Peter O. Newton, MD

Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Diego
 

Doctor Peter Newton is Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, CA. Board certified, Dr. Newton is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at the Pediatric Orthopedic and Scoliosis Center at Children's Specialists of San Diego. In addition, he is Chief of Orthopedic Research at Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center, also in San Diego.

Dr. Newton received his Medical Degree with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha) from University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. He completed his general surgical internship and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UC San Diego Medical Center. Simultaneously, he completed a National Institutes of Health Fellowship at the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Laboratory in San Diego. Dr. Newton received advanced training and experience during a Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis Fellowship at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. He also completed a Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship (Asia) under the tutelage of John P. Kostuik, MD.

Dr. Newton is member of many prestigious medical societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, Hibb's Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and Scoliosis Research Society. Dedicated to research, this prolific doctor has presented his findings in peer reviewed journals, abstracts, and at society meetings.

Financial Disclosure: 

Axial Biotech, Inc.: Grants/Research Support
DePuy Spine: Consultant, Grants/Research Support, Other Financial or Material Support

Peer-reviewed Publications:

1. Woo, S.L-Y., Gomez, M.A., Sites, T.J., Newton, P.O., Orlando, C.A., Akeson,
W.H.: The Biomechanical and Morphological Change in the Medial Collateral Ligament
of the Rabbit after Immobilization and Remobilization. J. Bone and Joint
Surg
., 69A:1200-1211, 1987.

2. Newton, P.O., Woo, S.L-Y., Kitabayashi, L.R., Lyon, R.M., Anderson, D.R.,
Akeson, W.H.: Ultrastructural Changes in Knee Ligaments Following Immobilization.
Matrix, 10:314-319, 1990.

3. Woo, S.L-Y., Danto,M.I., Ohland, K.J., Lee, T.Q., Newton, P.O.: The Use
of a Laser Micrometer System to Determine the Cross-Sectional Shape and Area
of Ligaments: A Comparative Study with Two Existing Methods. J. Biomech.
Eng. 112:426-431, 1990.

4. Weiss, J.A., Woo, S.L-Y., Ohland, K.J., Horibe, S., Newton, P.O.: Evaluation
of a New Injury Model to Study Medial Collateral Ligament Healing: Primary Repair
Versus Nonoperative Treatment. J. Orthop. Res. 9:516-528, 1991.

5. Hart, R.A., Woo, S.L-Y., Newton, P.O.: Ultrastructural Morphometry of Anterior
Cruciate and Medial Collateral Ligaments: An Experimental Study in Rabbits.
J. Orthop. Res. 10:96-103, 1992.

6. Woo, S.L-Y., Newton, P.O., MacKenna, D.A., Lyon, R.M.: A Comparative Evaluation
of the Mechanical Properties of the Rabbit Medial Collateral and Anterior Cruciate
Ligaments. J. Biomech. 25:377-386, 1992.

7. Carlson, G.D., Botte, M.J., Josephs, M.S., Newton, P.O., Davis, J.L.R.,
Lieber, R.L., Woo, S.L-Y.: Morphologic and Biomechanical Comparison of Tendons
Used as Free Grafts. J. Hand Surg. 18:76-82, 1993.

8. Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: Financial Aspects of Femoral Fracture Treatment
in Children and Adolescents. J. Pediatr. Orthop. 14:508-512, 1994.

9. Newton, P.O., Woo, S.L-Y., MacKenna, D.A., Akeson, W.H.: Knee Joint Immobilization
Alters the Mechanical and Ultrastructural Properties of the Rabbit Anterior
Cruciate Ligament. J. Orthop. Res.,13:191-200, 1994.

10. Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: The Use of Modified Neufeld's Skeletal Traction
in Children and Adolescents. J. Pediatr. Orthop., 15:467-469, 1995.

11. Newton, P.O., Lais, R., Roden, J., Herring, J.A.: The Use of Extracorporeal
Life Support in Scoliosis Surgery. J. Bone and Joint Surg., 78A:281-283,
1996.

12. Newton, P.O. and Johnston, C.E.: Analysis and Treatment of Poor Outcomes
Following In-Situ Arthrodesis in Adolescent Spondylolisthesis. J. Pediatr.
Orthop.
17:754-761, 1997.

13. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J., Meyer, R.S.: Anterior Release
and Fusion in Pediatric Spinal Deformity: A Comparison of Early Outcome and
Cost of Thoracoscopic and Open Thoracotomy Approaches. Spine, 22:1398-1406,
1997.

14. Newton, P.O., Cardelia, J.M., Farnsworth, C.L., Baker, K.J., Bronson, D.G.:
A Biomechanical Comparison of Open and Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Release
in a Goat Model. Spine, 23:530-536, 1998.

15. Copley, L.A.B., Richards, B.S., Safavi, F.Z., Newton, P.O.: Hemodilution
and the Relative Efficacy and Cost of Autologous Blood Replacement Techniques
in Adolescent Spinal Fusion Surgery. Spine, 24:219-22, 1999.

16. Newton, P.O., Shea, K.G., Granlund, K.F.: Defining the Pediatric Spinal
Thoracoscopy Learning Curve: Sixty-five Consecutive Cases. Spine, 25:1028-1035,
2000.

17. Weinstein, C.H., Fujimoto, J.L., Wishner, R.E., Newton, P.O.: A Technique
for Intubation and Anesthesia of Six Week Old New Zealand White Rabbits. Contemporary
Topics in Laboratory Animal Science
, 39:18-21, 2000.

18. Fricka, K.B., Kim, C., Newton, P.O.: Spinal Lordosis With Marked Opisthotonus
Secondary to Dystonia Musculorum Deformans. Spine, 26:2283-2288, 2001.

19. Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Ender's Nail Fixation of Pediatric
Femur Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis. J. Pediatr. Orthop., 21:442-445,
2001.

20. Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Miesen, D., Newton, P.O.: Displaced Pediatric Supracondylar
Humerus Fractures: Biomechanical Analysis of Percutaneous Pinning Techniques.
J Pediatr Orthop, 22:440-443, 2002.

21. Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Clements, D., Merola, A., Haher, T., Lowe, T.,
Newton, P.O., Bridwell, K.H., Blanke, K.: Curve Prevalence of a New Classification
of Operative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Does Classification Correlate
With Treatment? Spine, 27:604-611, 2002.

22. Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences between Single and Dual Rod Systems with
and without Interbody Structural Support. Spine, 27:702-706. 2002.

23. Newton, P.O., Fricka, K.B., Lee, S.S., Farnsworth, C.L., Cox, T.G., Mahar,
A.T.: Asymmetrical Flexible Tethering of Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine
Model. Spine, 27:689-693, 2002.

24. Newton, P.O., Hahn, G.W., Fricka, K.B., Wenger, D.R.: The Utility of 3-Dimensional
and Multiplanar Reformatted Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Pediatric
Congenital Spinal Abnormalities. Spine, 27:844-950, 2002.

25. Wilson, P.L., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Haher, T., Merola, A., Lenke,
L., Lowe, T., Clements, D., Betz, R.: A Multi-Center Study Analyzing the Relationship
of a Standardized Radiographic Scoring System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. Spine, 27:2036-2040,
2002.

26. Merola, A.A., Haher, T.R., Brkaric, M., Panagopoulos, G., Mathur, S., Kohani,
O., Lowe, T.G., Lenke, L.G., Wenger, D.R., Newton, P.O., Clements, D.H. 3rd,
Betz, R.R.: A Multicenter Study of The Outcomes of the Surgical Treatment of
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Outcome
Instrument. Spine, 27:2046-51, 2002.

27. Early, S.D., Newton, P.O., White, K.K., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: The
Feasibility of Anterior Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery In Children Under Thirty
Kilograms. Spine, 27:2368-2373. 2002.

28. Marks, M.C., Stanford, C.F., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Standing Lateral
Radiographic Positioning Does Not Represent Customary Standing Balance. Spine,
28:1176-82, 2003.

29. Kim, C.W., Smith, J.M, Lee, A., Hoyt, D.B., Kennedy, F., Newton, P.O.,
Krakun, M; Meyer, R.S.: Personal Watercraft Injuries. Journal of Orthopaedic
Trauma
17:571-573, 2003.

30. Sink, E.R., Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J., Wenger, D.R.: Maintenance of Sagittal
Plane Alignment Following Surgical Correction of Spinal Deformity in Patients
with Cerebral Palsy. Spine, 28:1396-1403, 2003.

31. Newton, P.O., Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Farnsworth, C.L., Weinstein, C.H.:
Thoracoscopic Multilevel Anterior Instrumented Fusion in a Goat Model. Spine,
28:1614-1620, 2003.

32. Newton, P.O., Marks, M.C., Faro, F., Betz, R., Clements, D., Haher, T.,
Lenke, L, Lowe, T.: Use of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery to Reduce Perioperative
Morbidity in Scoliosis Surgery. Spine, 28:249-54, 2003.

33. Newton, P.O., Faro, F.D., Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Clements, D.H., Lowe,
T.G., Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A., D'Andrea, L.P., Marks, M., Wenger, D.R..: Factors
Involved in the Decision to Perform a Selective Versus Nonselective Fusion of
Lenke 1B and 1C (King-Moe II) Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Spine
, 28:217-23, 2003.

34. Lowe, TG, Betz, R, Lenke, L, Clements, D, Harms, J, Newton PO.: Anterior
single-rod instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine; saving levels.
Spine, 28:S208-16, 2003.

35. Faro FD, White KK, Ahn JS, Oka, RS, Mahar, AT, Bawa M, Farnsworth CL, Garfin
SR, Newton PO.: Biomechanical analysis of anterior instrumentation for lumbar
corpectomy. Spine 2003;28:E468-71.

36. Fricka, KB, Mahar, AT, Lee, SS, Newton, PO: Biomechanical Analysis of Antegrade
and Retrograde Flexible Intramedullary Nail Fixation of Pediatric Femoral Fractures
using a Synthetic Bone Model. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Mar-Apr;24(2):167-71.

37. Perez, Mahar, Newton, Impelluso.: Analytical comparison of stainless steel
and titanium flexible intramedullary nails for stabilization of femoral shaft
fractures. Accepted to Journal of Clinical Biomechanics.

38. Yuan, PS, Pring, ME, Gaynor TP, Mubarak SJ, Newton PO: Compartment Syndrome
Following Intramedullary Fixation of Pediatric Forearm Fractures. J Pediatr
Orthop
. 2004 July-Aug;24(4):370-375.

39. Newton PO: Results of thoracoscopic instrumented fusion versus conventional
posterior instrumented fusion in type-3 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Point
of View. Spine 2004:29:2039.

40. Newton PO: Early experiences with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery:
Our first 70 cases. Point of View. Spine 2004:29:1952.

41. Lenke, LG, Newton PO, Marks MC, Blanke KM, Sides B, Kim YJ, Bridwell KH:
Prospective pulmonary function comparison of open versus endoscopic anterior
fusion combined with posterior fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine
2004:29:2055-60.

42. Faro FD, Marks MC, Pawelek J, Newton, PO: Evaluation of a Functional Position
for Lateral Radiograph Acquisition in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine
2004:29:2284-89.

43. Mahar AT, Lee SS, Lalonde FD, Impelluso T, Newton PO: Biomechanical comparison
of stainless steel and titanium nails for fixation of simulated femoral fractures.
J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 Nov-Dec;24(6):638-41.

44. White KK, Bawa M, Ahn JS, Farnsworth C, Faro FD, Mahar AT, Wedemeyer M,
Garfin SR, Newton PO: Strut Allograft Union and Remodeling using rhBMP-2 in
a Corpectomy Model. Spine 2005:30:1386-95.

45. Newton PO, White, KK, Faro FD, Gaynor T: The success of thoracoscopic anterior
fusion in a consecutive series of 112 pediatric spinal deformity cases. Spine
2005:30:392-98.

46. Aminian A, Mahar A, Yassir W, Newton P, Wenger D: Freedom of acetabular
fragment rotation following three surgical techniques for correction of congenital
deformities of the hip. J Pediatr Orthop, 2005 January-February, 25(1):10-13.

47. Yassir W, Mahar A, Aminian A, Newton P, Wenger D: A comparison of the fixation
stability of multiple screw constructs for two types of pelvic osteotomies.
J Pediatr Orthop, 2005 January-February,25(1):14-17.

48. Faro FD, Marks MC, Newton PO, Blanke K, Lenke L: Perioperative changes
in pulmonary function following anterior scoliosis instrumentation: Thoracoscopic
versus open approaches. Spine 2005:30:1058-1063.

49. Early S, Mahar A, Oka R, Newton PO,: Biomechanical comparison of lumbosacral
fixation utilizing Luque-Galveston and Colorado II sacropelvic fixation: Advantage
of using locked proximal fixation. Spine 2005:30:1396-01.

50. Kocher MS, Newton PO: Specialty Update—What's new in pediatric orthopaedics.
J Bone Joint Surg Am
, 87A:1171-79, 2005.

51. Ballock RT, Bradley J, Newton PO: A Comparision of Early versus Late Conversion
from Intravenous to Oral Therapy in the Treatment of Septic Arthritis. Accepted
to J Pediatr Orthop.

52. Newton PO, Parent S, Marks M, Pawelek J: Prospective evaluation of 50 consecutive
scoliosis patients surgically treated with thoracoscopic anterior instrumentation.
Spine 2005:30:S100-S109.

53. Newton PO, Faro FD, Gollogly S, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG: Results of
preoperative pulmonary function testing of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
A study of six hundred and thirty-one patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am,
87:1937-1946, 2005.

54. Newton PO, Thompson G, Bridwell K. Summary statement: innovative technologies
for traditional scoliosis surgery. Spine. 2005:30(17 Suppl):S92-3.

55. Faro FD, Marks MC, Newton PO, Blanke K, Lenke LG.: Perioperative changes
in pulmonary function after anterior scoliosis instrumentation: thoracoscopic
versus open approaches. Spine 2005;30:1058-63.

56. Faro FD, Farnsworth CL, Shapiro GS, Mohamad F, White KK, Breisch E, Mahar
AT, Tomlinson T, Bawa M, Gomez M, Newton PO.: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement
on the aorta in an in vivo bovine model. Spine. 2005:30:2406-13.

57. Newton PO, Faro FD, Farnsworth CL, Shapiro GS, Mohamad F, Parent S, Fricka
K: Multilevel spinal growth modulation with an anterolateral flexible tether
in an immature bovine model. Spine 2005:30:2608-2613.

58. Newton PO.: The use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the treatment
of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Instr Course Lect. 2005;54:551-8.
Review.

59. Parent S, Newton PO, Wenger DR.: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: etiology,
anatomy, natural history, and bracing. Instr Course Lect. 2005;54:529-36.
Review.

60. Newton PO, Upasani V, Bastrom TP, Marks M, Gollogly S. Short Fusion with
Residual Angulation vs. Long Fusion with Better Correction Which is Better?
Submitted to Spine.

61. Kager AN, Marks M, Bastrom T, Newton PO: Morbidity of iliac crest bone
graft harvesting in adolescent deformity surgery. J Pediatr Orthop, 2006
January-February, 26(1):132-134.

62. Lowe TG, Lenke L, Betz R, Newton PO, Clements D, Hahr T, Crawford A, Letko
L, Wilson LA: Distal junctional kyphosis of adolescent idiopathic thoracic curves
following anterior or posterior instrumented fusion: incidence, risk factors
and prevention. Spine, 2006:31:299-302.

63. Mohamad F, Oka R, Mahar A, Wedemeyer M, Newton P. Biomechanical Comparison
of the Screw-Bone Interface: Optimization of 1 and 2 Screw Constructs by Varying
Screw Diameter. Spine 2006;31(16):E535-E539.

64. Mahar AT, Brown DS, Oka RS, Newton PO. Biomechanics of cantilever "plow"
during anterior thoracic scoliosis correction. Spine J. 2006;6(5):572-6.

65. Moroz LA, Launay F, Kocher MS, Newton PO, Frick SL, Sponseller PD, Flynn
JM. Titanium elastic nailing of fractures of the femur in children. J. Bone
and Joint Surg Br
2006;88-B(10):1361-65.

66. Kishan S, Upsanai V, Mahar A, Oka R, Odell T, Rohmiller M, Newton PO, Wenger
DR. Biomechanical stability of single-screw versus two-screw fixation of an
unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis model: effect of screw position in
the femoral neck. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 Sep-Oct;26(5):601-5.

67. Wedemeyer M, Parent S, Mahar AT, Odell T, Swimmer T, Newton PO.: Titanium
Versus Stainless Steel For Anterior Spinal Fusions: An Analysis Of Rod Stress
As A Predictor Of Rod Breakage During Physiologic Loading In A Bovine Model.
Spine, 2007 Jan 1:32(1):42-48.

68. Kishan S, Bastrom T, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Clements D, D'Andrea L,
Sucato DJ, Newton PO: Thoracoscopic scoliosis surgery affects pulmonary function
less than thoracotomy at two years post surgery. Spine 2007;32-453-8.

69. Marks M, Petcharaporn M, Betz RR, Clements D, Lenke LG, Newton PO: Outcomes
of surgical treatment in males vs female adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.
Spine
2007:32-544-49.

70. Bode KS, Newton PO: Pediatric nonaccidental trauma thoracolumbar fracture-dislocation:
posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw fixation in an 8-month-old boy. Spine
2007:32:E388-93.

71. Upasani VV, Tis J, Gaynor T, Pawelek J, Marks M, Newton PO. Analysis of
sagittal alignment in thoracic and thoracolumbar curves in adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis: How do these two curve types differ? Spine 2007:32: 1355-9.

72. Mohamed F, Parent S, Pawelek J, Marks M, Bastrom T, Faro F, Newton P: Perioperative
complications after surgical correction in neuromuscular scoliosis. J Pediatr
Orthop
. 2007 Jun;27:392-7.

73. Perez A, Mahar A, Negus C, Newton P, Impelluso T: A computational evaluation
of the effect of intramedullary nail material properties on the stabilization
of simulated femoral shaft fractures. Accepted to Journal of Medical Engineering
and Physics.

Books and Chapters

1. Newton, P.O., Horibe, S., Woo, S.L-Y.: Experimental Studies on Anterior Cruciate
Ligament Autografts and Allografts: Mechanical Studies. In: Knee Ligaments:
Structure, Function, Injury, and Repair
, Raven Press, 1990.

2. Woo, S.L-Y., Wang, C.W., Newton, P.O., Lyon, R.M.: The Response of Ligaments
to Stress Deprivation and Stress Enhancement: Biomechanical Studies. In: Knee
Ligaments: Structure, Function, Injury, and Repair
, Raven Press, 1990.

3. Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J., Chambers, H.G., Newton, P.O.: Pediatric Scoliosis.
In: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, 1997.

4. Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J., Chambers, H.G., Newton, P.O.: Pediatric Spine—Non-Scoliosis.
In: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, 1997.

5. Newton, P.O.: Editorial Board Member, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine,
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1997.

6. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: Neuromuscular Scoliosis. In:
Rothman-Simeone The Spine, 4th edition, W.B. Saunders Co., 1998.

7. Newton, P.O.: Open and Endoscopic Anterior Approached to Spinal Deformity.
Spine: State of the Art Reviews, Strategies in Pediatric Spine, 14:103-114,
2000, Hanley & Belfus, Inc.

8. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Harms, J., Clements, D.H., Lowe, T.G., Haher, T.R.,
Newton, P.O., Merola, A.A., Wenger, D.R.: Anterior Instrumentation. Spine:
State of the Art Reviews, Strategies in Pediatric Spine
, 14:115-126, 2000,
Hanley & Belfus, Inc.

9. Newton, P.O.: Klippel-Feil Syndrome. In: Master Cases Spine Surgery,
Thieme New York, 2001. pp 435:442.

10. Hahn, G.V., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R.: Kyphosis—Roundback, Scheuermann's
Kyphosis. In: Master Cases Spine Surgery, Thieme New York, 2001. pp 411:419.

11. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Spinal Surgery. In: Pediatric Spine Surgery,
2nd edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2001. pp 319:330.

12. Newton, P.O. and Wenger, D.R.: Scoliosis In: Lovell and Winter's Pediatric
Orthopedics
, 5th edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia,
2001.

13. Wenger, D.R., Newton, P.O.: Pediatric Spinal Deformity. In: Orthopaedic
Knowledge Update: Spine 2
, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2002.

14. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Anterior Release and Fusion for Scoliosis with
Posterior Instrumentation. In: Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery, Quality
Medical Publishing, Inc, In Press.

15. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Approach for Pediatric Deformity. In: Principles
and Practice of Spine Surgery
, Saunders, 2003. pp 583:592.

16. Newton, P.O.: Open Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgical Approaches. In: Spinal
Deformities. The Comprehensive Text
, Thieme New York, 2003. pp 506:516.

17. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoplasty. In: Spinal Deformities. The Comprehensive
Text
, Thieme New York, 2003. pp 568:570.

18. Newton, P.O.: Endoscopic and Mini-Open Approaches to the Spine. In: Spinal
Deformities. The Comprehensive Text
, Thieme New York, 2003. pp 571:576.

19. Newton, P.O.: Neuromuscular Scoliosis.. In: Spinal Deformities. The
Comprehensive Text
, Thieme New York, 2003. pp 718:729.

20. Newton, P.O.: Alternative Approaches to Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Release
and Fusion for Spinal Deformity. In: Atlas of Minimal Access Spine Surgery,
2nd Edition, Quality Medical Publishing, Inc., St. Louis, MO, pp 385-97,
2004.

21. Newton, P.O. Betz R, Clements D, Crawford A: Thoracoscopic Approach for
a Deformity with Frontier Instrumentation. In: Endoscopic Spine Surgery and
Instrumentation
, Thieme, New York, 2004. pp 162:170.

22. Lenke, L.G. and Newton, P.O.: Guest Editor of Seminars in Spine Surgery—Pediatric
Spinal Deformity
. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, Volume 15, No. 3, Sept.
2003.

23. Newton, P.O. and Wenger, D.R.: Etiology, Natural History and Nonoperative
Treatment. In: Seminars in Spine Surgery—Pediatric Spinal Deformity.
W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 15:186-198, 2003.

24. Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Harms, J., Clements, D., Lowe, T., Newton, P.O..:
New Classification System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Treatment Directed.
In: Seminars in Spine Surgery—Pediatric Spinal Deformity. W.B. Saunders,
Philadelphia, PA, 15:199-213, 2003.

25. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Deformity. In:
Seminars in Spine Surgery—Pediatric Spinal Deformity. W.B. Saunders,
Philadelphia, PA, 15:244-251, 2003.

26. Newton, P.O. and Mohamed, F.: Thoracoscopic Approach for Spinal Conditions.
In: Rothman-Simeone The Spine, 5th edition, W.B. Saunders Co., Submitted
2003.

27. Newton, P.O. , Faro, F, Wenger, D, Mubarak, S.: Neuromuscular Scoliosis.
In: Rothman-Simeone The Spine, 5th edition, W.B. Saunders Co., Submitted
2003.

28. Betz RR, Newton PO, Clements DH, Balsara RK: Thoracoscopic anterior release
and fusion using MOSS-Miami instrumentation, ch. 23. In: Atlas of Minimal
Access Spine Surgery
(Regan JJ & Lieberman IH, eds.). St. Louis, MO: Quality
Medical Publishing, Inc., 2004, pp. 409:422.

29. Newton PO, Shapiro GS: Congenital Deformity, ch 19. In: Spine (Bono
CM & Garfin SR, eds). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishing,
2004, 156-62.

30. Newton PO, Betz R, Clements D, Crawford A: Thoracoscopic Approach for a
Deformity with Frontier Instrumentation, ch 15. In: Endoscopic Spine Surgery
and Instrumentation, Percutaneous Procedures
(Kim DH, Fessler RG, Regan
JJ eds). Thieme, New York, NY, 2004, pp 162-170.

31. Newton PO: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Monograph Series #28,
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2004.

32. Parent S, Newton PO, Wenger DR: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Etiology,
Anatomy, Natural History, and Bracing, ch 50. In: AAOS Instructional Course
Lectures
(Pellegrini, VD, ed) AAOS. Rosemont, IL, 2005, pp 529-536.

33. Newton PO: The Use of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in the Treatment
of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, ch 53. In: AAOS Instructional Course
Lecture
, AAOS Rosemont, IL, 2005, pp 551-558.

34. Newton PO, Betz, R, Clements D, Crawford A: Frontier Instrumentation, ch
62. In: Spinal Instrumentation, Surgical Techniques (Kim DH, Vaccaro
AR, Fessler RG eds). Thieme, New York, NY, 2005, pp 424-431.

35. Pring M, Newton PO, Rang M: Femoral Shaft, ch 13. In: Rang's Children's
Fractures
(Rang M, Pring ME, Wenger DR eds). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
Philadelphia, PA, 2005, pp 181-200.

36. Newton PO, Wenger DR: Idiopathic Scoliosis, ch 18. In: Lovell and Winter's
Pediatric Orthopaedics
, Sixth Edition (Morrissy RT and Weinstein SL eds).
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2006, pp 693-762.

37. Newton PO: Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures, ch 19. In: Rockwood and Wilkins'
Fractures in Children
, Sixth Edition (Beaty JH and Kasser JR eds). Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2006, pp 815-830.

38. Newton P.O., Mohamad F: Thoracoscopic approach for spinal conditions, ch
19. In: Rothman-Simeone, The Spine, Fifth Edition (Herkowitz HN, Garfin
SR, Eismont FJ Bell GR, Balderston RA eds). Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia,
PA 2006, pp 320-327.

39. Newton P.O, Faro F, Wenger D, Mubarak S: Neuromuscular scoliosis, ch 34.
In: Rothman-Simeone, The Spine, Fifth Edition (Herkowitz HN, Garfin SR,
Eismont FJ Bell GR, Balderston RA eds). Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA
2006, pp 535-564.

40. Newton P.O, Upsani V.V: Anterior thoracoscopic release/fusion and instrumentation
for spinal deformities. ch 18. In: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
(Vaccaro AR, Bono CM eds). Informa Healthcare, New York, NY, 2007, pp 167-178.

Book Reviews

1. The Raven MRI Teaching File: MRI of the Musculoskeletal System. John V. Crues
III, editor. Raven Press, 1991, in J. Pediatr. Orthop., 12:549, 1992.

2. The Textbook of Spinal Surgery. Keith Bridwell and Ronald DeWald, editors.
J.B. Lippincott Co., 1991, in J. Pediatr. Orthop., 12:550, 1992.

3. Complications in Spinal Surgery. Richard A. Balderston, Howard S. An, editors.
W.B. Saunders, 1991, in J. Pediatr. Orthop., 12:550, 1992.

4. Reconstructive Knee Surgery. Douglas W. Jackson, editor. Raven Press, New
York, 1994, in J. Pediatr. Orthop., 15: , 1995.

5. Moe's Textbook of Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities (Third Edition).
John Lonstein, Robert Winter, David Bradford, and James Ogilvie, editors. Saunders,
1995, in J. Pediatr. Orthop., 16:273, 1996.

Invited Reviews

1. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Approach for the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Spinal Frontiers, 5:1-4, 1998.

2. Stein, M.T., Newton, P.O., Al-Mateen, M., Pantell, R.: Challenging Case
Discussion, "By the way,…her foot is turned out.", J Dev Behav Pediatr
20:290, 1999.

3. Newton, P.O., Ballock, R.T., Bradley, J.S.: Oral Antibiotic Therapy of Bacterial
Arthritis. Concise Reviews of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Dec 1999:1102-1103.

4. Stein, M.T., Newton, P.O., Al-Mateen, M., Pantell, R.: Challenging Case,
"By the way,…her foot is turned out.", J Dev Behav Pediatr 22:S127-132,
2001.

Abstracts and Meeting Presentations

1. Woo, S.L-Y., Newton, P.O., Gomez, M.A.: Effect of Immobilization and Remobilization
on Properties of Medial Collateral Ligaments. Seventh Annual Meeting of Biomechanics,
Sept. 1983.

2. Woo, S.L-Y., Newton, P.O., Gomez, M.A., Akeson, W.H.: Response of Medial
Collateral Ligament to Immobilization and Remobilization. 30th Annual Meeting
of Orthopaedic Research Society
, Feb. 1984.

3. Lyon, R.M., Billings, E., Woo, S.L-Y., Ishizue, K.K., Newton, P.O., Kitabayashi,
L.R., Amiel, D.A., Akeson, W.H.:The ACL: A Fibrocartilagenous Structure. 35th
Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society
, Feb. 1989.

4. Newton, P.O., MacKenna, D.A., Lyon, R.M., Akeson, W.H., Woo, S.L-Y.: Comparison
of the Mechanical Properties of the Medial Collateral and Anterior Cruciate
Ligaments of the Rabbit Knee. American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
San Diego, 1989.

5. Weiss, J.A., Ohland, K.J., Newton, P.O., Danto, M.I., Horibe, S., Young,
E., Woo, S.L-Y.: A New Injury Model to Study Medial Collateral Ligament Healing.
36th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Feb. 1990.

6. Newton, P.O., MacKenna, D.A., Kitabayashi, L.R., Akeson, W.H., Woo, S.L-Y.:
Biomechanical and Ultrastructural Changes in the Rabbit Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Following Immobilization. 36th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society,
Feb. 1990.

7. Newton, P.O., MacKenna, D.A., Danto, M.I., Kitabayashi, L.R., Woo, S.L-Y.:
Improved Methodologies to Differentiate the Mechanical Properties of the Rabbit
Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Collateral Ligament. 36th Annual Meeting
of Orthopaedic Research Society
, Feb. 1990.

8. Carlson, G.D., Botte, M.J., Josephs, M.S., Newton, P.O., Davis, J.L.R.,
Lieber, R.L., Woo, S.L-Y.: Morphologic and Biomechanical Comparison of Tendons
Used as Free Grafts. 37th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society,
Feb. 1991.

9. Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: Economics of Femur Fracture Care in Children.
19th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
March 25, 1992.

10. Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: Financial Aspects of Femoral Fracture Treatment
in Children and Adolescents. Annual Meeting of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society
of North America
, May 1993.

11, Newton, P.O., Johnston II, C.E.: Factors Affecting the Outcome of In-situ
Arthrodesis in Adolescent Spondylolisthesis. 16th Annual Brandon Carrell
Visiting Professorship
, June 1994.

12. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopy in Pediatric Spinal Deformity. 22nd Annual
David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, March 22,
1995.

13. Newton, P.O., Baker, K.J.: Finite Element Modeling of Spinal Deformity
Correction. 22nd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting
Professorship
, March 24, 1995.

14. Newton, P.O., Johnston, C.E.: Factors Affecting the Results of In-Situ
Arthrodesis in Adolescent Spondylolisthesis. Annual Meeting of Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America
, May 4, 1995.

15. Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Release. 17th Annual Brandon
Carrell Visiting Professorship
, June 16, 1995.

16. Meyer, S., Newton, P.O.: Early experience with Thoracoscopy in Pediatric
Spinal Surgery. Annual Meeting of American Academy of Pediatrics, Orthopaedic
Section
, October 14, 1995.

17. Baker, K., Newton, P.O., Ashman, R.: Hook Site Forces and Moments Developed
During Scoliosis Correction in a Finite Element Model. 42nd Annual Meeting
of the Orthopedic Research Society
, February 18-22, 1996.

18. Comstock, C., Wenger, D.R., Leach, J., Newton, P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: Surgical
Treatment of Scoliosis in Cerebral Palsy. 23rd Annual David H. Sutherland
Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, March 20, 1996.

19. Cardelia, J.M., Farnsworth, C., Newton, P.O.: Open vs. Thoracoscopic Release
in Goats. 23rd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
March 22, 1996.

20. Meyer, S., Newton, P.O.: Anterior Spinal Fusion: Thoracotomy vs. Thoracoscopy.
23rd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
March 22, 1996.

21. Newton, P.O., Meyer, R.S., Mubarak, S.J., Wenger, D.R.: Comparison of Thoracoscopy
and Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Release and Fusion in Spinal Deformity. Annual
Meeting of the California Orthopaedic Association
, San Francisco, CA, April
19, 1996.

22. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Meyer, S., Mubarak, S.J.: Comparison of Thoracoscopy
and Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Release and Fusion in Spinal Deformity. Annual
Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, Phoenix, AZ,
May 13, 1996.

23. Newton, P.O., Cardelia, J.M., Farnsworth, C., Baker, K., Bronson, D.: A
Biomechanical Comparison of Open and Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Release in
a Goat Model. 3rd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques,
Munich, Germany, June 19, 1996.

24. Newton, P.O., Meyer, S., Mubarak, S.J., Wenger, DR.: A Cost and Early Outcome
Comparison of Thoracoscopy and Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Release and Fusion
in Spinal Deformity. 3rd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques,
Munich, Germany, June 19, 1996.

25. Newton, P.O., Meyer, S., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: A Cost and Early
Outcome Comparison of Thoracoscopy and Open Thoracotomy for Anterior Release
and Fusion in Spinal Deformity. 31st Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society
, Ottawa, Ontario, September 26, 1996.

26. Newton, P.O., Cardelia, J.M., Farnsworth, C.L., Baker, K.J., Bronson, D.:
A Biomechanical Comparison of Open and Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Release
in a Goat Model. 43rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society,
San Francisco, CA, February 9, 1997.

27. Eisenhauer, E., Chambers, H.G., Newton, P.O.: Retrospective Review of the
Management of Femur Fractures. 24rd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric
Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, March 12, 1997.

28. Newton, P.O. and Donthinini-Rao, R.: Midfoot Reconstruction in a Child
with Fungal Osteomyelitis Using the Ilizarov Technique. 1st ASAMI International
Meeting
, New Orleans, LA, March 15, 1998.

29. Shea, K., Newton, P.O., Granlund, K.: Defining the Learning Curve in Pediatric
Spinal Thoracoscopy. 25th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic
Visiting Professorship
, April 15, 1998.

30. Evans, S., Newton, P.O., Ballock, R.T.: Septic Arthritis, Treatment with
IV vs. IV/Oral Antibiotics. 25th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic
Visiting Professorship
, April 13, 1998.

31. Newton, P.O., Shea, K.G., Granlund, K.: Defining the Pediatric Spinal Thoracoscopy
Learning Curve: 65 Consecutive Cases. 33rd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, New York City, NY, September 18, 1998.

32. Newton, P.O., Shea, K.G., Granlund, K.: Defining the Pediatric Spinal Thoracoscopy
Learning Curve: 65 Consecutive Cases. 13th Annual Meeting of the North American
Spine Society
, San Francisco, CA, October 29, 1998.

33. Newton, P.O.: Defining the Pediatric Spinal Thoracoscopy Learning Curve.
66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Specialty Day, Anaheim, CA, February
7, 1999.

34. Evans, S.J., Newton, P.O., Wathey, C., Estabrook, M., Johnson, M.C., Bradley,
J.S., Ballock, R.T.: A Comparison of Early vs. Late Conversion from Intravenous
to Oral Therapy in the Treatment of Bacterial Arthritis. American Federation
for Medical Research, Western Section, Carmel CA, January 29, 1999, J of
Investigative Medicine
47(2):51A, 1999.

35. Evans, S.J., Newton, P.O., Wathey, C., Estabrook, M., Johnson, M.C., Bradley,
J.S., Ballock, R.T.: A Comparison of Early vs. Late Conversion from Intravenous
to Oral Therapy in the Treatment of Bacterial Arthritis. Annual Meeting of
the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, Lake Buena Vista, FL,
May 19, 1999.

36. Newton, P.O., Evans, S.J., Wathey, C., Estabrook, M., Johnson, M.C., Bradley,
J.S., Ballock, R.T.: A Comparison of Early vs. Late Conversion from Intravenous
to Oral Therapy in the Treatment of Bacterial Arthritis. 63rd Annual Meeting
of the Western Orthopedic Association, San Diego, CA, July 31, 1999.

37. Newton, P.O., Shea, K.G., Granlund, K.: Defining the Pediatric Spinal Thoracoscopy
Learning Curve: 65 Consecutive Cases. 63rd Annual Meeting of the Western
Orthopedic Association
, San Diego, CA, August 4, 1999.

38. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Clements, D.H., Merola, A., Haher,
T., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Huss, G.K., Blanke, K.: Comparison of Anterior
vs. Posterior Instrumentation for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis: Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. 34th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, San Diego, CA, September 23,
1999.

39. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Clements, D.H., Lowe, T.G., Newton, P.O.: Anterior
Instrumentation for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Open and Minimally
Invasive Techniques. 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons,
Orlando, FL, March 15, 2000.

40. Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Merola, A., Clements, D.H., Newton, P.O., Lowe,
T.G.: Curve Prevalence of a New Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis:
Can Classification Predict Treatment?, 67th Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
, Orlando, FL, March 17, 2000.

41. Mahar, A., Lee, S., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Analysis of Ender's Nail
Fixation in Transverse and Comminuted Fractures of the Femur. 27th Annual
David H. Sutherland Pediatric Visiting Professorship
, San Diego, CA, March

42. Sink, E., Newton, P.O.: Sagittal Plane Assessment of the Luque-Galveston
Instrumentation Technique. 27th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Visiting
Professorship
, San Diego, CA, March 29, 2000.

43. Lee, S., Mahar, A., Farnsworth, C., Weinstein, C., Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic
Spinal Fusion - Autograft vs. Allograft Gel in a Caprine Model. 27th Annual
David H. Sutherland Pediatric Visiting Professorship
, San Diego, CA, March
29, 2000.

44. Newton, P.O., Mahar, A. T., Lee, S.S.: Ender's Nail Fixation of Pediatric
Femur Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis Using Synthetic Bone Model. Annual
Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, Vancouver,
BC, May 2, 2000.

45. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Clements, D.H., Merola, A., Haher,
T., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Huss, G.K., Blanke, K.: Comparison of Anterior
versus Posterior Instrumentation for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis: Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. Annual Meeting
of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, Vancouver, BC, May
3, 2000.

46. Chambers, H.G., Meyers, L., Wallace, C.D., Newton, P.O.: Percutaneous Lavage
of the Septic Hip in Children. Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic
Society of North America
, Vancouver, BC, May 3, 2000.

47. Newton, P.O., Hahn, G.W., Wenger, D.R.: The Utility of Curved Multiplanar
Reformatted and 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Pediatric
Congenital Spinal Abnormalities. Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic
Society of North America
, Vancouver, BC, May 1-4, 2000.

48. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R.: The Use Of "Reduction Screws" In Open And Thoracoscopic
Correction Of Scoliosis. 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

49. Newton, P.O., Bomar, J.D., Wenger, D.R.: Thoracoscopic Instrumentation
For The Correction Of Scoliosis - Video Presentation. 35th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

50. Newton, P.O., Hahn, G.V., Wenger, D.R.: The Utility Of Curved Multiplanar
Reformatted And 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography In The Evaluation Of Pediatric
Congenital Spinal Abnormalities. 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

51. Newton, P.O., Mahar, A. T., Lee, S.S., Farnsworth, C.L.: Asymmetrical Flexible
Tethering Of Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine Model. 35th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

52. Merola, A., Brkaric, M., Haher, T., Lowe, T., Lenke, L., Betz, R., Huss,
G., Wenger, D., Newton, P.O., Clements, D., Kohani, O.: A Multi-Center Prospective
Study of 737 Questionnaires Utilizing the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Instrument
for the Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 35th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Cairns, Australia, October 19,
2000.

53. Wood, J., Lowe, T.G., Betz, R., Clements, D., Lenke, L.G., Newton, P.O.,
Merola, A., Haher, T., Wenger, D., Harms, J.: Large Magnitude Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis: Anterior vs Posterior Surgical Stabilization. 35th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 19, 2000.

54. Clements, D.H., Betz, R.R., Lowe, T.G., Lenke, L.G., Newton, P.O.: Adolescent
Idiopathic Scoliosis with Excessive Thoracic Kyphosis: Comparison of Anterior
versus Posterior Instrumentation for Maintaining Correction. 35th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 19,
2000.

55. Newton, P.O., Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Farnsworth, C.L.: Comparison of Autograft
vs. Demineralized Allograft in Anterior Thoracoscopically Instrumented "Scoliosis"
Fusions - A Caprine Model. 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 21, 2000.

56. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Harms, J., Clements, D.H., Newton,
P.O., Haher, T., Merola, A., Wenger, D.R.: Proximal Screw Pull-out During Anterior
Instrumentation for Thoracic Scoliosis: Preventive Techniques. 35th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21,
2000.

57. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Clements, D.H., Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic versus
Open Thoracotomy Correction by Anterior Instrumentation for the Treatment of
Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

58. Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Clements, D.H., Newton, P.O., Merola, A., Lowe,
T.G., Wenger, D.R., Crawford, A.: Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability
of Choosing the Stable Vertebra: Comparing the Traditional versus a New Method.
35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cairns, Australia,
October 18-21, 2000.

59. Marks, M., Smith, T., Newton, P.O.: Comparison of Two Outcomes Instruments
in the Evaluation of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 35th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Cairns, Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

60. Sink, E., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: Proximal and Distal
Sagittal Plane Failures of Luque-Galveston Instrumentation in Neuromuscular
Scoliosis. 35th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Cairns,
Australia, October 18-21, 2000.

61. Lee, S., Miesen, D., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: A Biomechanical Comparison
of Three Pin Configurations for Percutaneous Stabilization of Pediatric Supracondylar
Humerus Fractures. 47th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society,
February 25-28, 2001.

62. Newton, P.O., Lee, S.S., Farnsworth, C.F., Cox, T.G., Mahar, A.T.: The
Effects of an Asymmetrical Tether on Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine Model
- A radiographic and Kinematic Analysis. 47th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic
Research Society
, San Francisco, CA, February 25-28, 2001.

63. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Clements, D.H., Merola, A., Haher,
T., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Huss, G.K., Blanke, K.: Comparison of Anterior
versus Posterior Instrumentation for the Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis: Analysis by an Objective Radiographic Scoring System. 68th Annual
Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
, San Francisco, CA,
March 1, 2001.

64. Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Farnsworth, C.F., Weinstein, C., Newton, P.O.:
Autograft versus Demineralized Allograft in Anterior Thoracoscopically Instrumented
"Scoliosis" Fusions: A Caprine Model. 68th Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
, San Francisco, CA, March 1, 2001.

65. Newton, P.O., Hahn, G., Wenger, D.R.: The Utility of Curved Multiplanar
Reformatted and 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Pediatric
Congenital Spinal Abnormalities. 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy
of Orthopedic Surgeons
, San Francisco, CA, February 28-March 4, 2001.

66. Rabbani, R., Yuan, P., Newton. P.O., Mubarak, S.J.: Incidence of Compartment
Syndrome After Intramedullary Pinning of Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fractures.
Compartment Syndrome Update 2001 International Symposium, Cloister Irsee,
Germany, March 9-11, 2001.

67. Mubarak, S.J., Newton, P.O., Rabbani, R., Yuan, P.: Incidence of Compartment
Syndrome After Intramedullary Pinning Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fractures.
2001 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America,
Cancun, Mexico, May 4, 2001.

68. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L., Lowe, T., Harms, J., Clements, D., Newton, P.O.,
Haher, T., Merola, A., Wenger, D.: Proximal Screw Pullout During Anterior Instrumentation
for Thoracic Scoliosis: Preventive Techniques. 2001 Annual Meeting of the
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Cancun, Mexico, May 3-5,
2001.

69. Wenger, D.R., Newton, P.O., Sink, E., Mubarak, S.J.: Proximal and Distal
Sagittal Plane Failures of Luque-Galveston Instrumentation in Neuromuscular
Scoliosis. 2001 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North
America
, Cancun, Mexico, May 3-5, 2001.

70. Instrumentation in Neuromuscular Scoliosis. 2001 Annual Meeting of the
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Cancun, Mexico, May 3-5,
2001.

71. Fricka, K., Mahar, A., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Analysis of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences Between Single and Dual Rod Systems With
and Without Interbody Cages. 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques
. Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12, 2001.

72. Lee, S.S., Mahar, A.T., Farnsworth, C.F., Weinstein, C., Newton, P.O.:
Autograft versus Demineralized Allograft in Anterior Thoracoscopically Instrumented
"Scoliosis" Fusions: A Caprine Model. 8th International Meeting on Advanced
Spine Techniques
. Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-15, 2001.

73. Newton, P.O., Bomar, J.D., Wenger, D.R.: Thoracoscopic Instrumentation
For The Correction Of Scoliosis - Video Presentation. 8th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques
. Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-15, 2001.

74. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R.: The Use Of "Reduction Screws" In Open And Thoracoscopic
Correction Of Scoliosis. 8th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques.
Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-15, 2001.

75. Newton, P.O., Mahar, A. T., Lee, S.S., Farnsworth, C.L.: Asymmetrical
Flexible Tethering Of Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine Model. 8th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
. Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 12-15,
2001.

76. Wilson, P.L., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Haher, T., Merola, A., Lenke,
L., Lowe, T., Clements, D., Betz, R.: A Multi-Center Study Analyzing the Relationship
of a Standardized Radiographic Scoring System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. 36th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
. Cleveland, Ohio, September 19-22, 2001.

77. Early, S.D., Newton, P.O., White, K.K., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: The
Feasibility of Anterior Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery In Children Under Thirty
Kilograms. 36th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society. Cleveland,
Ohio, September 19-22, 2001.

78. Merola, A., Brkaric, M., Haher, T., Kohani, O., Betz, R., Clements, D.,
Huss, G., Gilbert, E., Lenke, L., Lowe, T., Newton, P., Wenger, D., Marks, M.:
Do Outcome Parameters Correlate with Surgical Complications Utilizing the SRS
Questionnaire In the Treatment of AIS?, 36th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
. Cleveland, Ohio, September 19-22, 2001.

79. Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences between Single and Dual Rod Systems with
and without Interbody Cages. 36th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society
. Cleveland, Ohio, September 19-22, 2001.

80. Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences between Single and Dual Rod Systems with
and without Interbody Structural Support. 48th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic
Research Society
. Dallas, TX, February 10-13, 2002.

81. Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Differences between Single and Dual Rod Systems with
and without Interbody Cages. 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, Dallas, TX, February 13-17, 2002.

82. Wilson, P.L., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Haher, T., Merola, A., Lenke,
L., Lowe, T., Clements, D., Betz, R.: A Multi-Center Study Analyzing the Relationship
of a Standardized Radiographic Scoring System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. 69th Annual Meeting
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, Dallas, TX, February 13-17,
2002.

83. Newton, P.O., Aminian, A., Mahar, A.T, Yassir, W., Wenger, D.R.: Angular
Rotations of the Acetabular Fragment Following Three Correction Techniques for
Correction of Congenital Deformities of the Hip. 2002 Annual Meeting of the
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Salt Lake City, May 3, 2002.

84. Newton, P.O., Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Lee, S.S.: Biomechanical Analysis
of Antegrade and Retrograde Flexible Intramedullary Rod Fixation of Pediatric
Femoral Fractures Using a Synthetic Bone Model. 2002 Annual Meeting of the
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Salt Lake City, May 3, 2002.

85. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L., Clements, D., Newton, P.O., Harms, J., Wenger,
D.R., Lowe, T., Haher, T., Merola, A.: Limitations of Anterior Instrumentation
for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature (Risser
0) Patient. 2002 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North
America
, Salt Lake City, May 3, 2002.

86. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L., Clements, D., Newton, P.O.: Thoracoscopic Versus
Open Thoracotomy Correction by Anterior Instrumentation for the Treatment of
Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 2002 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Salt Lake City, May 3, 2002.

87. Newton, P.O., Lee, S, M.D., Miesen, D., Mahar, A.: Biomechanics of Divergent
Lateral Pin Fixation for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. 2002 Annual Meeting
of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Salt Lake City, May
3, 2002.

88. Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R.: The Use of Reduction Screws in Open and Thoracoscopic
Correction of Scoliosis. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego,
August 23-30, 2002.

89. Early, S.D., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J.: The Results of
Anterior Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery in Children Under Thirty Kilograms. SICOT/SIROT
2002 XXII World Congress
, San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

90. Fricka, K.B., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior
Scoliosis Instrumentation: Single and Dual Rod Systems With and Without Interbody
Cages. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego, August 23-30,
2002.

91. Newton, P.O.: Non-Operative Treatment Options—Thoracic Cage Procedures—Anterior
Non-Fusion Procedures. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego,
August 23-30, 2002.

92. Newton, P.O., Wilson, P., Wenger, D., Haher, T., Merola, A., Lenke, L.,
Lowe, T., Clements, D., Betz, R.: A Multi- Center Study Analyzing the Relationship
of Standardized Radiographic Scoring system of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument. SICOT/SIROT 2002
XXII World Congress
, San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

93. Marks, M.C., Stanford, C.F., Maher, A.M., Newton, P.O.: Analysis of sagittal
Balance of the Spine During Various Standing Positions and Gait. SICOT/SIROT
2002 XXII World Congress
, San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

94. Newton, P.O., Hahn, G.W., Fricka, K.B., Wenger, D.R.: The Utility of 3-Dimensional
and Multiplanar Reformatted Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Congenital
Spinal Abnormalities. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego,
August 23-30, 2002.

95. Newton, P.O., Fricka, K.B., Lee, S.S., Farnsworth, C.L, Cox, T.G., Mahar,
A.T.: Asymmetrical Flexible Tethering of Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine
Model. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego, August 23-30,
2002.

96. Fricka, K.B., Maher, A.T., Lee, S.S., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Analysis
of Antegrade and Retrograde Titanium Elastic Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures
Using a Synthetic Bone Model. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San
Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

97. Aminian, A., Mahar, A., Yassir, W., Wenger, D., Newton, P.: Angular Rotations
of the Acetabular Fragment Following Three Surgical Techniques for Correction
of Congenital Deformities of the Hip. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress,
San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

98. Yassir, W., Mahar, A., Aminian, A., Wenger, D., Newton, P.: Biomechanical
Stability of Two Types of Pelvic Osteotomies Using Multiple Screw Constructs.
SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress, San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

99. Lee, S, Mahar, A., Miesen, D., Newton P.: Biomechanics of Divergent Lateral
Pin Fixation for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World
Congress
, San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

100. Stanford, C.F., Marks, M.C., Newton, P.O.: A noninvasive Approach for
Measuring Sagittal Balance of the Spine. SICOT/SIROT 2002 XXII World Congress,
San Diego, August 23-30, 2002.

101. Eule, J.M., Lowe, T.G., Lenke, L.G., Betz, R.R., Harms, J., Clements,
D.H., Newton, P.O., Barmada A, Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A.: Selective Anterior
or Posterior Thoracic Fusions in Lenke I Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with
Lumbar Curves Greater Than Forty Degrees. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, Seattle, Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

102. Clements, D.H. Betz, R.R., Newton, P.O., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Merola,
A.A., Haher, T.R., Marks, M.: Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated
with Anterior Thoracic Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, Washington,
September 18-21, 2002.

103. Betz, R.R., MacDonald, J.H., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Newton, P.O., Clements,
D.H., Wenger, R.R., Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A., Harms, J., Shufflebarger, H.L.:
Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

104. Betz, R.R., Lenke, L.G., Clements, D.H., Newton, P.O., Harms, J., Wenger,
R.R., Lowe, T.G., Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A.,: Limitations of Anterior Instrumentation
for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature (Risser
0) Patient. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

105. Newton, P.O., Betz, R.R., Clements, D.H., Lenke, L.G., Crawford, A.,
Lowe, T.G., Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A., Harms, J., Beel, B., Wenger, D.R., Marks,
M.: Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation: A Matched Comparison to Anterior
Open and Posterior Open Instrumentation. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society,
Seattle, Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

106. Marks, M.C., Stanford, C.F., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Analysis of Sagittal
Balance of the Spine During Various Standing Positions and Gait. 37th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Seattle, Washington, September
18-21, 2002.

107. Newton, P.O., Lenke, L.G., Blanke, K, Marks M.C.: Early Post-Operative
Changes in Pulmonary Function Following Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation
Versus Anterior Open Instrumentation for Scoliosis. 37th Annual Meeting of
the Scoliosis Research Society
, Seattle, Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

108. Marks, M.C., Stanford, C.F., Mahar, A.T., Newton, P.O.: Analysis of Sagittal
Balance of the Spine During Various Standing Positions and Gait. 37th Annual
Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Seattle, Washington, September
18-21, 2002.

109. Clements, D.H., Betz, R.R., Newton, P.O., Lenke L.G., Lowe, T.F., Merola,
A.A., Haher, T.R., Marks, M.C.: Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated
with Anterior Thoracic Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle, Washington,
September 18-21, 2002.

110. Betz, R.R., MacDonald, J.H., Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Newton, P.O., Clements,
D.H., Wenger, D.R., Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A., Harms, J., Shufflebarger, H.L.:
Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

111. D'Andrea, L.P., Betz, R.R., Newton, P.O., Clements, D.H., Lenke, L.G.,
Haher, T.R., Merola, A.A., Sucato, D.J.: Reliability and Validity of a Spine
Deformity Radiographic Scoring System. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society,
Seattle, Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

112. Early, S., Mahar, A., Oka, R., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison
of the Luque-Galveston and Colorado II Methods for Sacropelvic Fixation. 37th
Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Seattle, Washington, September
18-21, 2002.

113. Early, S., Mahar, A., Oka, R., Newton, P.O. The Biomechanical Advantage
of Adding a Single Pair of Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screws to Luque-Galveston Construct
Stability. 37th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Seattle,
Washington, September 18-21, 2002.

114. Newton, P.O. Comparison of Outcomes in Treating Idiopathic Scoliosis with
Anterior or Posterior Methods. 5th Combined Meeting of Spinal and Paediatric
Sections, Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
, Singapore October 14, 2002.

115. Newton, P.O. Flexible IM Nailing for Femoral Shaft Fractures; Indications
and Pitfalls. 5th Combined Meeting of Spinal and Paediatric Sections, Asia-Pacific
Orthopaedic Association
, Singapore October 15, 2002.

116. White, K.K., Bawa, M., Ahn, J.S., Farnsworth, C.L., Faro, F.D., Mahar,
A.T., Oka, R.S., Wedemeyer, M.A., Newton, P.O., Garfin, S.R.: The Effect Of
Rhbmp-2 On Allograft Union And Remodeling In A Corpectomy Model. 49th Annual
Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society
. New Orleans, LA, February 3,
2003.

117. Marks, M., Stanford, C., Mahar, A., Newton, P.O. Analysis of Sagittal
Balance of the Spine During Various Standing Positions And Gait. 49th Annual
Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society
. New Orleans, LA, February 3,
2003.

118. Early, S., Mahar, A., Oka, R., Newton, P.O.: Biomechanical Comparison
of the Luque-Galveston and Colorado II Methods for Sacropelvic Fixation. 49th
Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society
. New Orleans, LA, February
3, 2003.

119. Newton, P.O., Betz, R., Clements, D., Lenke, L., Crawford, A., Lowe,
T., Haher, T., Merola, A.: Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation: A Matched
Comparison to Open Anterior Instrumentation and Posterior Open Instrumentation.
70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
New Orleans, LA, February 5, 2003.

120. Betz, R., Lenke, L., Clements, D., Newton, P.O., Harms, J., Wenger, D.,
Lowe, T., Haher, T., Merola, A.: Limitations of Anterior Instrumentation for
Correction of Thoracic Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature (Risser 0) Patient.
70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
New Orleans, LA, February 5-9, 2003.

121. White, K.K., Bawa, M., Ahn, J.S., Farnsworth, C.L., Faro, F.D., Mahar,
A.T., Oka, R.S., Wedemeyer, M.A., Newton, P.O., Garfin, S.R.: The Effect Of
Rhbmp-2 On Allograft Union And Remodeling In A Corpectomy Model. 2003 Annual
Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, Amelia Island,
FL, May 2, 2003.

122. Yassir, W., Mahar, A., Aminian, A., Wenger, D., Newton, P.: A Comparison
of Fixation Stability between Tonnis Triple Innominate osteotomy and the Ganz
periacetabular osteotomy. 2003 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic
Society of North America,
Amelia Island, FL, May 4, 2003.

123. Newton, P.O., Betz, R., Clements, D., Lenke, L., Crawford, A., Lowe,
T., Haher, T., Merola, A.: Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation: A Matched
Comparison to Open Anterior Instrumentation and Posterior Open Instrumentation.
2003 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America,
Amelia Island, FL, May 4, 2003.

124. White, K.K., Ahn, J.S., Bawa, M., ?Farnsworth, C.L., Faro, F.D., Mahar,
A.T., Oka, R.S., Wedemeyer, M.A., Newton, P.O., Garfin, S.R.: The Effect Of
Rhbmp-2 On Allograft Union And Remodeling In A Corpectomy Model. 2003 Annual
Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine,

Vancouver, Canada, May 13-17, 2003.

125. Marks, M.C., Kager, A.N., Fricka, K.B., Newton, P.O.: The Inter- and Intra-Observer
Error of Trunk Shape Measures in Patients with Scoliosis. 10th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

126. Faro, F.D., Sink, E.L., Wenger, D.R., Mubarak, S.J., Newton, P.O.: Iliosacral
Screws IN neuromuscular Kyphoscoliosis-Better Than Galveston? 10th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

127. White, K.K., Faro, F.D., Gaynor, M.A., Newton, P.O.: Anterior Fusion
After Thoracoscopic Disc Excision: Analysis of 103 Consecutive Deformity Cases
with Greater than Two-Year Follow up. 10th International Meeting on Advanced
Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

128. Brown, D., Mahar, A.T., Oka, R., Newton, P.O.: Is the Anterior Vertebral
Body Staple Really Helpful in Scoliosis Correction? 10th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

129. Faro, F.D., Newton, P.O., Marks, M.C., Wenger, D.R., Betz, R., Clements,
D., D'Andrea, L; Lenke, L.; Lowe, T.; Merola, A.; Haher, T.: Factors Involved
in the Decision to Perform a Selective vs. Non-Selective Fusion of Lenke 1B
and 1C (King II) Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). 10th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

130. White, K.K., Bawa, M., Ahn, J.S., Farnsworth, C.L., Faro, F.D., Maher,
A.T., Oka, R.S., Wedemeyer, M.A., Newton, P.O., Garfin, S.R.: The Effect of
rhBMP-2 on Allograft Union and Remodeling in a Corpectomy Model. 10th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

131. Tis, J., Oswald, T., Newton, P.O., Wenger, D.R., Lenke, L., Betz, R.,
Marks, M.C.: Pelvic Influence on Lumbar Lordosis in Thoracolumbar Adolescent
Idiopathic Scoliosis. 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques,
Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

132. Faro, F.D., Pawelek, J.B., Marks, M.C., Newton, P.O.: The Effect of Arm
Position in Lateral Radiographs of the Spine in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Rome, Italy,
July 10-12, 2003.

124. Newton, P.O., White, K., Faro, F, Gaynor, T.: Anterior Fusion After Thoracoscopic
Disc Excision: Analysis of 103 Consecutive Deformity Cases With Greater Than
Two Year Follow Up. 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Quebec City, Canada, September 10-13, 2003.

125. Lenke, L.G., Marks, M, Blanke, K, Sides, B, Newton, P.O., Kim, Y.: Prospective
Pulmonary Function Comparison of Open vs Endoscopic Anterior Fusion Combined
with Posterior Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 38th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Quebec City, Canada, September 10-13,
2003.

126. D'Andrea, L.P., Betz, R.R., Newton, P.O., Lenke, L.G., Clements, D.H.,
Harms, J, Haher, T.R., Lowe, T.G., Merola, A.A., Crawford A.H., Sucato, D.J.:
Effects of Continued Posterior Spinal Growth on Sagittal Contour After Anterior
Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation of Different Sizes for Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec
City, Canada, September 10-13, 2003.

127. Faro, F., Marks, M., Newton, P.O., Blanke, K, Lenke, L.: Perioperative
Changes in Pulmonary Function Following Anterior Scoliosis Instrumentation:
Thoracoscopic Versus Open Approaches. 18th Annual Meeting of the North American
Spine Society
, San Diego, CA, October 21-25, 2003.

128. Newton, P.O., Betz, R., Clements, D., Lenke, L., Crawford, A., Lowe, T.,
Haher, T., Merola, A., Wenger, D.R.: Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation:
A Matched Comparison to Open Anterior Instrumentation and Posterior Open Instrumentation.
18th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, San Diego, CA,
October 21-25, 2003.

129. Newton, P, Faro F, Farnsworth C, Shapiro G, Mohamad F, Breisch, Mahar
A, Tomlinson, White K, Bawa M, Gomez: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement on
the aorta in an in vivo bovine model. 50th annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic
Research Society,
San Francisco, CA, March 7-10, 2004.

130. Goodwin R, Oka R, Mahar A, Faro F, Newton P: Retrograde nailing of comminuted
fractures in a pediatric sized synthetic femur model: Differences related to
fracture position. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society,
San Francisco, CA, March 7-10, 2004.

131. Parent S, Wedemeyer M, Anderson, Faro F, Mahar A, Lalonde F, Newton P:
Displaced olecranon fractures in children: A biomechanical analysis of fixation
methods. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San
Francisco, CA, March 7-10, 2004.

132. Newton, P.O., Faro, F.D., Gaynor, T.P., White, K.K.: Anterior Thoracoscopic
Disc Excision: Analysis of 112 Consecutive Deformity Cases. 71st Annual Meeting
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, San Francisco, CA, March
10-14, 2004.

133. Newton, P.O.: Indications and Advantages of Thoracoscopic Anterior Instrumentation.
71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
San Francisco, CA, March 10-14, 2004.

134. Newton, P.O., Faro, F.D., Betz, R.R., D'Andrea, L.P., Clements, D.H.,
Lenke, L.G., Lowe, T.G., Merola, A.A., Haher, T.R.: Selective vs Nonselective
Fusion of Lenke I Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): 71st Annual
Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, San Francisco,
CA, March 10-14, 2004.

135. White, K.K., Bawa, M., Ahn, J.S., Farnsworth, C.L., Faro, F.D., Mahar,
A.T., Oka, R.S., Wedemeyer, M.A., Newton, P.O., Garfin, S.R.: The Effect Of
rhBMP-2 On Allograft Union And Remodeling In A Corpectomy Model. 71st Annual
Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, San Francisco,
CA, March 10-14, 2004.

136. Newton, P.O., Faro, F.D., Marks, M.C., Blanke, K., Lenke, L.: Pulmonary
Function in Anterior Scoliosis Surgery: Open vs Thoracoscopic Approaches. 2004
Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, St.
Louis, MO, April 27 - May 1, 2004.

137. Newton, P.O., Parent, S, Faro, F.D., Kager, A., Mohamad, F., Marks, M.C.:
Results of the First 27 Cases of Thoracoscopic Anterior Instrumentation and
Fusion: A Prospective Study. 2004 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopedic
Society of North America
, St. Louis, MO, April 27 - May 1, 2004.

138. Newton, P.O., White, K.K., Faro, F.D., Gaynor, T.P.: Thoracoscopic Anterior
Fusion: Analysis of 112 Consecutive Deformity Cases. 2004 Annual Meeting
of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
, St. Louis, MO, April
27 - May 1, 2004.

139. Parent, S, Newton, P.O., Anderson, M, Lalonde, F.D., Maher, A., Wedemeyer,
M, Faro, F.: Displaced Olecranon Fractures in Children: A Biomechanical Analysis
of Fixation Methods. 31st Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic
Visiting Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

140. Faro, F, Gollogly, S, Newton, P.O.: Pulmonary Function in AIS: A study
of 631 patients. 31st Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting
Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

141. Faro, F, Farnsworth, C, Mahar, A, Tomlinson, T, Newton, P.O., Shapiro,
G, Breisch, E, Gomez, M: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement on the aorta of
the bovine model. 31st Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting
Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

142. Parent, S, Marks, M, Faro, F, Newton, P.O., Kager, A: Results of the first
30 cases of thoracoscopic anterior 31st Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric
Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

143. Rohmiller, M.T., Newton, P.O.: Correlation between instrumentation type,
number of fixation points and cost of AIS. 31st Annual David H. Sutherland
Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

144. Parent, S, Pawelek, Newton, P.O., Mohamad, F, Marks, M: Perioperative
complications following surgical correction of neuromuscular scoliosis. 31st
Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
,
May 13-14, 2004.

145. Faro, F, Farnsworth, C, Mohamad, F, Newton, P.O., Shapiro, G, Fricka,
K: Spinal Growth Modulation in an Immature Bovine Model. 31st Annual David
H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
, May 13-14, 2004.

146. Marks, M, Stanford, C, Aguinaldo, A, Parent, S, Newton, P.O.: The effects
of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on spinal mobility. International Research
Society for Spinal Deformities
, Vancouver, BC Canada, June 10-12, 2004.

147. Parent S, Marks M, Stanford, Newton P: Motion preservation evaluation
below selective fusions of the thoracic spine in AIS. International Research
Society for Spinal Deformities,
Vancouver, BC Canada, June 10-12, 2004.

148. Marks M, Newton P, Betz R, D'Andrea L, Clements D, Lenke L, Lowe T, Letko
I, Haher T, Merola A, Crawford A: Outcomes of surgical treatment in male vs
female adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. 11th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

149. Newton P, Kager A, Marks M: Morbidty of iliac crest bone graft harvesting
in adolescent deformity surgery. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

150. Rohmiller M, Newton P, Marks M, Gaynor T, Wenger D, Betz R, Lenke L,
Lowe T, Clements D, Harms J, Letko I, Haher T, Merola A, D'Andrea L, Crawford
A, Sucato D: Does correlation exist between instrumentation type, number of
fixation points and cost of surgical correction of scoliosis. 11th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

151. Newton P, Faro F, Gollogly S, Betz R, Clements D, Lenke L, Lowe T, Crawford
A, Haher T, Merola A: Pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Bermuda, July
1-3, 2004.

152. Newton P, Parent S, Faro F, Kager A, Mohamad F, Marks M: Results of 29
consecutive cases of thoracoscopic anterior instrumentation and fusion: A single
surgeon prospective series. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

153. Newton, P, Faro F, Farnsworth C, Shapiro G, Mohamad F, Parent S, Fricka
K: Spinal growth modulation in an immature bovine model. 11th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

154. Mohamad F, Parent S, Marks M, Pawelek J, Faro F, Newton P: Perioperative
complications following surgical correction in neuromuscular scoliosis. 11th
International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

155. Newton P, Faro F, Farnsworth C, Shapiro G, Mohamad F, Breisch, Gomez,
Mahar A, Tomlinson, White K, Bawa M: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement on
the aorta in a bovine model. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

156. Parent S, Petcharaporn M, Marks M, Newton P: Changes in the SRS outcomes
questionnaire scores during the preoperative phase of AIS patients. 11th
International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

157. Gollogly S, Faro F, Marks M, Newton, P: Sagittal hypokyphosis varies with
the location of the apex of the coronal curve-Is there an explanation that suggests
an etiology in idiopathic scoliosis? 11th International Meeting on Advanced
Spine Techniques,
Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

158. Parent, Newton P, Marks M, Betz R, Clements D, D'Andrea L, Lenke L, Lowe
T, Haher T, Merola A, Wenger D: Factors involved in the decision include the
thoracic spine when fusing primary thoracolumbar/lumbar (Lenke 5C and 6C) adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques,
Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

159. Lowe T, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Haher T, Merola A, Newton, PO, Clements D,
Crawford A, Sucato D, Letko LJ, Wilson L: An analysis of anterior versus posterior
instrumented fusion for thoracic adolescent idiopathic (AIS) curve 70-80 degrees:
Are there advantages of one over the other? 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

160. Lowe T, Lenke LG, Betz RR, Newton PO, Clements D, Haher T, Merola A,
Crawford A, Sucato D, Letko LJ, Wilson L: Distal junctional kyphosis (DJK) adolescent
idiopathic: Thoracic curves following anterior or posterior instrumented fusion:
Incidence, risk factors and prevention. 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

161. Clements D, Betz RR, D'Andrea L, Newton PO, Mulcahey MJ, Marks, M, Porter
S: Rib resection and rib deformity correction: Evaluation by scoliometer. 39th
Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
September 6-9, 2004.

162. Rohmiller MT, Newton PO, Merola A, D'Andrea L, Wenger, D, Betz RR, Crawford
A, Lowe T, Clements D, Harm J, Letko J, Haher T: Does a correlation exist between
instrumentation type, number of fixation points and cost in the surgical correction
of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

163. Newton PO, Kager A, Marks M: Morbidity of iliac crest bone graft harvesting
in adolescent deformity surgery. 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

164. Newton PO, Faro F, Farnsworth C, Shapiro G, Mohamad F, Breisch E, Gomez
M, Mahar A, Tomlinson T, White K, Bawa M: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement
on the aorta in a bovine model. 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research
Society,
Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

165. Mohamad F, Fry R, Oka R, Mahar A, Newton PO: Biomechanical analysis of
single and double anterior vertebral body screw fixation and the effect of increasing
screw diameters.39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society,
Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

166. Newton PO, Faro F, Farnsworth C, Shapiro G, Mohamad F, Parent S, Fricka
K: Spinal growth modulation in an immature bovine model. 39th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9,
2004.

167. Newton PO, Faro FD, Gollogly S, Betz RR, Clements D, Lenke LG, Lowe T,
Crawford A, Haher T, Merola A: Pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Buenos Aires,
Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

168. Polly DW, Sanders J, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Newton PO, Kuklo TR, Dormans
J, Drummond D, Diab, M, Richard BS: Validity and reliability of the spinal appearance
questionnaire in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. 39th Annual Meeting
of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9,
2004.

169. Sucato DJ, Newton PO, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Crawford A, Cements D, D'Andrea
L: The benefit of pleural closure following a thoracoscopic anterior spinal
fusion and instrumentation for AIS. 39th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society,
Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 6-9, 2004.

170. Newton PO, Parent S, Marks M, Pawelek J, Faro F, Mohamad F: Perioperative
complications following surgical correction in neuromuscular scoliosis. 39th
Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society
, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
September 6-9, 2004.

171. Parent S, Wedemeyer M, Anderson, Faro F, Mahar A, Lalonde F, Newton P:
Displaced olecranon fractures in children: A biomechanical analysis of fixation
methods. 28th Annual Meeting American Society of Biomechanics, Portland,
OR, September 2004.

172. Flynn, JM, Launay, F, Moroz L, Kocher M, Newton, PO, Frick SL, Sponseller
PD: Titanium elastic nailing of pediatric femur fractures: Predictors of complications
and poor outcomes. 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons
, Washington, D.C., February 23-27, 2005.

173. Newton, PO, Faro, FD, Gollogly S, Betz, RR, Clements DH, Lenke LG, Lowe,
TG, Crawford AH, Haher TR: Pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
2005 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
Washington, D.C., February 23-27, 2005.

174. Newton, PO, Faro, FD, Farnsworth CL, Shapiro GS, Mohamad F, Parent S,
Fricka K: Spinal growth modulation in an immature bovine model. 2005 Annual
Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
, Washington, D.C.,
February 23-27, 2005.

175. Newton, PO, Faro, FD, Farnsworth CL, Shapiro GS, Mohamad F, Breisch E,
Mahar A. Tomlinson T, White K,. Bawa M, Gomez M: Thoracic vertebral screw impingement
on the aorta in an in vivo bovine model. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic
Research Society
, Washington, D.C., February 23-27, 2005 (poster presentation).

176. Newton, PO: Innovations in scoliosis surgery. 2005 Wilson-Bost Interurban
Club Annual Meeting
, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, April 2, 2005.

177. Wedemeyer, M, Parent, S, Mahar, A, Odell, T, Swimmer, T, Newton, P: Titanium
Versus Stainless Steel For Anterior Spinal Fusions: An Analysis Of Rod Stress
As An Indicator Of Rod Breakage In A Bovine Cadaveric Model During Physiologic
Loading. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Annual Meeting.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 13, 2005 - May 15, 2005.

178. Goodwin R., Mahar A., Newton PO. Level of femoral fracture influences
stability of retrograde divergent nails. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of
North America, Annual Meeting
. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 13, 2005 - May
15, 2005.

179. Sucato DJ, Newton PO, Betz R, Picetti G, Lenke L, Hresko T, Hu S, Braun
J, Roye D. Defining the Learning Curve for Performing a Thoracoscopic Anterior
Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation for AIS: A Multi-Center Study. Pediatric
Orthopedic Society of North America, Annual Meeting.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,
May 13, 2005 - May 15, 2005.

180. Crawford AH, Lowe T, Betz R, Lenke L, Haher T, Merola A, Newton P, Clements
D, Sucato D. Correction of Left Thoracic Curves: A Comparison of Anterior versus
Posterior Instrumentation. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America,
Annual Meeting
. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 13, 2005 - May 15, 2005.

181. Newton, PO: Endoscopic thoracic release. 18th Annual IITS Meeting,
San Diego, California, May 26, 2005.

182. Newton, PO, Goodwin R, Oka R, Mahar A, Faro F: E-Poster--Retrograde nailing
of comminuted fractures in a pediatric sized synthetic femur model: Differences
related to fracture position. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic
Society of North America
, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 12-15, 2005.

183. Newton, PO, Wedemeyer M, Parent S, Mahar A, Odel T, Swimmer T: E-Poster--Titanium
versus stainless steel for anterior spinal fusions: An analysis of rod stress
as an indicator of rod breakage in a bovi. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 12-15,
2005.

184. Sucato DJ, Newton, PO, Betz, RR, Picetti GG, Lenke LG, Hresko T, Hu SS,
Braun JT, Roye DP: Defining the learning curve for performing a thoracoscopic
anterior spinal fusion and instrumentation for AIS: A multi-center study. 2005
Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
, Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada, May 12-15, 2005.

185. Parent S, Mahar AT, Newton PO, Lalonde FL. Displaced olecranon fractures
in children: A biomechanical analysis of fixation methods. Western Orthopaedic
Association Annual Meeting
. Waikoloa, Hawaii, July 20 - 23, 2005.

186. Newton PO, Farnsworth C, Faro F, Mahar A, O'Dell T, Oka R, Mohamad F,
Shapiro G, Parent S, Fricka K, Breisch E: The Histological and Biomechanical
Effects of Tethering Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine Model. 12th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
. Banff, Alberta, Canada, July 7 - 9,
2005.

187. Kishan S., Newton PO, Betz R., Lenke L, Lowe T., Clements D., D'Andrea
L., Sucato D. Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Surgery Affects Pulmonary Function Less
Than Thoracotomy At Two Years Post-Surgery. 12th International Meeting on
Advanced Spine Techniques
. Banff, Alberta, Canada, July 7 - 9, 2005.

188. Newton PO, Upasani V., Bastrom T., Marks M., Gollogly S. Short Fusion
with Residual Deformity vs. Long Fusion with Better Correction— Which is
Better? 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Banff,
Alberta, Canada, July 7 - 9, 2005.

189. Wedemeyer, M, Parent, S, Mahar, A, Odell, T, Swimmer, T, Newton, P. Titanium
Versus Stainless Steel For Anterior Spinal Fusions: An Analysis Of Rod Stress
As An Indicator Of Rod Breakage In A Bovine Cadaveric Model During Physiologic
Loading. 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Banff,
Alberta, Canada, July 7 - 9, 2005.

190. Newton PO, Marks M, Betz R, Lenke L, Lowe T, Clements D, Haher T, Merola
A, D'Andrea L, Crawford A, Harms J. Ten Year Trends in the Surgical Treatment
of Primary Right Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 12th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques.
Banff, Alberta, Canada, July 7 - 9,
2005.

191. Farnsworth CL, Geertsma RG, Swimmer TJ, Newton PO. Yucatan Mini-Pig as
a Model of Spinal Growth. American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
Annual Meeting.
St. Louis, MO, November 2005.

192. Kishan S., Newton PO, Betz R., Lenke L, Lowe T., Clements D., D'Andrea
L., Sucato D. Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Surgery Affects Pulmonary Function Less
Than Thoracotomy At Two Years Post-Surgery. Scoliosis Research Society 2005
Annual meeting
. Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005. Hibbs Award Nominee.

193. Newton PO, Upasani V., Bastrom T., Marks M., Gollogly S. Short Fusion
with Residual Deformity vs. Long Fusion with Better Correction— Which is
Better? Scoliosis Research Society 2005 Annual meeting. Miami, Florida
October 28-30, 2005.

194. Newton PO., Farnsworth C., Faro F., Mahar A., O'Dell T., Oka R., Mohamad
F., Shapiro G., Parent S., Fricka K., Breisch. E. The Histological and Biomechanical
Effects of Tethering Spinal Growth in an Immature Bovine Model. Scoliosis
Research Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

195. Newton PO, Marks M, Betz R, Lenke L, Lowe T, Clements D, Haher T, Merola
A, D'Andrea L, Crawford A, Harms J. Ten Year Trends in the Surgical Treatment
of Primary Right Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research
Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

196. Lowe T, Teng eng Chien JT, Betz RR, Lenke LG, MD; Newton PO, Clements
D, Crawford AH, Letko L. The Surgical Treatment of Double Thoracic Curves in
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis— Factors Involved in the Decision to Perform
a Selective Fusion of the Main Thoracic Curve Versus a Posterior Fusion. Scoliosis
Research Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

197. Lonner BS, Scharf C, Newton PO, O'Brien MF, Sponseller P, Lenke LG, Crawford
AH, Letko L, Lowe TG, Shufflebarger H. Operative Management of Scheuermann's
Kyphosis in 78 Patients. Scoliosis Research Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

198. Merola A, Newton PO, O'Brien MF, Haher TR, Lowe TG, Lenke LG, Clements
D, Betz R, Crawford AH, Kubeck J, Shanti N. Lumbar Sagittal Plane Alignment
with Respect to Instrumentation Type and Surgical Technique. Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society 2005 Annual meeting. Miami, Florida
October 28-30, 2005.

199. Crawford AH, Lowe T, Betz R, Lenke L, Haher T, Merola A, Newton P, Clements
D, Sucato D. Correction of Left Thoracic Curves: A Comparison of Anterior versus
Posterior Instrumentation. Scoliosis Research Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

200. Crawford AH, Babekir N, Lowe TG, Betz R, Lenke L, Haher T, Merola A, Newton
PO, Clements D, Sucato DJ, Letko L. Comparison between Left and Right Thoracic
Curves in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society 2005 Annual meeting.
Miami, Florida October 28-30, 2005.

201. Kishan S, Upasani V, Mahar A, Oka R, Odell T, Rohmiller M, Newton P,
Wenger D: Biomechanical Stability of Single Screw Versus Two Screw Fixation
of an Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Model: Effect of Screw Position
in the Femoral Neck. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society,
Chicago, IL. March 19-22, 2006.

202. Parent S, Odell T, Oka R, Mahar A, Newton P: Does Torque Direction Affect
the Biomechanics of Direct Vertebral Derotation Using Pedicle Screws? 52nd
Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society
, Chicago, IL. March 19-22,
2006.

203. Crawford A, Babekir N, Lowe TG, Betz R, Lenke L, Haher T, Merola A, Newton
P, Clements D, Sucato DJ, Letko L: Correction of left thoracic curves: a comparison
of anterior versus posterior instrumentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons annual meeting,
Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

204. Kishan S, Newton PO, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Clements DH, D'Andrea
LP, Sucato DJ: Anterior scoliosis instrumentation improves pulmonary function
at two years follow up. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting,
Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

205. Lonner BS, Newton PO, Betz RR, Scharf C, O'Brien M, Sponseller P, Lenke
LG, Crawford AH, Lowe TG, Letko L, Harms J, Shufflebarger HL: Operative management
of Scheuermann's kyphosis in 78 patients. Outcomes, complications, and technique.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, Chicago, IL,
March 22-26, 2006.

206. Instructional Course—Moderator: Frick S; Panel: Skaggs D, Mehlman
C, Newton PO: The difficult pediatric Supracondylar Humerus fracture: Tips and
techniques to avoid complications. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
annual meeting,
Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

207. Instructional Course—Moderator: Newton PO; Panel: O'Brien M, Sucato
D, Kuklo T: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons annual meeting
, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

208. Instructional Course—Moderator: Reagan J; Panel: Annand N, Berven
SH, Newton PO; Anterior thoracolumbar spinal surgery: Minimal and maximally
invasive instrumentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual
meeting
, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

209. Newton, PO: Poster presentation—Correction of left thoracic curves:
A comparison of anterior versus posterior instrumentation. American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting
, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

210. Kishan S., Newton PO, Betz R., Lenke L, Lowe T., Clements D., D'Andrea
L., Sucato D. Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Surgery Affects Pulmonary Function Less
Than Thoracotomy At Two Years Post-Surgery. Pediatric Orthopedic Society
of North America annual meeting,
San Diego, CA, May 2 - 6, 2006.

211. Parent S, Odell T, Oka R, Mahar A, Newton P: Does Torque Direction Affect
the Biomechanics of Direct Vertebral Derotation Using Pedicle Screws? Pediatric
Orthopedic Society of North America annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, May 2
- 6, 2006.

212. Newton, PO. The relationship between thoracic hyperkyphosis and the Scoliosis
Research Society Outcomes Instrument. Scoliosis Research Society, 41st Annual
Meeting
, Monterey, CA, September 13-16, 2006.

213. Newton, PO. Standardized outcomes measures in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Scoliosis Research Society, 41st Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, September
13-16, 2006.

214. Newton, PO. Moderator—Instructional Course: Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, San
Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

215. Newton PO. Panel member—Instructional Course: Anterior thoracolumbar
spine surgery: minimal and maximally invasive. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

216. Newton PO. Poster: Surgical approach does not affect spontaneous lumbar
curve correction in Lenke B and C curve types. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

217. Newton PO. Poster: Factors that influence pulmonary function two years
after surgical treatment of 254 AIS patients. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons annual meeting,
San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

218. Newton PO: Open, mini-open, thoracoscopic anterior instrumentation for
deformity: Status in 2007. Current Concepts in Emerging Technologies in Spine,
February 19-21, 2007.

219. Newton PO: Moderator, Breakout Session: Adolescent idiopathic deformity
selection of distal fusion levels. Current Concepts in Emerging Technologies
in Spine
, February 19-21, 2007.

220. Newton PO: Panelist, Breakout Session: Spinal deformity under the age
of 10 years. Current Concepts in Emerging Technologies in Spine, February
19-21, 2007.

221. Newton PO: Moderator: Deformity. Current Concepts in Emerging Technologies
in Spine
, February 19-21, 2007.

222. Newton, PO: Instructional Course Lecture: Anterior Thoracolumbar Spine
Surgery: Minimal and Maximally Invasive. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

223. Baitner A, Bastrom TP, Pawelek J, Newton PO. Poster presentation--Matched
Comparison of Pediatric Forearm Refractures. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

224. Patel PN, Newton PO, Bastrom TP, Marks MC, Pawelek J, Harms Study Group.
Poster presentation—Surgical Approach Does Not Affect Spontaneous Lumbar
Curve Correction in Lenke B and C Curve Types. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

225. Newton PO, Perry A, Bastrom TP, Lenke LG, Betz RR< Clements DH, D'Andrea
LP. Poster presentation—Factors That Influence Pulmonary Function Two Years
After Surgical Treatment of 254 AIS Patients. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
annual meeting
, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

226. Newton PO. Moderator: Early onset scoliosis. Pediatric Spine: On the
Cutting Edge
, Coral Gables, Miami, FL. April 13-14, 2007.

227. Newton PO. Fusionless scoliosis correction: Experimental studies, tethers,
Shilla procedure. Pediatric Spine: On the Cutting Edge, Coral Gables,
Miami, FL. April 13-14, 2007.

228. Newton PO. Thoracic AIS: limits of thoracoscopic instrumentation. Limits
of posterior only instrumentation. Pediatric Spine: On the Cutting Edge,
Coral Gables, Miami, FL. April 13-14, 2007.

229. Newton PO. Moderator: Lightening panels on AIS. Pediatric Spine: On
the Cutting Edge
, Coral Gables, Miami, FL. April 13-14, 2007.

230. Petcharaporn M, Pawelek J, Bastrom T, Lonner B, Newton PO. The relationship
between thoracic hyperkyphosis and the Scoliosis Research Society outcomes instrument.
Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons annual meeting, April 15, 2007,
Lexington, KY

231. Ritzman R, Dwek J, Newton P. Analysis of pelvic anatomy in cerebral palsy
patients using 3D CT technology: Implications for sacropelvic fixation in scoliosis
correction. 34th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting
Professorship
, May 17-18, 2007.

232. Tsutsui S, Bastrom T, Pawelek J, Newton P, Harms Study Group. The isolated
effect of a scoliosis fusion on SRS outcomes questionnaire is modest. 34th
Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
,
May 17-18, 2007.

233. Upasani V, Kim J, Oka R, Newton P, Farnsworth C, Perry A, Mahar A. Compensatory
reverse disc wedging from anterolateral spinal tethering in a procine model.
34th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
May 17-18, 2007.

234. Bloom T, Mahar A, Pring M, Robertson C, Newton P. Comparison of Supracondylar
humerus fracture pinning when the fracture is not anatomically reduced. 34th
Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship
,
May 17-18, 2007.

235. Upasani U, Petcharaporn M, Bastrom T, Newton P, Caltoum C, Pawelek J,
Marks M, Harms Study Group. Does obesity affect surgical outcomes in adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis? 34th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic
Visiting Professorship
, May 17-18, 2007.

236. Ritzman T, Bstrom T, Newton P, Upasani V, Pawelek J, Harms Study Group.
Return of shoulder girdle function after anterior vs. posterior adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis surgery. 34th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting
Professorship
, May 17-18, 2007.

237. Steinman S, Newton P, Bastrom T, Mubarak S. Ulnar nerve entrapment in
flexion-type Supracondylar humerus fractures. 34th Annual David H. Sutherland
Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
May 17-18, 2007.

238. Tsutsui S, Bastrom T, Newton P, Pawelek J, Shah S. Do discs "open" anteriorly
with posterior only correction of Scheuerman's kyphosis? 34th Annual David
H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
May 17-18, 2007.

239. Caltoum C, Petcharaporn M, Pawelek J, Bastrom T, Newton P, Harms Study
Group. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients report increased pain at 5 years
compared to 2 years after surgical treatment. 34th Annual David H. Sutherland
Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship,
May 17-18, 2007.

240. Upasani V, Caltoum C, Petcharaporn M, Bastrom T, Lowe T, Betz R, Clements
D, Lenke L, Newton P. Paper presentation: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients
report increased pain at 5 years compared to 2 years after surgical treatment.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting, Hollywood,
FL, May 23-26, 2007.

241. Patel P, Bastrom TP, Marks MC, Pawelek J, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Newton PO.
Paper Presentation: Spontaneous lumbar curve correction in selective thoracic
fusions of idiopathic scoliosis-anterior and posterior approaches. Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May
23-26, 2007.

242. Newton PO., Perry A, Bastrom TP, Lenke LG, Betz RR, Clements D, D'Andrea
LP. Paper presentation: Factors that influence pulmonary function 2 years after
surgical treatment of 254 AIS patients. Pediatric Orthopeadic Society of
North America annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May 23-26, 2007.

243. Newton PO. Spine symposium: Spinal deformity Update. Case presentation
of spinal deformity panel discussion. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North
American annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May 23-26, 2007.

244. Newton, PO, et al. Paper presentation: The healing forearm fracture: A
matched comparison of forearm refractures. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society
of North America annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May 23-26, 2007.

245. Steinman S, Bastrom TP, Newton PO, Mubarak SJ. Poster presentation: Ulnar
nerve entrapment in flexion-type Supracondylar humerus fractures. Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting
, Hollywood, FL, May
23-26, 2007.

246. Upasani V, Caltoum C, Petcharaporn M, Bastrom T, Pawelek J, Marks M,
Betz R, Lenke L, Newton PO. E-Poster: Does an increased body mass index affect
the risk for perioperative complications in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting, Hollywood,
FL, May 23-26, 2007.

247. Steinman S, Mahar A, Oka R, Goodwin R, Wallace D, Newton P. E-Poster:
Antegrade versus retrograde flexible intramedullary stabilization of femoral
fractures: Which is best for a distal fracture? Pediatric Orthopaedic Society
of North America annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May 23-26, 2007.

248. Newton P, Lhamby J, Upasani V, Pawelek J, Bastrom T. E-Poster: 5-year
follow up of scoliosis patients surgically treated with thoracoscopic anterior
instrumentation. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting,
Hollywood, FL, May 23-26, 2007.

249. Bloom T, Robertson C, Mahar A, Pring M, Newton P. Comparison of Supracondylar
humerus fracture pinning when the fracture is not anatomically reduced. Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America annual meeting
, Hollywood, FL, May
23-26, 2007.

250. Upasani VV, Ritzman TF, Mahar A, Bastrom T, Newton PO. Paper presentation-Maintenance
of rod contour when instrumenting a "rigid" spine model: Which rods are best?
14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island,
Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

251. Newton PO., Betz RR, O'Brien M. Instructional course lecture-Advanced
deformity techniques. 14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques,
Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

252. Sponseller PD, Newton PO, Boachie-Adjei O, Flynn J; D'Andrea L, Bridwell
KH, Gupta, MC, Marks MC. Paper presentation-Comparison of severe scoliosis treated
with or without halo traction. 14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques,
Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

253. Miyanji F, Oka R, Mahar A, Upasani VV, Newton PO. Paper presentation-Biomechanical
analysis of transfacet and lateral mass constructs for multi-level posterior
cervical spine stabilization. 14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques,
Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

254. Pawelek J, Newton PO, Perry A, The Harms Study Group. Paper presentation-The
variation in how surgeons contour rods for scoliosis correction is substantial.
14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island,
Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

255. Newton PO. Moderator, Panel Discussion-Syndromic Pediatric Scoliosis.
14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island,
Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

256. Aubin CE, Labelle H, Lenke LG, Jackson RP, Newton PO. Paper presentation-The
central hip vertical axis (CHVA): A new reference axis as an initial basis for
the SRS 3D classification of idiopathic scoliosis. 14th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

257. Upasani VV, Ritzman TF, Mahar A, Bstrom T, Newton PO. Paper Abstract-Maintenance
of rod contour when instrumentation a "rigid" spinal model: Which rods are best?
14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island,
Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

258. Sponseller PD, Newton PO, Boachie-Adjei O, Flynn J, D'Andrea LP, Bridwell
KH, Gupta MC, Marks MC. Paper Abstract-Comparison of severe scoliosis treated
with or without halo traction.

259. Miyanji F, Oka R, Mahar A, Upasani VV, Newton PO. Paper Abstract-Biomechanical
analysis of transfacet and lateral mass constructs for multi-level posterior
cervical spine stabilization. 14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques
, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

260. Pawelek J, Newton PO, Perry A, The Harms Study Group. Paper Abstract-The
variable in how surgeons contour rods for scoliosis correction is substantial.
14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Paradise Island,
Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

261. Aubin CE, Labelle H, Lenke LG, Jackson RP, Newton PO, Stokes IA. Paper
Abstract-The central hip vertical axis (CHV). A new reference axis as an initial
basis for the SRS 3D classification of idiopathic scoliosis. 14th International
Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
, Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14,
2007.