Michael J. Heffernan

Pediatric Orthopedics
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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Utilization patterns in preoperative halo gravity traction for pediatric spine patients: are we stretching the indications?

Utilization patterns in preoperative halo gravity traction for pediatric spine patients: are we stretching the indications?

Journal: Spine deformity
Published: May 20, 2026

Are Underserved Patients Interested in Telemedicine Orthopaedic Appointments? A Survey Study.

Are Underserved Patients Interested in Telemedicine Orthopaedic Appointments? A Survey Study.

Journal: Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances
Published: March 11, 2026

Intraoperative traction does not improve curve correction or pelvic obliquity within a matched cohort of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.

Intraoperative traction does not improve curve correction or pelvic obliquity within a matched cohort of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.

Journal: Spine deformity
Published: January 20, 2026

Limited fusion strategy for congenital scoliosis: is it truly one and done?

Limited fusion strategy for congenital scoliosis: is it truly one and done?

Journal: Spine deformity
Published: October 10, 2025

Pediatric Orthopaedic Workforce in 2022: Current Workforce, Projections, and Trends in the United States.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Workforce in 2022: Current Workforce, Projections, and Trends in the United States.

Journal: Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Published: July 03, 2025

Vertebral Body Tethering Surgery: Study Showing No Decrease in Coronal Curve Magnitude After First Postoperative Erect Radiograph in 92% of Patients.

Vertebral Body Tethering Surgery: Study Showing No Decrease in Coronal Curve Magnitude After First Postoperative Erect Radiograph in 92% of Patients.

Journal: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Published: February 05, 2025

What Happens When You Wait? Larger Curves Require More Resources for Less Correction in Neuromuscular Scoliosis.

What Happens When You Wait? Larger Curves Require More Resources for Less Correction in Neuromuscular Scoliosis.

Journal: Spine
Published: January 09, 2025

Actuator Size of Magnetic Controlled Growth Rod (7 cm vs. 9 cm) is Not Predictive of Unplanned Return to the Operating Room: A Retrospective Multicenter Comparative Cohort Study.

Actuator Size of Magnetic Controlled Growth Rod (7 cm vs. 9 cm) is Not Predictive of Unplanned Return to the Operating Room: A Retrospective Multicenter Comparative Cohort Study.

Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics
Published: October 28, 2024

Sacral Alar-Iliac (SAI) screw diameter is not associated with pelvic fixation failure for neuromuscular scoliosis patients.

Sacral Alar-Iliac (SAI) screw diameter is not associated with pelvic fixation failure for neuromuscular scoliosis patients.

Journal: Spine deformity
Published: October 16, 2024

Complications in vertebral body tethering: what are the short term effects on patient reported outcomes?

Complications in vertebral body tethering: what are the short term effects on patient reported outcomes?

Journal: Spine deformity
Published: July 23, 2024

How Many Imaging Studies Do Patients With Neuromuscular Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Receive?

How Many Imaging Studies Do Patients With Neuromuscular Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Receive?

Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics
Published: June 28, 2024

Hip Surgery is Not More Painful Than Spine Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Hip Surgery is Not More Painful Than Spine Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics
Published: June 27, 2024
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Last Updated: 09/26/2026