2015 Jul; 3(4):297-302. PMID: 27927473.
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    61. Schwend RM, Shaw BA, Segal LS. Evaluation and treatment of developmental hip dysplasia in the newborn and infant. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2014 Dec; 61(6):1095-107. PMID: 25439013.
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    62. Abbott EM, Nandyala SV, Schwend RM. Does a kaolin-impregnated hemostatic dressing reduce intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusions in pediatric spinal deformity surgery? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Sep 01; 39(19):E1174-80. PMID: 24921838.
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    63. Desrochers-Perrault F, Aubin CE, Wang X, Schwend RM. Biomechanical analysis of iliac screw fixation in spinal deformity instrumentation. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2014 Jun; 29(6):614-21. PMID: 24906687.
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    64. Vaughn JJ, Schwend RM. Sitting sagittal balance is different from standing balance in children with scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar; 34(2):202-7. PMID: 23965915.
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    65. Connelly M, Fulmer RD, Prohaska J, Anson L, Dryer L, Thomas V, Ariagno JE, Price N, Schwend R. Predictors of postoperative pain trajectories in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Feb 01; 39(3):E174-81. PMID: 24173016.
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    66. Nandyala SV, Schwend RM. Prevalence of intraoperative tissue bacterial contamination in posterior pediatric spinal deformity surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Apr 15; 38(8):E482-6. PMID: 23370682.
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    67. Hsu EY, Schwend RM, Julia L. How many referrals to a pediatric orthopaedic hospital specialty clinic are primary care problems? J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Oct-Nov; 32(7):732-6. PMID: 22955539.
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    68. Laituri CA, Schwend RM, Holcomb GW. Thoracoscopic vertebral body stapling for treatment of scoliosis in young children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2012 Oct; 22(8):830-3. PMID: 23039706.
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    69. Perrault FD, Aubin CE, Wang X, Schwend RM. Biomechanical analysis of forces sustained by iliac screws in spinal instrumentation for deformity treatment: preliminary results. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012; 176:307-10. PMID: 22744516.
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    70. Harimaya K, Lenke LG, Son-Hing JP, Bridwell KH, Schwend RM, Luhmann SJ, Koester LA, Sides BA. Safety and accuracy of pedicle screws and constructs placed in infantile and juvenile patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Sep 15; 36(20):1645-51. PMID: 21673627.
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    71. Koreckij J, Price N, Schwend RM. Vectored cranial-cervical traction limits facial contact pressure from prone positioning during posterior spinal deformity surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Jul 01; 36(15):E993-7. PMID: 21304423.
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    72. McCarthy JJ, Armstrong DG, Davey JP, Epps HR, Gerardi JA, Kanel JS, Mehlman CT, Roach JW, Schwend RM, Smith BG, Ward WT. The current medical practice of the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in North America. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Apr-May; 31(3):223-6. PMID: 21415678.
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    73. Schwend RM. The pediatric orthopaedics workforce demands, needs, and resources. J Pediatr Orthop. 2009 Oct-Nov; 29(7):653-60. PMID: 20104141.
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    74. Rose PS, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Mulconrey DS, Cronen GA, Buchowski JM, Schwend RM, Sides BA. Pedicle screw instrumentation for adult idiopathic scoliosis: an improvement over hook/hybrid fixation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Apr 15; 34(8):852-7; discussion 858. PMID: 19365256.
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    75. Avilucea FR, Szalay EA, Bosch PP, Sweet KR, Schwend RM. Effect of cultural factors on outcome of Ponseti treatment of clubfeet in rural America. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Mar 01; 91(3):530-40. PMID: 19255212.
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    76. Tripuraneni KR, Bosch PP, Schwend RM, Yaste JJ. Prospective, surgeon-randomized evaluation of crossed pins versus lateral pins for unstable supracondylar humerus fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2009 Mar; 18(2):93-8. PMID: 19276994.
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    77. Bergeson RK, Schwend RM, DeLucia T, Silva SR, Smith JE, Avilucea FR. How accurately do novice surgeons place thoracic pedicle screws with the free hand technique? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Jul 01; 33(15):E501-7. PMID: 18594448.
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    78. Szalay EA, Bosch P, Schwend RM, Buggie B, Tandberg D, Sherman F. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis are not osteoporotic. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Apr 01; 33(7):802-6. PMID: 18379409.
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    79. Schwend RM, Schoenecker P, Richards BS, Flynn JM, Vitale M. Screening the newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip: now what do we do? J Pediatr Orthop. 2007 Sep; 27(6):607-10. PMID: 17717457.
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    80. Albin MS, Wills J, Schwend RM. Patent foramen ovale and unexplained stroke. N Engl J Med. 2006 Apr 20; 354(16):1753-5; author reply 1753-5. PMID: 16625017.
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    81. Wills J, Schwend RM, Paterson A, Albin MS. Intraoperative visible bubbling of air may be the first sign of venous air embolism during posterior surgery for scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Oct 15; 30(20):E629-35. PMID: 16227882.
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    82. Flynn JM, Schwend RM. Management of pediatric femoral shaft fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2004 Sep-Oct; 12(5):347-59. PMID: 15469229.
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    83. Wind WM, Schwend RM, Larson J. Sports for the physically challenged child. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2004 Mar-Apr; 12(2):126-37. PMID: 15089086.
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    84. Schwend RM, Drennan JC. Cavus foot deformity in children. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003 May-Jun; 11(3):201-11. PMID: 12828450.
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    85. Schwend RM, Sluyters R, Najdzionek J. The pylon concept of pelvic anchorage for spinal instrumentation in the human cadaver. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Mar 15; 28(6):542-7. PMID: 12642759.
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    86. Battaglia TC, Armstrong DG, Schwend RM. Factors affecting forearm compartment pressures in children with supracondylar fractures of the humerus. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002 Jul-Aug; 22(4):431-9. PMID: 12131436.
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    87. Wind WM, Schwend RM, Armstrong DG. Predicting ulnar nerve location in pinning of supracondylar humerus fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002 Jul-Aug; 22(4):444-7. PMID: 12131438.
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    88. Schwend RM, Dewire PJ, Kowalski TM. Accuracy of fluoroscopically assisted laser targeting of the cadaveric thoracic and lumbar spine to place transpedicular screws. J Spinal Disord. 2000 Oct; 13(5):412-8. PMID: 11052350.
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    89. Schwend RM, Werth C, Johnston A. Femur shaft fractures in toddlers and young children: rarely from child abuse. J Pediatr Orthop. 2000 Jul-Aug; 20(4):475-81. PMID: 10912603.
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    90. Favorito PJ, Schwend RM. Intraarticular knee ganglion: a case report of an unusual cause of limping in a 4-year-old. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2000 Apr; 9(2):125-7. PMID: 10868364.
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    91. Schwend RM, Pratt WB, Fultz J. Untreated acetabular dysplasia of the hip in the Navajo. A 34 year case series followup. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1999 Jul; (364):108-16. PMID: 10416399.
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    92. Dias MS, Li V, Landi M, Schwend R, Grabb P. The embryogenesis of congenital vertebral dislocation: early embryonic buckling? Pediatr Neurosurg. 1998 Dec; 29(6):281-9. PMID: 9973673.
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    93. Schwend RM, Geiger J. Outpatient pediatric orthopedics. Common and important conditions. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1998 Aug; 45(4):943-71. PMID: 9728195.
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    94. Rodgers WB, Williams MS, Schwend RM, Emans JB. Spinal deformity in myelodysplasia. Correction with posterior pedicle screw instrumentation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1997 Oct 15; 22(20):2435-43. PMID: 9355227.
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    95. Rodgers WB, Schwend RM, Jaramillo D, Kasser JR, Emans JB. Chronic physeal fractures in myelodysplasia: magnetic resonance analysis, histologic description, treatment, and outcome. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Sep-Oct; 17(5):615-21. PMID: 9591999.
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    96. Mejia EA, Hennrikus WL, Schwend RM, Emans JB. A prospective evaluation of idiopathic left thoracic scoliosis with magnetic resonance imaging. J Pediatr Orthop. 1996 May-Jun; 16(3):354-8. PMID: 8728637.
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    97. Schwend RM, Hennrikus W, Hall JE, Emans JB. Childhood scoliosis: clinical indications for magnetic resonance imaging. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1995 Jan; 77(1):46-53. PMID: 7822355.
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    98. Waters PM, Kolettis GJ, Schwend R. Acute median neuropathy following physeal fractures of the distal radius. J Pediatr Orthop. 1994 Mar-Apr; 14(2):173-7. PMID: 8188829.
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    99. Schwend RM, Waters PM, Hey LA, Hall JE, Emans JB. Treatment of severe spondylolisthesis in children by reduction and L4-S4 posterior segmental hyperextension fixation. J Pediatr Orthop. 1992 Nov-Dec; 12(6):703-11. PMID: 1452736.
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