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    Vernon T. Tolo, MD

    TitleProfessor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    SchoolKeck School of Medicine of USC
    DepartmentPediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    AddressCHL Mail Stop 69
    Off Campus
    Los Angeles California 90089
    Phone+1 323 361 4658
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      1. Chan P, Andras LM, Nielsen E, Sousa T, Joiner E, Choi PD, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Comparison of Ponte Osteotomies and 3-Column Osteotomies in the Treatment of Congenital Spinal Deformity. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Aug 02. PMID: 28777277.
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      2. Chan P, Skaggs D, Sanders A, Villamor GA, Choi PD, Tolo V, Andras LM. Pain is the Greatest Preoperative Concern for Patients and Parents Prior to Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Mar 03. PMID: 28263228.
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      3. Sanders AE, Andras LM, Choi PD, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Palsy After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Oct 01; 41(19):E1164-7. PMID: 27010998.
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      4. Shabtai L, Andras LM, Portman M, Harris LR, Choi PD, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Sacral Alar Iliac (SAI) Screws Fail 75% Less Frequently Than Iliac Screws in Neuromuscular Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jan 11. PMID: 26756987.
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      5. Tolo V. SRS History From 1996 to Present. Spine Deform. 2015 Sep; 3(5):409-416. PMID: 27927527.
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      6. Barrett KK, Andras LM, Tolo V, Choi PD, Skaggs DL. Measurement Variability in the Evaluation of the Proximal Junction in Distraction-based Growing Rods Patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Sep; 35(6):624-7. PMID: 25379823.
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      7. Swiontkowski MF, Tolo V. Update to the retraction of "Skin-derived fibroblasts for the treatment of refractory Achilles tendinosis: preliminary short-term results" by H. Obaid, A. Clarke, P. Rosenfeld, C. Leach, and D. Connell. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Feb 1;94(3):193-200. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Jun 17; 97(12):1011. PMID: 26085535.
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      8. Buckwalter JA, Tolo V, O'Keefe RJ. How do you know it is true? Integrity in research and publications: AOA critical issues. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Jan 07; 97(1):e2. PMID: 25568400; PMCID: PMC4279030.
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      9. Tolo V. Are Research Publications Original and True? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jun 18; 96(12):969. PMID: 24951730.
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      10. Tolo V. 125 Years and Counting. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 06 04; 96(11):881. PMID: 24897734.
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      11. James MA, Tolo V. Studying and reporting sex and race differences in musculoskeletal health. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 15; 96(2):89. PMID: 24430406.
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      12. Myung KS, Glassman DM, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Simple steps to minimize spine infections in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Jan; 34(1):29-33. PMID: 23812142.
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      13. Thompson SR, Tolo V. Now showing--video expansion at JBJS. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Dec 18; 95(24):2169. PMID: 24352769.
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      14. Einhorn TA, Tolo V. Welcome to JBJS Reviews! JBJS Rev. 2013 Nov 19; 1(1). PMID: 27490395.
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      15. Swiontkowski MF, Tolo V. The case report redefined with JBJS Case Connector. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jan 16; 95(2):97. PMID: 23324956.
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      16. Andras L, Yamaguchi KT, Skaggs DL, Tolo V. Surgical technique for balancing posterior spinal fusions to the pelvis using the T square of Tolo. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Dec; 32(8):e63-6. PMID: 23147633.
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      17. Wright JG, Swiontkowski MF, Tolo V. Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews: New Guidelines for JBJS. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Sep 05; 94(17):1537. PMID: 22992845.
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      18. Wright JG, Tolo V. JBJS and evidence-based orthopaedics. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Sep; 32 Suppl 2:S101-3. PMID: 22890446.
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      19. Tolo V. Stability and change in 2012. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jan 04; 94(1):1. PMID: 22218375.
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      20. Sucato DJ, Micheli LJ, Estes AR, Tolo V. Spine problems in young athletes. Instr Course Lect. 2012; 61:499-511. PMID: 22301257.
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      21. Tolo V. Orthopaedic journals and conflict of interest. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Dec 07; 93(23):2145. PMID: 22159848.
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      22. Arkader A, Yang CH, Tolo V. High long-term local control with sacrectomy for primary high-grade bone sarcoma in children. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 May; 470(5):1491-7. PMID: 22139710; PMCID: PMC3314747.
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      23. Arkader A, Warner WC, Tolo V, Sponseller PD, Skaggs DL. Pediatric Chance fractures: a multicenter perspective. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Oct-Nov; 31(7):741-4. PMID: 21926870.
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      24. Reider B, Poehling GG, Lubowitz JH, Provencher MT, Brand RA, Crenshaw AH, Thordarson DB, Fischgrund JS, Rothman RH, Tolo V, Sanders R, Hensinger RN, Thompson GH, Koman LA, Mallon WJ, Zdeblick T, Grana WA, D'Ambrosia R, Weinstein JN, Carragee EJ, Wojtys EM. Disclosure of conflict of interest. Arthroscopy. 2011 Sep; 27(9):1167. PMID: 21875524.
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      25. Ross PA, Smith BM, Tolo V, Khemani RG. Continuous infusion of bupivacaine reduces postoperative morphine use in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after posterior spine fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Aug 15; 36(18):1478-83. PMID: 20881514.
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      26. Krieger MD, Falkinstein Y, Bowen IE, Tolo V, McComb JG. Scoliosis and Chiari malformation Type I in children. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2011 Jan; 7(1):25-9. PMID: 21194283.
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      27. Limpaphayom N, Skaggs DL, McComb G, Krieger M, Tolo V. Complications of halo use in children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Apr 15; 34(8):779-84. PMID: 19337133.
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      28. Skaggs DL, Bushman G, Grunander T, Wong PC, Sankar WN, Tolo V. Shortening of growing-rod spinal instrumentation reverses cardiac failure in child with Marfan syndrome and scoliosis. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Dec; 90(12):2745-50. PMID: 19047721.
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      29. Kasimian S, Skaggs DL, Sankar WN, Farlo J, Goodarzi M, Tolo V. Aprotinin in pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis surgery. Eur Spine J. 2008 Dec; 17(12):1671-5. PMID: 18820953; PMCID: PMC2587686.
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      30. Skaggs DL, Lerman LD, Albrektson J, Lerman M, Stewart DG, Tolo V. Use of a noninvasive halo in children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Jul 01; 33(15):1650-4. PMID: 18594457.
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      31. Weiss JM, Tolo V. Femoral nerve palsy following iliacus hematoma. Orthopedics. 2008 Feb; 31(2):178. PMID: 19292190.
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      32. Sankar WN, Albrektson J, Lerman L, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Scoliosis in-brace curve correction and patient preference of CAD/CAM versus plaster molded TLSOs. J Child Orthop. 2007 Dec; 1(6):345-9. PMID: 19308530; PMCID: PMC2656747.
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      33. Ho C, Skaggs DL, Weiss JM, Tolo V. Management of infection after instrumented posterior spine fusion in pediatric scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Nov 15; 32(24):2739-44. PMID: 18007254.
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      34. Albrektson J, Kay RM, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Abduction pillow immobilization following hip surgery: a welcome alternative for selected patients. J Child Orthop. 2007 Nov; 1(5):299-305. PMID: 19308524; PMCID: PMC2656736.
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      35. Weiss JM, Skaggs D, Tanner J, Tolo V. Cell Saver: is it beneficial in scoliosis surgery? J Child Orthop. 2007 Oct; 1(4):221-7. PMID: 19308514; PMCID: PMC2656732.
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      36. Skaggs DL, Early SD, D'Ambra P, Tolo V, Kay RM. Back pain and backpacks in school children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 May-Jun; 26(3):358-63. PMID: 16670549.
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      37. Leitch KK, Kay RM, Femino JD, Tolo V, Storer SK, Skaggs DL. Treatment of multidirectionally unstable supracondylar humeral fractures in children. A modified Gartland type-IV fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 May; 88(5):980-5. PMID: 16651572.
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      38. Yuan N, Fraire JA, Margetis MM, Skaggs DL, Tolo V, Keens TG. The effect of scoliosis surgery on lung function in the immediate postoperative period. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Oct 01; 30(19):2182-5. PMID: 16205344.
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      39. Green DW, Reynolds RA, Khan SN, Tolo V. The delay in diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a review of 102 patients. HSS J. 2005 Sep; 1(1):103-6. PMID: 18751817; PMCID: PMC2504123.
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      40. Vitale MG, Kessler MW, Choe JC, Hwang MW, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Pelvic fractures in children: an exploration of practice patterns and patient outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005 Sep-Oct; 25(5):581-7. PMID: 16199935.
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      41. Gupta N, Kay RM, Leitch K, Femino JD, Tolo V, Skaggs DL. Effect of surgical delay on perioperative complications and need for open reduction in supracondylar humerus fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 May-Jun; 24(3):245-8. PMID: 15105716.
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      42. Early SD, Kay RM, Tolo V. Childhood diskitis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003 Nov-Dec; 11(6):413-20. PMID: 14686826.
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      43. Kay RM, Rethlefsen SA, Hale JM, Skaggs DL, Tolo V. Comparison of proximal and distal rotational femoral osteotomy in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003 Mar-Apr; 23(2):150-4. PMID: 12604941.
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      44. Watkins RG, Reynolds RA, McComb JG, Tolo V. Lymphangiomatosis of the spine: two cases requiring surgical intervention. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Feb 01; 28(3):E45-50. PMID: 12567040.
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      45. Ghanem I, Tolo V, D'Ambra P, Malogalowkin MH. Langerhans cell histiocytosis of bone in children and adolescents. J Pediatr Orthop. 2003 Jan-Feb; 23(1):124-30. PMID: 12499958.
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      46. Huang EY, Acosta JM, Gardocki RJ, Danielson PD, Skaggs DL, Reynolds RA, Tolo V, Stein JE. Thoracoscopic anterior spinal release and fusion: evolution of a faster, improved approach. J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Dec; 37(12):1732-5. PMID: 12483643.
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      47. Tolo V. The challenges of change: is orthopaedics ready? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Sep; 84-A(9):1707-13. PMID: 12208930.
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      48. Skaggs DL, Kay RM, Tolo V. Fracture stability after pinning of displaced supracondylar distal humerus fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002 Sep-Oct; 22(5):697; author reply 697-8. PMID: 12198477.
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      49. Ghanem IB, Tolo V, Reynolds RA. Rib fixation for humeral lengthening following interscapulothoracic resection for malignant tumor. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2002 Jul; 11(3):245-50. PMID: 12089502.
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      50. Ghanem IB, Tolo V. "Perthes-like" changes in a free riding untreated congenital dislocated hip. J Med Liban. 2002 Jan-Apr; 50(1-2):63-6. PMID: 12841317.
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      51. Skaggs DL, Hale JM, Bassett J, Kaminsky C, Kay RM, Tolo V. Operative treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. The consequences of pin placement. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 May; 83-A(5):735-40. PMID: 11379744.
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      52. Skaggs DL, Rethlefsen SA, Kay RM, Dennis SW, Reynolds RA, Tolo V. Variability in gait analysis interpretation. J Pediatr Orthop. 2000 Nov-Dec; 20(6):759-64. PMID: 11097250.
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      53. Skaggs DL, Samuelson MA, Hale JM, Kay RM, Tolo V. Complications of posterior iliac crest bone grafting in spine surgery in children. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000 Sep 15; 25(18):2400-2. PMID: 10984795.
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      54. Kay RM, Dennis S, Rethlefsen S, Skaggs DL, Tolo V. Impact of postoperative gait analysis on orthopaedic care. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 May; (374):259-64. PMID: 10818985.
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      55. Skaggs DL, DuBois B, Kay RM, Hale JM, Tolo V. A simplified valgus osteotomy of the proximal femur in children. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2000 Apr; 9(2):114-8. PMID: 10868361.
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      56. Kay RM, Dennis S, Rethlefsen S, Reynolds RA, Skaggs DL, Tolo V. The effect of preoperative gait analysis on orthopaedic decision making. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 Mar; (372):217-22. PMID: 10738430.
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      57. Skaggs DL, Kautz SM, Kay RM, Tolo V. Effect of delay of surgical treatment on rate of infection in open fractures in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2000 Jan-Feb; 20(1):19-22. PMID: 10641682.
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      58. Tolo V. Orthopaedic treatment of fractures of the long bones and pelvis in children who have multiple injuries. Instr Course Lect. 2000; 49:415-23. PMID: 10829193.
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      59. Skaggs DL, Leet AI, Money MD, Shaw BA, Hale JM, Tolo V. Secondary fractures associated with external fixation in pediatric femur fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 1999 Sep-Oct; 19(5):582-6. PMID: 10488855.
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      60. Rethlefsen S, Tolo V, Reynolds RA, Kay R. Outcome of hamstring lengthening and distal rectus femoris transfer surgery. J Pediatr Orthop B. 1999 Apr; 8(2):75-9. PMID: 10218163.
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      61. Skaggs DL, Kaminsky C, Tolo V, Kay RM, Reynolds RA. Variability in measurement of acetabular index in normal and dysplastic hips, before and after reduction. J Pediatr Orthop. 1998 Nov-Dec; 18(6):799-801. PMID: 9821139.
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      62. Douté DA, Sponseller PD, Tolo V, Atkins E, Silberstein CE. Soleus neurectomy for dynamic ankle equinus in children with cerebral palsy. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1997 Sep; 26(9):613-6. PMID: 9316723.
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      63. Tolo V. Tumor management. J Pediatr Orthop. 1997 Jul-Aug; 17(4):421-3. PMID: 9364375.
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      64. Skaggs DL, Kaminsky CK, Eskander-Rickards E, Reynolds RA, Tolo V, Bassett GS. Psoas over the brim lengthenings. Anatomic investigation and surgical technique. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1997 Jun; (339):174-9. PMID: 9186216.
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      65. Canale ST, Tolo V. Fractures of the femur in children. Instr Course Lect. 1995; 44:255-73. PMID: 7797862.
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      66. Wu L, Yee A, Liu L, Carbonaro-Hall D, Venkatesan N, Tolo V, Hall FL. Molecular cloning of the human CAK1 gene encoding a cyclin-dependent kinase-activating kinase. Oncogene. 1994 Jul; 9(7):2089-96. PMID: 8208556.
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      67. Townsend DJ, Tolo V. Congenital dislocation of the hip. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 1994 Mar; 6(2):183-6. PMID: 8024964.
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      68. Jeng CL, Sponseller PD, Tolo V. Outcome of Wisconsin instrumentation in idiopathic scoliosis. Minimum 5-year follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1993 Sep 15; 18(12):1584-90. PMID: 8235835.
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      69. Williams RT, Wu L, Carbonaro-Hall DA, Tolo V, Hall FL. Identification of a novel cyclin-like protein in human tumor cells. J Biol Chem. 1993 Apr 25; 268(12):8871-80. PMID: 8386171.
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      70. Apel DM, Marrero G, King J, Tolo V, Bassett GS. Avoiding paraplegia during anterior spinal surgery. The role of somatosensory evoked potential monitoring with temporary occlusion of segmental spinal arteries. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1991 Aug; 16(8 Suppl):S365-70. PMID: 1785089.
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      71. Bassett GS, Apel DM, Wintersteen VG, Tolo V. Measurement of femoral head microcirculation by laser Doppler flowmetry. J Pediatr Orthop. 1991 May-Jun; 11(3):307-13. PMID: 2056077.
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      72. Bhatnagar M, Sponseller PD, Carroll C, Tolo V. Pediatric atlantoaxial instability presenting as cerebral and cerebellar infarcts. J Pediatr Orthop. 1991 Jan-Feb; 11(1):103-7. PMID: 1988467.
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      73. Bassett GS, Tolo V. The incidence and natural history of scoliosis in Rett syndrome. Dev Med Child Neurol. 1990 Nov; 32(11):963-6. PMID: 2269405.
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      74. Weiland AJ, Weiss AP, Moore JR, Tolo V. Vascularized fibular grafts in the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1990 Jun; 72(5):654-62. PMID: 2355026.
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      75. Gilsanz V, Gibbens DT, Carlson M, Boechat MI, Tolo V. The effect of limping on vertebral bone density: a study of children with tarsal coalition. J Pediatr Orthop. 1989 Jan-Feb; 9(1):33-6. PMID: 2915036.
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      76. Tolo V. Surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Instr Course Lect. 1989; 38:143-56. PMID: 2649566.
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      77. Tolo V. Treatment, follow-up, or discharge. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1988 Oct; 13(10):1189-90. PMID: 2974627.
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      78. Mandelbaum BR, Tolo V, McAfee PC, Burest P. Nutritional deficiencies after staged anterior and posterior spinal reconstructive surgery. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1988 Sep; (234):5-11. PMID: 3409599.
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      79. Tolo V. Surgical treatment of kyphosis in achondroplasia. Basic Life Sci. 1988; 48:257-9. PMID: 3240260.
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      80. Van Dop C, Wang H, Mulaikal RM, Tolo V, Rosenbaum AE. Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism with spinal cord compression. Pediatr Radiol. 1988; 18(5):429-31. PMID: 3174285.
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      81. Tolo V. External skeletal fixation in children's fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 1983 Sep; 3(4):435-42. PMID: 6630486.
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      82. Tolo V. Congenital absence of the menisci and cruciate ligaments of the knee. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1981 Jul; 63(6):1022-4. PMID: 7240321.
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      83. Weiland AJ, Meyer S, Tolo V, Berg HL, Mueller J. Surgical treatment of displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. Analysis of fifty-two cases followed for five to fifteen years. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1978 Jul; 60(5):657-61. PMID: 681385.
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      84. Tolo V, Gillespie R. The characteristics of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis and results of its treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1978 May; 60-B(2):181-8. PMID: 659460.
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      85. Herndon JH, Tolo V, Lanoue AM, Deffer PA. Management of fractured femora in acute amputees. Results of early ambulation in a cast-brace and pylon. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1973 Dec; 55(8):1600-13. PMID: 4804982.
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