David L. Skaggs, MD
Endowed Chair of Pediatric Spinal Disorders
Associate Director, Childrens Orthopaedic Center
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Doctor David Skaggs received his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience form Amherst College and his Medical Degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and remained at Columbia University for his orthopedic residency. He completed one fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and spinal deformity at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and a second in orthopedic basic science research at Columbia University.
Dr. Skaggs has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed research studies. His textbooks are used to teach surgeons in training at many of the country's top medical schools. Books include "Staying Out of Trouble with your Pediatric Patients" and "Masters Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Pediatric Orthopaedics." He currently serves as an Editor for Rockwood and Wilkins' "Fractures in Children." Dr. Skaggs' research includes seminal publications about pediatric spine disorders and trauma.
He has served in many leadership roles in national and international professional societies and is recognized by numerous societies including selection as an American-British-Canadian traveling fellow, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) traveling fellow, and the inaugural POSNA Young Investigator Award.
Dr. Skaggs currently is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with Tenure at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Vice Chair of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Skaggs is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric spinal deformity and is a frequent visiting professor and lecturer on this topic. Dr. Skaggs currently holds the Endowed Chair of Pediatric Spinal Disorders at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Among Dr. Skaggs' many interests, which includes rock climbing and yoga, he enjoys spending time with his three children and wife.
Medtronic: Consultant, Grants/Research Support, Speakers' Bureau
Stryker Spine: Consultant, Speakers' Bureau
Peer-reviewed
1. Skaggs DL, Weidenbaum M, Iatridis JC, Ratcliffe A, Mow VC. Regional variations in the tensile properties and biomechanical composition of human annulus fibroses. Spine 19(12):1310-1319, 1994.
2. Skaggs DL, Warden WH, Mow VC. Structure and function of radial tie fibers in the bovine medial meniscus. J Orthop Res 10(2):176-185, 1994.
3. Skaggs DL, Grelsemar RP. Use of a sheathed knife in hip arthroscopy. Orthop Rev 22(10):1171, 1993.
4. Skaggs DL, Tolo VT Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 4:9-16, 1996.
5. Skaggs DL, Bassett GS. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Update for the nineties. Am Fam Phys 53:2327-2334, 1996
6. Skaggs DL, Kaminsky C, Eskander-Rickars E, Tolo VT, Bassett GS. Lengthening of the Psoas tendon at the "over the brim" position: anatomic investigation and surgical technique. Clin Orthop 339:174-179, 1997.
7. Bassett GS, Barton KL, Skaggs DL. Laser doppler flowmetry during open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Clin Orthop 340:158-64, 1997.
8. Skaggs DL, Elbow Fractures in Children: Diagnosis and Management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 5:303-312, 1997.
9. Skaggs D, Pershad J: Pediatric Elbow Trauma. Ped Emerg Care 13: 425-434, 1997.
10. Gilsanz V, Skaggs DL, Kovanlikaya A, Sayer J, Loro ML, Kaufman F, Korenman SG. Differential Effect of race on the Axial and Appendicular Skeletons of Children. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 83:1420-1427, 1998.
11. Hammond W, Kay RM, Skaggs DL. Operative Management of Supracondylar Fractures in Children. AORN J 86:186-200, 1998.
12. Skaggs DL, Hale JM, Buggay, SD, Kay RM. Use of a hybrid eternal fixator in a juxta-articular, comminuted fracture of the distal humerus. J Orthop Trauma 12(6):439-442 1998.
13. Kay RM, Skaggs DL. Montagia fractures in children. Am J Orthop Surg 27(9), 606-609 1998.
14. Skaggs DL, Kaminsky C, Kay RM, Tolo V, Reynolds RAK. Reliability of the acetabular index in developmentally dysplastic hips. J Ped Orthop 18(6):799-801, 1998.
15. Raimondo RA, Skaggs DL, Rosenwasser MP, Dick HM. Lengthening of pediatric forearm deformities using the Ilizarov technique: functional and cosmetic results. J Hand Surge Am 24(2):331-8, 1999.
16. Skaggs DL, Leet A, Money M, Shaw B, Tolo VT. Complications of external fixation in the treatment of femur fractures in children. J Ped Orthop 19(5):582-586, 1999.
17. Skaggs DL, Kautz S, Kay RM, Tolo VT. Effect of delay of surgical treatment on rate of infection in open fractures in children. J Ped Orthop 20:19-22, 2000.
18. Skaggs DL, Roberts JM, Codsi MD, Meyers BC, Moral L, Masso PD. Mild gait abnormality and leg discomfort in a young child secondary to extra-dural ganglioneuroma. Am J Orthop Surg 29(2):111-114, 2000.
19. Skaggs DL, Mirzaryan R. Fat pad sign in occult pediatric elbow fractures. J Bone Joint Surg 81A(10):1429-33, 1999.
20. Leet A, Skaggs DL. The Limping Child. Am Fam Physician 61:1011-8, 2000.
21. Skaggs DL, Moon C, Kay RM, Peterson HA. Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica of the acetabulum. A report of two cases. J Bone Joint Surg 82A(3): 409-414, 2000.
22. Kay RM, Dennis S, Rethlefsen S, Reynolds RA, Skaggs DL, Tolo VT. The effect of preoperative gait analysis on orthopedic decision-making. Clin Orthop Rel Res 372:217-22, 2000.
23. Skaggs DL, DuBois B, Kay RM, Hale JM, Tolo V. A Simplified Valgus Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur in Children. J Ped Orthop (B) 9:114-118, 2000.
24. Skaggs DL, Codsi M, Roberts JM, Meyers BC, Masso PD. Rapidly progressing scoliosis with unilateral absence of the clavicle and fused cervical vertebrae. Am J Orthop Surg 29(5):383-386, 2000.
25. Kay RM, Dennis S, Rethlefsen S, Skaggs DL. Impact of Postoperative Gait Analysis on Orthopedic Care. Clin Orthop Rel Res 374:259-64, 2000.
26. Codsi MJ, Keens TG, Stein JE, Miyasaka K, Skaggs DL. Respiratory failure in postpneumonectomy syndrome complicated by thoracic lordoscoliosis: treatment with prosthetic implants, partial vertebrectomies, and spinal fusion. Spine 25(19):2531-6, 2000.
27. Skaggs DL, Rethlefsen S, Kay RM, Dennis S, Reynolds RAK, Tolo VT. Variability in Gait Analysis Interpretation. J Ped Orthop 20(6): 759-764, 2000.
28. Kay RM, Jaki KA, Skaggs DL. The Effect of Femoral Rotation on the Projected Femoral Neck-Shaft Angle. J Ped Orthop 20(6):736-739, 2000.
29. Skaggs DL, Samuelson MA, Hale JM, Kay RM, Tolo VT. Complications of posterior iliac crest bone grafting in spine surgery in children. Spine 25(18):2400-2, 2000.
30. Tang CW, Skaggs DL, Kay RM. Elbow aspiration and arthrogram: an alternative method. Am J Orthop 30:256, 2000.
31. Barton KL, Kaminsky CK, Green DW, Shean CJ, Kautz SM, Skaggs DL. Reliability of a modified Gartland classification of supracondylar humerus fractures. J Pediatr Orthop 21(1):27-30, 2001
32. Skaggs DL, Clemons S, M Vitale, Femino JD, Kay RM. Access to orthopedic care for children with Government versus private insurance in California. Pediatrics, 107(6):1405-1408, 2001.
33. Kay RM, Rethlefsen SA, Dennis SW, Skaggs DL. Prediction of gait velocity in post-operative cerebral palsy patients. J Pediatr Orthop, 10B:275-278, 2001.
34. Skaggs DL, Loro ML, Kuehn S, Pitukcheewanont P, Tolo V, Gilsanz V. Increased body weight and decreased radial cross-sectional dimensions in girls with forearm fractures. J Bone Min Res 16:1337-1342, 2001.
35. Kay RM, Skaggs DL Bilateral Hip Dislocations in a Father and Son with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Orthopedics 24:1165-1166, 2001.
36. Vitale MG. Skaggs DL. Developmental dysplasia of the hip from six months to four years of age. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 9(6):401-11, 2001.
37. Skaggs DL, Kim SK. Greene NW. Harris D. Miller JH. Differentiation between bone infarction and acute osteomyelitis in children with sickle-cell disease with use of sequential radionuclide bone-marrow and bone scans. J Bone Joint Surg 83-A(12):1810-3, 2001.
38. Kay RM, Rethlefsen SA, Skaggs D, Arabella Leet A. Outcome of Medial Versus Combined Medial and Lateral Hamstring Lengthening Surgery in Cerebral Palsy J Ped Orthop 22:169-172, 2002.
39. Tang CW, Kay RM, Skaggs DL. Growth Arrest of the Distal Radius Following a Metaphyseal Fracture J Ped Orthop(B) 11:89-92, 2002.
40. Skaggs DL, Roy A K, Pfiefer C, Vitale MG, Pfiefer C, Baird G, Femino D, Kay R M. Quality of evaluation and management of children requiring timely orthopedic surgery prior to admission to a tertiary pediatric facility. J Ped Orthop 22:265-267:2002
41. Femino JD, Early SD, Skaggs DL. Current management of pediatric musculoskeletal infections and tumors. Curr Opin Orthop 2002, 13:419-423, 2002.
42. Vitale MG. Guha A. Skaggs DL. Orthopaedic manifestations of neurofibromatosis in children: an update. Clin Orthop& Rel Res. (401):107-18, 2002 .
43. Flynn JM, Skaggs D, Paul D. Sponseller, Ganley TJ, Kay RM, and Leitch KK The Operative Management of Pediatric Fractures of the Lower Extremity J Bone Joint Surg Am 84: 2288-2300, 2002.
44. Kay RM, Rethlefsen SA, Julia M. Hale, Skaggs DL, Tolo VT. Comparison of Proximal and Distal Rotational Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy J Ped Orthop; 23(2):150-154, 2003
45. Huang EY. Acosta JM. Gardocki RJ. Danielson PD. Skaggs DL. Reynolds RA. Tolo VT. Stein JE. Thoracoscopic anterior spinal release and fusion: evolution of a faster, improved approach. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 37(12):1732-5, 2002.
46. Ziv ET. Gordon McComb J. Krieger MD. Skaggs DL. Iatrogenic intraspinal epidermoid tumor: two cases and a review of the literature. Spine. 29(1):E15-8, 2004 .
47. Early SD, Kay RM, Maguire MF, Skaggs DL Delayed neurologic injury due to bone graft migration into the spinal canal following scoliosis surgery. Orthopedics 26(5):515-6, May 2003.
48. Noonan KJ. Flynn JM. Skaggs DL. Report on the 2002 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Traveling Fellowship. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 24(2):231-4, 2004 Mar-Apr.
49. Skaggs DL. Cluck MW. Mostofi A. Flynn JM. Kay RM. Lateral-entry pin fixation in the management of supracondylar fractures in children. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. 86-A(4):702-7, April 2004
50. Kay RM. Rethlefsen S. Reed M. Do KP. Skaggs DL. Wren TA. Changes in pelvic rotation after soft tissue and bony surgery in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 24(3):278-82, May-Jun 2004.
51. Gupta N. Kay RM. Leitch K. Femino JD. Tolo VT. Skaggs DL. Effect of surgical delay on perioperative complications and need for open reduction in supracondylar humerus fractures in children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 24(3):245-8, May-Jun 2004.
52. Yuan N. Skaggs DL. Davidson Ward SL. Platzker AC. Keens TG. Preoperative polysomnograms and infant pulmonary function tests do not predict prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation in children following scoliosis repair. Ped Pulmon. 38(3):256-60, Sep 2004 .
53. Kay RM. Rethlefsen SA. Fern-Buneo A. Wren TA. Skaggs DL. Botulinum toxin as an adjunct to serial casting treatment in children with cerebral palsy. J Bone Joint Surge 86-A(11):2377-84, Nov 2004.
54. Skaggs DL, Friend L, Alman B, Chambers H , Schmitz M, Leake B, Kay RM, Flynn JM. The Effect of Surgical Delay on Infection In 554 Open Fractures In Children, J Bone Joint Surge 87-A(1):8-12, 2005.
55. Ryan DD. Rethlefsen SA. Skaggs DL. Kay RM. Results of tibial rotational osteotomy without concomitant fibular osteotomy in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 25(1):84-8, 2005 Jan-Feb.
56. Vitale MA. Arons RR. Hyman JE. Skaggs DL. Roye DP. Vitale MG. The contribution of hospital volume, payer status, and other factors on the surgical outcomes of scoliosis patients: a review of 3,606 cases in the State of California. J Pediatr Orthop. 25(3):393-9, 2005 May-Jun.
57. Hwang AH. Hwang MM. Xie HW. Hardy BE. Skaggs DL. Access to urologic care for children in California: Medicaid versus private insurance. Urology. 66(1):170-3, 2005 .
58. Yuan N. Skaggs DL. Dorey F. Keens TG. Preoperative predictors of prolonged postoperative mechanical ventilation in children following scoliosis repair. Pediatric Pulmonology. 40(5):414-9, 2005 Nov.
59. Vitale MG. Kessler MW. Choe JC. Hwang MW. Tolo VT. Skaggs DL. Pelvic fractures in children: an exploration of practice patterns and patient outcomes. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 25(5):581-7, 2005 Sep-Oct.
60. Yuan N. Fraire JA. Margetis MM. Skaggs DL. Tolo VT. Keens TG. The effect of scoliosis surgery on lung function in the immediate postoperative period. Spine. 30(19):2182-5, 2005 Oct.
61. Vitale MA. Heyworth BE. Skaggs DL. Roye DP Jr. Lipton CB. Vitale MG. Comparison of the volume of scoliosis surgery between spine and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship-trained surgeons in New York and California. J Bone Joint Surge. 87-A(12):2687-92, 2005 Dec.
62. Stewart DG Jr. Kay RM. Skaggs DL. Open fractures in children. Principles of evaluation and management. J Bone Joint Surge. 87-A(12):2784-98, 2005 Dec.
63. Kay RM. Skaggs DL. Pediatric polytrauma management. J Pediatr Orthop26(2):268-77, 2006 Mar-Apr.
64. Stewart DG Jr. Skaggs DL. Consultation with the Specialist: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Pediatrics in Review. 27(8):299-305, 2006 Aug.
65. Ho CA. Skaggs DL. Tang CW. Kay RM. Use of flexible intramedullary nails in pediatric femur fractures. [Journal Article] J Ped Ortho.p 26(4):497-504, 2006 Jul-Aug
66. Skaggs DL. Lehmann CL. Rice C. Killelea BK. Bauer RM. Kay RM. Vitale MG. Access to orthopaedic care for children with medicaid versus private insurance: results of a national survey. J Ped Orthops. 26(3):400-4, 2006 May-Jun.
67. Skaggs DL. Early SD. D'Ambra P. Tolo VT. Kay RM. Back pain and backpacks in school children. J Ped Orthops. 26(3):358-63, 2006 May-Jun.
68. Storer SK. Skaggs DL. Pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation of pediatric congenital and developmental disorders. Instructional Course Lectures. 55:615-23, 2006.
69. Storer SK. Skaggs DL. Developmental dysplasia of the hip. American Family Physician. 74(8):1310-6, 2006 Oct 15.
70. Leitch KK. Kay RM. Femino JD. Tolo VT. Storer SK. Skaggs DL. Treatment of multidirectionally unstable supracondylar humeral fractures in children. A modified Gartland type-IV fracture. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume. 88(5):980-5, 2006 May.
71. Claudius I. Skaggs D. Nager A. Poststabilization care for pediatric fractures: a follow-up survey. Ped Emerg Care. 22(8):562-5, 2006 Aug.
72. Cluck MW. Skaggs DL. Cobalt chromium sublaminar wires for spinal deformity surgery. Spine. 31(19):2209-12, 2006 Sep 1
73. Buchowski JM, Bhatnagar R, Skaggs DL, Sponseller PD: Temporary internal distraction as an aid to correction of severe scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg 88A(9):2035-2041, 2006
74. Rethlefsen SA, Healy BS, Wren TAL , Skaggs DL, and Kay RM. Causes of Intoeing Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy. J Bone Joint Surg 88-A:2175-2180, 2006.
75. Ramachandran M. Kay RM. Skaggs DL. Treatment of hip dislocation in kabuki syndrome: a report of three hips in two patients. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 27(1):37-40, 2007 Jan-Feb.
76. Skaggs DL. Oda JE. Lerman L. McGoldrick E. Rice C. Weiss J. Kay RM. Insurance status and delay in orthotic treatment in children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 27(1):94-7, 2007 Jan-Feb.
77. Sankar WN. Hebela NM. Skaggs DL. Flynn JM. Loss of pin fixation in displaced supracondylar humeral fractures in children: causes and prevention. J Bone Joint Surg 89(4)-A:713-7,2007.
78. Buchowski JM, Skaggs DL, Sponseller PD: Temporary internal distraction as an aid to correction of severe scoliosis. Surgical technique. J Bone Joint Surg Am 89(suppl 2, part 2):297-309, 2007.
79. Weiss JM, Skaggs D, Tanner J, Tolo V. Cell Saver: is it beneficial in scoliosis surgery? J Child Orthop 1:221-227, 2007.
80. Choi PD. Rose RK. Kay RM. Skaggs DL. Compartment syndrome of the thigh in an infant: a case report. J Orthop Trauma. 21(8):587-90, 2007
81. Albrekston J. Kay RM, Tolo VT, Skaggs DL. Abduction pillow immobilization following hip surgery: a wecome alternative for selected patients. J Child Orthop 1:299-305, 2007.
82. Sankar WN, Albrekston J, Lerman L, Tolo VT, Skaggs DL. Scoliosis in-brace curve correction and patient preference of CAD/CAM versus plaster molded TLSOs. J Child Orthop 1:345-349, 2007
83. Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Roye DP, Gomez, JA. Betz RR, Emans JB, Skaggs D L, Smith JT. Song K, Campbell RM Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome. J Ped Orthop. 28(2):239-243, March 2008.
84. Skaggs DL, Sankar WN, Albrektson J, Vaishnav S, Choi PD, Kay RM. How Safe Is the Operative Treatment of Gartland Type 2 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children? J Ped Orthop. 28(2):139-141, March 2008.
85. Sankar, W; Chen, J; Kay, Robert M ; Skaggs, D L Incidence of Occult Fracture in Children With Acute Ankle Injuries. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 28(5):500-501, July/August 2008.
86. Omid R. Choi PD. Skaggs DL. Supracondylar humeral fractures in children. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume. 90(5):1121-32, 2008 May.
87. Skaggs DL. Lerman LD. Albrektson J. Lerman M. Stewart DG. Tolo VT. Use of a noninvasive halo in children. Spine. 33(15):1650-4, 2008 Jul 1.
88. Roach JW. Skaggs DL. Sponseller PD. Macleod LM. Is research presented at the scoliosis research society annual meeting influenced by industry funding? Spine. 33(20):2208-12, 2008 Sep 15.
89. M. Ramachandran; D. L. Skaggs; H. A. Crawford; D. M. Eastwood; F. D. Lalonde, MD; M. G. Vitale, MD; T. T. Do,; and R. M. Kay, MD. Delaying Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures in Children: Hs the Pendulum Swung too Far?, J Bone Joint Surge: 90-B, 1228-1233, 2008
90. Kasimian S. Skaggs DL. Sankar WN. Farlo J. Goodarzi M. Tolo VT. Aprotinin in pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis surgery. lEuropean Spine Journal. 17(12):1671-5, 2008 Dec.
91. Skaggs DL, Bushman G, Grunander T, Wong P, Sankar W, Tolo VT. Shortening of Growing-Rod Spinal Instrumentation Reverses Cardiac Failure in Child with Marfan Syndrome and Scoliosis, J Bone Joint Surge, 90-A 2745-2750, 2008.
92. Sankar WN, Weiss J, Skaggs DL, Orthopaedic Conditions in the Newborn, J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2009 17: 112-122.
93. Limpaphayom, N; Skaggs, DL.; McComb, G; Krieger, M; Tolo, VT., Complications of Halo Use in Children, Spine. 34(8):779-784, April 15, 2009.
Peer-reviewed, In Press
1. Complications of Halo Use in Children, Spine.
2. Distal Humerus Osteotomy for Supracondylar Fracture Malunion in Children: A Study of Perioperative Complications, Am J Ortho Surge.
3. Nutritional Effects of VEPTR, Spine.
4. Neurologic Risk in Growing Rod Spine Surgery in Early Onset Scoliosis: Is Neuromonitoring necessary for all cases?, Spine.
5. Aprotinin Use in Pediatric Spine surgery, European Spine J 6. Efficacy of Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring in VEPTR Surgery for Early Onset Spinal Deformity, Spine.
Peer-reviewed, Submitted
1. Dega Osteotomies In Pediatric Hips, J Ped Orthop.
2. Prior Treatment of Fracture Patients in a Tertiary Pediatric Emergency Department: Informal Referrals from Other Emergency Departments, J Ped Orthop.
3. Complications with flexible nailing of femur fractures more than double with child obesity and weight >50 Kg, J ped Orthop.
4. A New Surgical Technique for Treatment of Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Malunions in Children. J Child Orthop.
5. A New Classification System Predictive of Complications in Surgically Treated Pediatric Humeral Lateral Condyle Fractures, J Bone Joint Surge.
6. The Pulseless Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children, J Bone Joint Surge.
Non-peer-reviewed
1. McGinley BJ, Skaggs DL, Roye DP. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Emerg Pediatr 5(4): 81-83, 1992.
2. Skaggs DL, Warden WH, Roye DP. Pediatric ankle injuries. Emerg Pediatr 6:122-125, 1993.
3. Reynolds RAK, Skaggs DL. Prescribing orthoses for pediatric patients (letter). Biomechanics: The Magazine of Lower Extremity Movement 2(5): 9, 1995.
4. Skaggs DL, Roye DP. Infantile and juvenile scoliosis. Spine: State of the Art Reviews 8(3): 605-621, 1994.
5. Ishak A, Skaggs DL. Foot and ankle pediatric bracing. Biomechanics: The Magazine of Lower Extremity Movement 2(7): 35-36, 1995.
6. Kautz S, Skaggs DL. Spinal Disorders in Children. Contemp Ped, 15(9):111-128, 1998.
7. Skaggs DL Access to Orthopedic Care for Children with Medi-Cal. California Pediatrician, 9-12, Fall 2001.
8. Skaggs DL, Samuelson MA, Hale JM, Kay RM, Tolo VT. Complications of posterior iliac crest bone grafting in spine surgery in children. Spine 25(18):2400-2, 2000. Reviewed in The Yearbook of Orthopedics, 2001, Ed: Bernard F. Morrey, p.39, 2001.
9. Skaggs DL Metatarsus Adductus Pediatrics in review, 23:254, July 2002.
10. Skaggs DL, Obtaining academic research funding. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Bulletin, 52(2):21, April, 2004.
11. Rice CN, Skaggs DL A New Treatment for Children with Early Scoliosis or Thoracic Deformity. California Pediatrician, p.9-10, Spring 2004.
12. Skaggs, DL. Commentary on Neurosurgical Management of Myelomeningocele. Pediatrics in Review, American Academy of Pediatrics, 26:58, 2005.
Textbooks—Primary Author/Editor
1. Skaggs, David L.; Flynn, John M. Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
2. Tolo, Vernon T.; Skaggs, David L. Masters Techniques in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
3. Beaty, J; Kasser, J; Skaggs, David L.; Flynn, J; Waters, P (eds) Rockwood and Wilkins Fractures in Children, Philadelphia, Lippincott, Williams & Wilins, 2010.
Textbooks—Section Editor
1. AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review, Ed. Lieberman JR, Pediatirc Section Editors, Kay, RM, Skaggs, DL, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois, 2009.
Book Reviews
1. Skeletal Trauma in Children. 3rd ed. Neil E. Green and Marc F. Swiontkowski, editors. Philadelphia: Suanders;2003. J Bone Joint Surge, 85-A, 1415, 2003.
Chapters
1. Vitale M, Skaggs DL. Elbow and Forearm: Pediatric Aspects, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 7 (Kenneth J. Koval, Ed) American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 299-306, 2002.
2. Moon CN, Femino JD, Skaggs DL. Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica. National Organization for Rare Disorders, Guide to Rare Disorders Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA; 2003:p 186.
3. Flynn JM, Skaggs DL, Sponseller PD, Ganley TJ, Kay RM, Leitch KK. The surgical management of pediatric fractures of the lower extremity. Instructional Course Lectures. 52:647-59, 2003.
4. Leitch K, Skaggs DL. Pediatric Orthopedics. Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004.
5. Storer SK, Vitale M, Skaggs DL. Spine. Pediatrics. (K. E. Cramer, S. A. Scherl, Eds.) Series: Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials (P. Tornetta III, T. A. Einhorn, Eds.), 2004.
6. Skaggs, DL. Extra-Articular Injuries of the Knee. In Fractures in Children, 6th Edition. Edited by JH Beaty, JR Kasser, pp. 937-984, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
7. Choi, Paul D., Skaggs, David L. Polytrama in Pediatric Orthopaedic Secrets Edited by Lynn T. Staheli, Kit M. Song, 2007.
8. Ramachandran M, Skaggs DL. Physeal injuries in Skeletal Trauma in Children edited by Green & Swiontkowski, Saunders, 2009.
9. Choi P, Chan G, Skaggs DL, Flynn JM. Fractures, Dislocations, and Acquired Problems the Shoulder in Children in The Shoulder, Fourth Editors Rockwood, Matsen, Wirth, Lippit. Saunders, 2009.
Editorials and Invited Commentaries
1. Skaggs DL. Referrals from scoliosis screenings. American Family Physician. 64(1):32, 34-5, July 1, 2001.
2. Skaggs DL. Less Access to Care for Children with Medicaid. Orthopedics. 26(12):1184-1186, December, 2003.
3. Skaggs DL. Invited Commentary on Posterior Spinal fusion Was Not Improved by Supplemental bone Graft In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, J Bone Joint Surg 88-A:2313, 2006.
Letters to Editors
1. Mow VC, Skaggs DL. Regional variations in the tensile properties and biomechanical composition of human annulus fibrosus (letter). Spine 20(9):1103-1104, 1995.
2. Skaggs DL. Effectiveness of Treatment with a Brace in Girls who Have Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Prospective, Controlled Study Based on Data from the Brace Study of the Scoliosis Research Society" (letter). J Bone Joint Surg 78A:151, 1996.
3. Skaggs DL, Bassett G S: Screening for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (letter) Am Fam Phys 55:1073-4, 1997.
4. Skaggs DL. Kay RM. Tolo VT. Fracture stability after pinning of displaced supracondylar distal humerus fractures in children. J of Ped Orthop 22(5):697; discussion 697-8, 2002.
