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Assistant clinical professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Charles Mehlman directs Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research and Orthopaedic Resident Education at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

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Charles T. Mehlman, DO, MPH

Title

Director, Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research; Co-Director, Brachial Plexus Center

Email

charles.mehlman@cchmc.org

Phone

513-636-4785

Fax

513-636-3928

Credentials

DO: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Athens, Ohio; 1989

MPH: Harvard School of Public Health, 1998

Internship: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Grandview Hospital and Medical Center; Dayton, Ohio; 1989-1990

Residency: Internal Medicine; Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine; Akron General Medical Center; Akron, Ohio; 1990-1991; Orthopaedic Surgery; Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Grandview Hospital and Medical Center; Dayton, Ohio, 1991-1995

Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati, Ohio; 1995-1996; MPH: Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, MPH; Harvard School of Public Health; Boston, Mass., 1996-1998

Certification: Board-certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998-2008

Awards and Honors

  • Medal of Merit, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; October 2006
  • Yearbook of Orthopedics; 1998 (Mosby, St. Louis, Mo.)
  • Radiation Exposure to the Orthopaedic Surgical Team
    During Fluoroscopy: "How Far Away is Far Enough?" -- included as one of the "papers representing significant advances and statements of important clinical principles" -- American Fracture Association; Nashville, Tenn.; second-place Myerding Award; Traumatic Hip Dislocations in Children; Spring 1998.

Research

  • Pediatric outcomes: quality of life following traumatic injury, traction and casting versus flexible intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures in children
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries 
  • Effectiveness of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the management of pediatric spinal deformity biomechanical study of Nancy nails, outcomes following pediatric thoracolumbar spinal trauma
  • Medical soft-tissue release and petrie casting for the treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
  • Perioperative complications associated with operative
    treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in children
  • Undisplaced fractures of the distal radius and ulna in children -- risk factors for displacement
  • Talus fractures in children
  • Complications associated with the use of meniscal arrows in children
  • Effectiveness of halo-femoral traction in the management of severe spinal deformity
  • Orthopaedic injuries in children secondary to airbag deployment
  • Buckle fractures of the distal radius and ulna -- risk factors for displacement
  • Hip problems associated with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome and effectiveness of flexible intermedullary nailing of pediatric tibia fractures

Funded Training Programs

  • University of Cincinnati Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
  • Ohio University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program
  • Michigan State University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Program (ACGME-accredited)

Research Grants and Contracts

Mehlman CT, Klein G. Non-Operative Treatment of Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.  University of Cincinnati Orthopaedic Department  2007 – current (Funded: UOREF)

Mehlman CT, McCarty M. Spondylolisthesis: Intra and Inter-Observer Variability in the Measurement of Percent Slip. University of Cincinnati Orthopaedic Department 2007 – current (Funded: UOREF)

Presentations

Mehlman CT. Shanghai POSNA-COUR (Children’s Orthopaedics in Underdeveloped Regions) Pediatric Orthopaedic Course “Spine Fractures”, “Legg-Calve Perthes Disease”, “Congenital Scoliosis”, “VEPTR”. Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Shanghai, China October 10 – 14, 2007

Mehlman CT. “So you think you know about forearm shaft fractures in children?”, “Ankle fractures in children are different!” Moderator: Pediatric Section AOAO Postgraduate Seminar, Atlanta, GA May 4 – 5, 2007

Mehlman CT. “Neonatal Brachial Plexus palsy: You’ve Come a Long Way Baby”. Fetal Care Center Grand Rounds, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH May 3, 2007

Mehlman CT. “The Pediatric Back: Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Lordosis”. Community Pediatrics Sunrise Lecture, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH April 3, 2007

Mehlman CT. “Neonatal Grand Rounds” Neonatology & Pulmonary Biology Grand Rounds. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH March 23, 2007

Mehlman CT. “China Orthopaedic Trip”, “Fracture of the Shaft: Forearm”, “Fracture of the Shaft: Femur”. Michigan State University Troy, MI November 8, 2006

Dunham RC, Mehlman CT, Foad SL. “Anterior Knee Pain in Children & Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment of Plica Syndrome”. High School and Collegiate Sports Medicine Conference, Cincinnati, OH June 16-18, 2006

Mehlman CT, Farmer J. “Teaching Orthopaedics on the Run: Tell Me the Story Backward”, Mehlman CT “The importance of evidence-based orthopaedics in resident training”.  14th Annual Osteopathic Orthopedic Educators’ Course for Directors and Trainers, Americal Osteopathic Academ of Orthopedics, Scottsdale, AZ May 6-7, 2006

Mehlman CT. “Pearl and Pitfalls”. Harrison Pediatrics, Harrison, OH November 30, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Scoliosis-An Overview for Those in the Trenches”. Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Cincinnati, OH November 15, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Kid’s Sports Shoulder and Elbow Injuries”. Queen City Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH November 3, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Congenital Spine”, “Femur Fractures in Children”. 8th Annual What’s New in Pediatric Orthopedics Albany Medical College, Albany, New York October 20 – 21, 2005

Mehlman CT. “My Kid’s Leg Looks Funny: Lower Extremity Problems in Children”. Batesville Pediatrics CME Lecture, Batesville, Indiana August 17, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Anatomical and Biomechanical Overview and Relationship to Shoulder Pathology”, “Anterior Knee Pain and Surgical Options”. High School and Collegiate Sports Medicine Conference, Cincinnati Children’s Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center, Cincinnati, Ohio  July 22 – July 24, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury: You’ve Come A Long Way Baby”. Ohio Osteopathic Association Annual Convention, Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter Vista East, Covington, KY June 23 – 26, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Anterior Knee Pain and Surgical Options”“Anatomical and Biomechanical Overview and Relationship to Shoulder Pathology”. 2nd Annual Management of the Female Athlete Prevention and Rehabilitation Strategies Conference, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH   July 22, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury: You’ve Come a Long Way Baby”. Visiting Professor Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL June 13, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Professionalism: Lifeline to Success” , “Alumni Research Series Kickoff”, “Research Case Study – High Points of a Project”, “The Importance of Research and Why Should I Care”, “Traits of a Good Research Project”. Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio May 4, 2005

Mehlman CT. “It’s a Bone Thing – Pearls and Pitfalls in Pediatric Fractures”. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Community Pediatrics Sunrise Lecture Series, Cincinnati, Ohio May 3, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury – You’ve Come a Long Way Baby”. University of Cincinnati Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cincinnati, Ohio April 22, 2005

Mehlman CT. “Evaluation of Joint Pain in the ER”. American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, 2005 Spring Conference, Chicago, IL April 15 – 17, 2005

Publications, Most Recent

Schmitt C, Mehlman CT, Meiss L. Hyphenated History: Erb-Duchenne Brachial Plexus Palsy. Am J Orthop. 2008;37(7): 356-358.

Shea KG, Scanlan KJ, Nilsson KJ, Wilson B, Mehlman CT. Interstate Variability of the Statute of Limitations for Medical Liability. J Pediatr Orthop 2008;28:370-374.

Wall EJ, Jain V, Vora V, Mehlman CT, Crawford AH. Complications of titanium and stainless steel elastic nail fixation of pediatric femoral fractures. JBJS Am. 2008 June;90(6):1305-13.

Foad SL, Mehlman CT, Ying J. The Epidemiology of neonatal brachial plexus palsy in the United States. JBJS June;90(6):1258-64.

Mehlman CT, Koepplinger ME. Hyphenated history: the Sever-L’Episcopo procedure. J Pediatr Orhop. 2007 Jul-Aug;27(5):533-6.

Mehlman CT, Bishai SK. Tibial nails for femoral shaft fractures in large adolescents with open femoral physes. J Trauma. 2007 Aug;63(2):424-8.

Okike K, Kocher MS, Mehlman CT, Bhandari M. Industry-sponsored research. Injury. 2008 Jun;39(6):666-80.

Shea KG, Scanlan KJ, Nilsson KJ, Wilson B, Mehlman CT. Interstate variability of the statute of limitations for medical liability: a cause for concern? J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Apr-May;28(3):370-4.

Okike K, Kocher MS, Mehlman CT, Heckman JD, Bhandari M. Publication bias in orthopaedic research: an analysis of scientific factors associated with publication in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume).

Okike K, Kocher MS, Mehlman CT, Bhandari M. Conflict of interest in orthopaedic research. An association between findings and funding in scientific presentations. JBJS Mar;89(3):608-12, 2007.

Srivastava AK, Mehlamn CT, Wall EJ, Do TT. Elastic stable intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Mar;28(2):152-8.

Mehlman CT, Nemeth NM, Glos DL. Antegrade versus retrograde titanium elastic nail fixation of pediatric distal-third femoral-shaft fractures: a mechanical study. J Orthop Trauma, Oct;20(9):608-12.

Mehlman CT, Shah SA, Dobbs MB, Chan DP. 2005 Scoliosis Research Society Asian Traveling Fellowship: Report to the Education Committee. Spine. 2006 Sep 15;31(20):2288.

Mehlman CT, Wenger DR. The top 25 at 25: citation classics in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 Sep-Oct;26(5):691-4.

Shinde A, Mehlman CT, Collins MH. Aneurysmal bone cysts express vascular markers.Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2006 Jan-Feb;9(1):38-43. Epub 2006 Apr 4.

Moon ES, Mehlman CT. Factores de Riesgo de Necrosis Avascular Tras Fracturas de Cuello Femoral en Ninos: 22 Casos de Cincinnati y Meta-analisis de 360 Casos.J Orthop Trauma. 2006 May;20(5):376.

Moon ES, Mehlman CT. Risk factors for avascular necrosis after femoral nect fractures in children: 25 Cincinnnati cases and meta-analysis of 360 cases.J Orthop Trauma. 2006 May;20(5):323-9.

VanderBeek BL, Mehlman CT, Foad SL, Wall EJ, Crawford AH. The use of conscious sedation for pain control during forearm fracture reduction in children: does race matter?J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 Jan-Feb;26(1):53-7.

West DL, Mehlman CT. Medial Epicondylar Apophysitis: A Component of Little Leaguers Elbow.J Am Osteo Acad Orthop; 42:40-43, 2005.

Mehlman CT, Al-Sayyad MJ, Crawford AH. Effectiveness of spinal Release and Halo-Femoral Traction in the Management of Severe Spinal Deformity. JPO, 24: 667 – 673, 2004.

Paksima N, Panchal A, Posner MA, Green SM, Mehlman CT, Hiebert R. A Meta-Analysis of the Literature on Distal Radius Fractures: Review of 615 Articles.Hosp for Joint Diseases 62(1&2):, 40-46.

Lucas JC, Mehlman CT, Laor T. The Location of the Biceps Tendon in Completely Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children: A Report of Four Cases with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cadaveric Correlation.J Pediatr Orthop; 24(3): 249-253, 2004.

Professional Organization Memberships

  • National Athletic Trainers Association, 1980 to 1990
  • American Osteopathic Association, 1985 to present
  • North American Spine Society, 1998 to present
  • American Fracture Association, 1998
  • American Medical Association, 1999 to present
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, inducted as fellow, 1998; candidate member, 1991 to present; Publications Committee, 1996 to present; Research Committee, 1996 to present; Chair, 1998 to present; Pediatric Section, 1996 to present; President, 1998 to 1999
  • Ohio State Medical Association, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, 1996 to present; Ohio Osteopathic Association, 1985 to present; Committee on Student Affairs and Physician Placement, 1990 to present; House of Delegates Member, 1999; Professional Affairs Committee, 1999 to present
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 1999 to present
  • American Academy of Pediatrics 1999 – present
  • American College of Medical Quality, 1999 to present
  • Cincinnati Academy of Osteopathic Medicine & The Ohio Osteopathic Association, President 2002-presen
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America 2000 – present
  • Scoliosos Research Society Cabinet, Member 2008-present
  • Committees:
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Guideline on Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures Task Force (16 members) Chairperson – Mininder S. Kocher, MD, MPH Member - March 2008 – Current
    • Scoliosis Research Society Global Outreach Committee, Chair – August 2008 - Current
    • Long Range Planning Committee, Member – August 2008 – Current
    • Awards & Scholarship Committee, Member – August 2008 – Current
    • Worldwide Course Committee, Member – August 2008 – Current

Teaching

Associate Professor, Clinical Affiliated, University of Cincinnati, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Associate Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens Ohio

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville Kentucky

Abstracts

Abstracts/Presentations, Most Recent

Mehlman CT. Hospital Costs Associated with Surgical Treatment of AI.Scoliosis Research Society 43rd Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, UT September 10- 13, 2008

Shea KG, Grimm NL, Belzer J, Pfeiffer R, Nilssson K, Mehlman CT. Volumetric Damage of the Femoral Physis During Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 2008 Annual Meeting Albuquerque, NM April 30 – May 3, 2008

Mehlman CT. Update on the Management of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy. Congenital Scoliosis Arab Health Congress 2008 Pakistan Orthocon Dubai, UAE January 28 - 31, 2008

Mehlman CT, Greiwe M, Wall EJ, Crawford AH. Stiffness in displaced pediatric both-bone forearm fractures. 2007 European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society, Sorrento, Italy April 10 -14, 2007

Mehlman CT, McDonald N, Glos DL, Bylski-Austrow D. Flexible Nail Fixation of Distal Third Femur Fractures: Antegrade vs Retrograde Insertion Affects Construct Stiffness. 2006 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting San Diego, CA; May 3 – 6, 2006

Moon ES, Mehlman CT. Risk factors for avascular necrosis following femoral neck fractures in children: A meta-analysis of 360 patients. 25th Annual European Pediatric Orthopedic Society Dresden, Germany April 4-9, 2006

McDonald N, Mehlman CT, Byslki-Austrow D, Glos D.Nail fixation of distal third paediatric femur fractures: Insertion approach affects stiffness. 25th Annual European Pediatric Orthopedic Society Dresden, Germany April 4-9, 2006

Foad S, Mehlman CT, Wall EJ.Patients who’ve been told they have scoliosis score the same on the SRS-22 as scoliosis patients. 25th Annual European Pediatric Orthopedic Society Dresden, Germany April 4-9, 2006

McDonald N, Mehlman CT, Bylski-Austrow D, Glos D. Nail Fixation of Distal Third Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: Retrograde Insertion Increases Stiffness in Bending but Not Axial Torsion Instruction Coursel Lecture. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Chicago, IL March 22-26, 2006

McDonald N, Mehlman CT, Bylski-Austrow D, Glos D. The Difficult Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Tips and Techniqes to Avoid Complications.  73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL March 22-26, 2006

Standoli F, Barton B, Jonah D, Dennision R, Mehlman CT, Koptis SE.Effectiveness of Bracing for Thoracolumbar Kyphosis in Achondroplasia. 40th Annual Meeting Scoliosis Research Society: The Immature Spine and Adult Spinal Deformity, Miami, FL October 27-30, 2005

Mehlman CT. Orthopaedic Brachial Plexus Injury.  2005 Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Orlando, FL October 22-25, 2005

Standoli F, Barton B, Johah D, Dennison R, Mehlman CT, Kopits SE. Effectiveness of Bracing for Thoracolumbar Kyphosis in Achondroplasia. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe, Barcelona, Spain September 21 – 24, 2005

Mehlman CT, Wall EJ, Foad SL. Patients Who’ve Been Told They Have Scoliosis Score the Same on the SRS-22 as Scoliosis Patients Requiring Treatment.  2005 Annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe, Barcelona, Spain September 21 – 24, 2005

Bhatt T, Mehlman CT, Foad SL, Crawford AH. Weight > 99 Pounds (45kg) and Age > 12 Years Predict Malunion Following Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (Nancy Nailing) of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children. 24th Annual Meeting European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society, Palma de Mallorca, Spain April 6 – 9, 2005

Mehlman CT. Instructional Course Lecture 315 “The Difficult Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Tips and Techniques to Avoid Complications". American Academy of Orthopaeic Surgeons 72nd Annual Meeting, Wahington, DC March 9 – March 14, 2005

Mehlman CT, Wall EJ, Foad SL. Patients Who've Been Told They Have Scoliosis Score the Same on the SRS-22 as Scoliosis Patients Requiring Treatment. 2004 International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda, July 1 – July 3, 2004.

Mehlman, CT, Lee, T, Foad SL. The Reliability of Cobb angle Measurements Using the Digital Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS) Versus Manual Measurements. 2004 International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda, July 1 – July 3, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Alsayyad MJ, Crawford AH. Effectiveness of Spinal Release and Halo-Femoral Traction in the Management of Severe Spinal Deformity. 2004 SpineWeek/Eurospine. Porto, Portugal, May 30 – June 7, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Wall EJ, Foad SL. Patients Who've Been Told They Have Scoliosis Score the Same on the SRS-22 as Scoliosis Patients Requiring Treatment. 2004 Annual Meeting Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America St. Louis, MO, April 27 – May 1, 2004.

Bhatt T, Mehlman CT, Foad SL, Crawford AH. Weight > 99 Pounds (45kg) and Age > 12 Years Predict Malunion Following Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (Nancy Nailing) of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children. 2004 Annual Meeting Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, St. Louis, MO, April 27 – May 1, 2004.

Ways Kids Get Hurt. Anterior Knee Pain in the Young Athlete. Little League Elbow and Shoulder. Physical Examination (Shoulder / Upper Extremity). Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Sports Medicine Symposium Cincinnati, OH, April 16-17, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Wall EJ, Foad SL. Patients Who've Been Told They Have Scoliosis Score the Same on the SRS-22 as Scoliosis Patients Requiring Treatment. 24th Meeting European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Geneva, Switzerland. March 31 – April 3, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Balasa VV, Gruppo RA, Pillow A, Becker A, Stroop D, Gluek CJ, Wang P, Roy D, Wall EJ, Crawford AH. Legg-Perthes Disease and Thrombophilia. POSNA Specialty Day, March 10 – 13, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Moon E, Foad SL. Femoral Neck Fractures in Children: 20 Cincinnati Cases & Meta-analysis of 33 Cases. POSNA Specialty Day, March 10 – 13, 2004.

Mehlman CT, Balasa VV, Gruppo RA, Pillow A, Becker A, Stroop D, Gluek CJ, Wang P, Roy D, Wall EJ, Crawford AH. Legg-Perthes Disease and Thrombophilia. Instructional Course Lecture #172, The Difficult Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Tips and tricks to avoid complications. 71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 10 – 13, 2004.

Idiopathic Scoliosis – An Evidence Based Approach. Congenital and Neuromuscular Scoliosis. And Spondylolisthesis in Children and Adolescents. Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine/CORE, Dayton, OH, February 13, 2004.

Idiopathic Scoliosis: Common Myths, Current Evidence & Candent Ideas. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Grand Rounds, January 20, 2004.

Books

Mehlman CT, Crawford AH.Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence: Orthopedic Trauma. Wheeler, Derek S.; Wong, Hector R; Shanley, Thomas P. (Eds.). Springer-Verlag London Limited Pulicshing; Section XII, Chapter 132, pp 1589-1597, 2007.

Mehlman CT. Forearm, Wrist and Hand Trauma. OKU 9. Published

Mehlman CT, Wall EJ. Injuries to the Shafts of the Radius and Ulna. In: sixth edition of Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children. JH Beaty and JR Kasser. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2005.

Crawford AH, Roy DR, Wall EJ, Mehlman CT. In: Rudolph's Pediatrics, Twenty-First Edition. C Rudolph and A Rudolph. McGraw-Hill. New York. 2002.

Special Interests

Musculoskeletal outcomes research; orthopaedic trauma; bone tumors; arthroscopic surgery; shoulder and elbow surgery; spine surgery; foot and ankle surgery; limb deficiencies in children

Editorial Board Memberships

  • Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, International Editorial Board Member
  • Evidence-Based Sentinel Reader (Evaluator) - McMaster University
  • The Orthopod: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, Vice-Chairman, Editorial Review Board
  • The Spine Journal: Official Journal of the North American Spine Society, Associate Board Member
  • Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Associate Board Member
  • Orthopaedic Surgery for eMedicine, Member, Editorial Review Board
  • Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, Consultant Reviewer
  • Lippincott Raven, The Journal of Trauma, Member, Manuscript Review Board
  • Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Member, Manuscript Review Board
  • The Orthopod Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Associate Editor
  • The Physician and Sportsmedicine, McGraw-Hill, Member, Manuscript Review Board
  • Turner-White Communications, Member, Manuscript Review Board, Hospital Physician
  • Cliggott Publishing, Member, Manuscript Review Board – Consultant
  • The Journal of Pediatrics, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., Member, Manuscript Review Board

International Service

  • Spine related orthopaedic mission
    Shanghai, China
    October 14 – 21, 2007
    September 20 – 29, 2006
    June 26 – July 7, 2005
    May 3 – 14, 2004

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