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Michaela Procaccini is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner nationally accredited through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Kerry Clark is a Certified family nurse practitioner and specializes in pediatric orthopedics in the Pediatric Division of University Orthopedics
| Dr. Cruz Comments | Would Recommend |
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I love Dr. Cruz, He explains everything very very well, he helped ease the process. He is very good with our daughter who is 7 and had many questions for him. His staff were very helpful and they were all very educated on teaching us and helping us with this surgery and posto[ |
100% |
When my daughter was seen by Dr. Cruz, she was already using crutches, and it would have been helpful to have him check to be sure that she was using them properly. It was not a question that we thought to ask. |
100% |
| Amazing pediatric ortho surgeon!! He fixed my baby girl. | 100% |
| I am so grateful that my son Ethan was cared for by Dr. Cruz and his staff. The front desk staff have always made a friendly and helpful, easy experience each time we went. Ethan loves the hospital and we always felt at ease going in and leaving Dr Cruz's office. Too bad we won't be seeing him anymore but thankfully my child is all healed and back to 100% Thank you! | 100% |
| He was very understanding and helped my daughter | 100% |
| the office call center gave me an appt date and time and when we arrived we were not on the schedule. I had forgotten my card at home to pay our copay and the front desk made me feel very comfortable when I asked to have my copay billed. they stated all doctor offices require the copay when services are rendered. I work for a hospital and when my patients do not have their copay i handle that very different. my son needed this appt and they were just worried about the money. they were going to turn us away because of $20 unless i had spoken up. i later called and paid the copay over phone. i wish that would’ve been dealt with more sympathy. other than that dr. cruz was great, although he was quick in and out, he answered all my questions and informed my thoroughly of what our next steps were. | 100% |
| Very kind and professional! | 100% |
| Dr Cruz was amazing! | 100% |
| He is so nice and friendly. Made my son feel at ease. | 100% |
| Great with kids! My son always feels comfortable during his visits. | 100% |
| Best Dr. Outstanding service | 100% |
Very thoughtful. Interacted very well with our child.Appreciated that he talked to her directly rather than through me , her parent, although |
100% |
All I want to say is Dr Cruz is a great doctor took care of our daughter and her hip dysplasia is a thing of the past thank you Dr Cruz also |
100% |
The doctor was fine. I didn’t like that the medical assistant didn’t know why I was there. She spent a lot of time asking me questions about |
90% |
| Dr. Cruz was excellent! | 100% |
| Excelente doctor y el personal muy amable | 100% |
| Very nice and calming. I appreciated his kindness and concern form my well being. | 100% |
| Great doctor with an incredible ability of interacting and making patients and worried parents feel at ease. Would recommend him to anyone. | 100% |
| Great doctor | 100% |
| Excellent experience! One of the best doctor's visits ever!! | 100% |
| We love Dr. Cruz | 100% |
| Dr Cruz and the 2 other doctors with him were friendly and fantastic. The only complaint that I have is the nurse that checked us in, was very unpleasant and unprofessional. She had a very annoyed attitude and I could hear her giving the doctors attitude in the hall. | 100% |
| Great with kids, wonderful personallity. Straight and to the point. Beautiful east prov location. Helpful and curtious staff in all departments. Will highly reccomend. | 100% |
| Dr. Cruz and staff are where amazing with my son. | 100% |
| He made a terrible accident very tolerable. He showered concerned and made GREAT connection with my son. | 100% |
| While we are happy that Madison's surgery adventure is over, we will truly miss Dr Cruz and Stacey in the Dudley St PT office! Their motivation and confidence has been fantastic! There was never a point where we questioned our decision. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We truly appreciate your time and expertise! Happy Holidays! Please pass this on to them! | 100% |
He barely see patient. Probably in exam room less than 2 minute. He might be a good doctor but we felt we are less than nothing to him. |
30% |
No comments in reference to him but Front desk staff at check in for appointments could have a better greeting attitude. And show they at least want their job. As a business owner myself the first face of any company is greeting the customers/patients with a good attitude. |
100% |
Dr Cruz was wonderful to deal with, thank you! |
100% |
Dr. CRUZ is an excellent doctor. He is very approachable and kind to his patients. His expertise is superb and we are extremely satisfied with his care of our son Ryan. |
100% |
The cast that was put on my daughter was hastily done which is now resulting into another visit today ‐ the day after it was done ‐ to get it redone. A sharp fiberglass edge was digging into her ankle bone this morning. Maybe if the tech didn’t seem to be in such a rush to finish quickly it would have been done correctly the first time. |
100% |
In my opinion, the doctor was fine, the reason why I'm not satisfied, is for the lady interpreter.The next time you ask me, I appreciate it in Spanish.Thank you. |
90% |
| Extremely professional, courteous and caring! Dr. Cruz AND his staff took great care of my child ﴾Ethan﴿ helping him stay calm and being as gentle as possible, while speaking to him through every step of the appointment, which helps with my child who is already veryanxious and is experiencing this ﴾broken bone/cast﴿ for the first time in his life. Thank you, I am grateful to have my child ﴾Ethan﴿ in Dr. Cruz's & staff's care! |
100% |
| Dr. Cruz is top notch! Being that he sees pediatric patients, I feel it is important for Docs to speak to older children and parents. Not just the parents. My son left knowing exactly what his diagnosis was and felt very comfortable with how everything was explained! Kudos to him for always addressing the parent and child! |
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| He was a groovy dude. | 100% |
| Dr. Cruz was knowledgeable, professional and personable. The best part was that we never felt rushed, answering all of our questions patiently and fully. I am also so appreciative that he was able to get us in quickly and schedule the follow‐up surgery within a month. We feel fortunate to get to work with him. | 100% |
| Dr Cruz is a very caring and experienced Dr, he is an outstanding professional. | 100% |
| Good dr. Knows his stuff | 60% |
| Knowledgeable, soft spoken, clear and very patient | 100% |
| Kind and approachable doctor, but I am glad I did not go with his recommendation to simply splint my 3yo’s broken arm. With a buckle fracture to both the radius and ulna, and given the activity level and lack of self preservation of my 3yo the splint would not have held up well. The casting nurse offered a waterproof cast, and this is what we went with. The extra $65 was well worth the peace of mind. Later in the day my daughter used her casted arm to drum on a store pillar, I was very glad for the choice we made. Dr. Cruz was supportive of my choice as a parent and did not mind at all that I didn’t take his suggestion of a splint. I am glad to have had the confidence and ability to make a better choice for my child, although I typically prefer to take Dr. reccomendations. | 50% |
| I was very pleased | 100% |
| Excellent experience. Definitely recommend him to anyone. | 100% |
Such a wonderful experience. Very organized and clean practice. Everyone was super friendly and accommodated our 2 year olds needs in a very calming, professional manner. Very happy very satisfied! Job well done by all! |
100% |
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2 Dudley St., Suite 200
Providence, RI 02905
10 Reservoir St.
Mansfield, MA 02048-3104
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
Orthopaedic Disclosure Program
Academic, Hospital, Societies, Grants
Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Jul 2010 – Jun 2011
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence RI
October 2015 – present
Program Director, Brown University Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
September 2017 – present
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, 633d Medical Group, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, VA
Jul 2011 – Jul 2014
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA
Nov 2011 – Jun 2014
Staff Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, RI
Jul 2015 – present
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI
Nov 2015 – present
POSNA Research Committee, 2020 – 2022
POSNA Quality, Safety, Value—Sports Committee, 2017 - present
PRiSM Membership Committee, 2016 – present
PRiSM Nominating Committee, 2019, 2021
AAP Section on Orthopaedics Nomination Committee, Chair, 2019
POSNA Traveling Fellowship Committee, 2018 - 2020
PRiSM Scientific Program Committee, 2018, 2019, 2020
POSNA Advocacy Committee, 2017 – 2019
POSNA Technology Oversight Committee, 2015 - 2017
POSNA Trauma Prevention and Disaster Response Committee, 2015 – 2017
The Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Consultant Reviewer, 2015 – present
The American Journal of Sports Medicine Consultant Reviewer, 2015 – present
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Consultant Reviewer, 2018 – present
Tufts Medical Alumni Association Executive Council, 2018 – present
Tufts Alumni Admissions Program, 2002 – present
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Active Member, 2018 - present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow, 2014 - present
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Orthopaedics, Specialty Fellow, 2015 - present
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Associate Member, 2011 – present
Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine, Member, 2016 – present
Rhode Island Orthopedic Society, Associate Member, 2016 – present
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2011 - 2014
Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Associate Editor, Sports Medicine, 2019 – present
1. Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA Program, Module 1, January 15-24, 2016
2. Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA Program, Module 2, May 6-15, 2017
3. Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA Program, Module 3, January 13-22, 2017
4. “Write Winning Grant Proposals.” Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops. Brown University, Providence, RI. March 6, 2017.
5. Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA Program, Module 4, May 5-14, 2017.
6. AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Development Program, Class of 2017, Rosemont, IL, September 21-23, 2017.
7. Brown University Orthopaedics Faculty Development Journal Club, November 1, 2017.
8. EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellowship, Warsaw, Poland; Zagreb, Croatia; Oslo, Norway, March 30-April 15, 2018.
9. Brown University Orthopaedics Faculty Development Journal Club, Examining Important Factors for Resident Selection, November 21, 2018.
10. Brown University Orthopaedics Faculty Development Grand Rounds, Symposium on Effective Teaching Strategies, October 16, 2019.
11. Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Faculty Promotion Workshop, October 30, 2019.
12. Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Educational Faculty Development, “Presentation Basics.” June 25, 2020.
13. Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Educational Faculty Development, “Conducting Virtual Interviews.” September 10, 2020.
14. Brown University Orthopaedics Faculty Development Journal Club, Giving Useful Feedback to Trainees, November 4, 2020.
Aug 2017 – Jul 2019, Research and Quality Project Grant, Rhode Island Hospital Graduate Medical Education Committee, Amount: $2000
“The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures”
Role: Principal Investigator
Nov 2018 – Oct 2019, POSNA Micro Grant, Amount: $1000
“A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Operative vs. Non-Operative Treatment for Type II Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children”
Role: Principal Investigator
May 2020 – April 2021, POSNA Arthur Huene Memorial Award, Amount: $30,000
“Tibial Spine Research Interest Group: Multicenter Prospective Study”
Role: Co-investigator
1. Lecturer, Resident Core Curriculum, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital, 2015 – present
2. Lecturer, Resident Core Curriculum, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Aug 2014 – Jul 2015
1. Lecturer, BIOL3665 IMS-II Supporting Structures, “Orthopaedic Sports Medicine” Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, March 23, 2021.
Undergraduate Teaching
1. Mentored Lillian Hayes, Brown University, A.B. 2018, Senior Honors Thesis, “Risk Factors for In-Season Injury in Varsity Collegiate Cross-Country Athletes.” Winner, Award for Excellence in Public Health Honors Thesis, May 2018
2. Course Director, Brown University, BIOL1960, Research/Independent Study, Spring 2019
Student: Megan M. Tran. Project Title: Factors Affecting Patient Decision-Making Regarding Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Treatment
3. Course Director, Brown University, BIOL1960, Research/Independent Study, Fall 2020
Student: Megan M. Tran. Project Title: Trends in Operative Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Candidates
1. Faculty, AAOS/POSNA Sports Medicine Techniques and Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopaedic Learning Center, Rosemont, IL, June 9-10, 2016
2. Course Director, Annual Brown Orthopedics Symposium, “Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine,” Providence, RI, November 19, 2016
3. Faculty, 1st Annual Southeastern New England Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Cumberland, RI, June 3, 2017
4. Faculty, Instructional Course Lecture, “The Debate is On: Discussing the Controversies Surrounding Pediatric Fracture Care.” AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 6-11, 2018
5. Faculty, Instructional Course Lecture, “The Debate is On: Discussing the Controversies Surrounding Pediatric Fracture Care.” AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 12-16, 2019
6. Moderator, Scientific Session: Hip/Sports, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics Scientific Program, AAP National Conference & Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, October 25-29, 2019
7. Assistant Faculty, Hands-on Examination of the Knee and Ankle in Pediatric Patients. Symposium Presentation, AAP National Conference & Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, October 25-29, 2019
8. Moderator, Scientific Session: Health Disparities and Cost-Effective Care. Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Annual Conference, Glendale, AZ, January 23-25, 2020
9. Moderator, Instructional Course Lecture, “Beyond Simple Supracondylar Fractures: Tips & Tricks for Complex Pediatric Elbow Trauma.” AAOS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 24-28, 2020. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
10. Faculty, Instructional Course Lecture, “The Debate is On: Discussing the Controversies Surrounding Pediatric Fracture Care.” AAOS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 24-28, 2020. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
11. Moderator, Instructional Course Lecture, “Beyond Simple Supracondylar Fractures: Tips & Tricks for Complex Pediatric Elbow Trauma.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
12. Faculty, Instructional Course Lecture, “The Debate is On: Discussing the Controversies Surrounding Pediatric Fracture Care.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
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Physician publications
1. Iorio R, Kobayashi S, Healy WL, Cruz AI Jr, Ayers ME. “Primary posterior cruciate retaining total knee arthoplasty: A comparison of American and Japanese cohorts.” J Surg Orthop Adv. 2007;16(4):164-70. PMID: 18053397
2. S Õunpuu, MSc, A Cruz, MD, M Westwell, MSPT, P DeLuca MD. “Distal rectus femoris intramuscular lengthening for the correction of stiff knee gait in children with cerebral palsy.” Dev Med Child Neurol. 51 (suppl 5), page 41, 2009.
3. Flanagin BA, Cruz AI, Medvecky MJ. “Hoffa Fracture in a Fourteen Year-Old: A Case Report.” Orthopedics. 2011 Jan 1;34(2). PMID: 21323278
4. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr, Miller CP, Peterson AT, Smith BG. “Lyme Arthritis in Children Presenting with Joint Effusions.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Feb;93(3):252-60. PMID: 21266639
5. Smith BG, Cruz AI Jr, Milewski MD, Shapiro ED. “Lyme Disease and the Orthopaedic Implications of Lyme Arthritis.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2011 Feb;19(2):91-100. PMID: 21292932
6. Cruz AI Jr, Õunpuu S, DeLuca PA. “Distal Rectus Femoris Intramuscular Lengthening for the Correction of Stiff-Knee Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Jul-Aug;31(5):541-7. PMID: 21654463
7. Cruz AI Jr, Lindskog, DM. “Pathologic Fractures Through Benign Bone Lesions in Children and Adolescents.” Curr Orthop Practice. 2011 Jul/Aug;22(4):351-61.
8. Cruz AI Jr, Laidlaw M. “Invasive Compartment Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A Survey of Clinical Practice Among Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.” Am J Orthop. 2015;44(10):E384-E389. PMID: 26447416
9. DeFroda SF, Gil JA, Hansen H, Cruz, AI Jr. “The Providence Pedi Cast-Sling: Technique and Application.” Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Mar;34(3):651-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.12.033. Epub 2015 Dec 17. PMID: 26795894
10. Fabricant PD, Lakomkin N, Cruz AI Jr, Spitzer E, Lawrence JT, Marx RG. “Early ACL Reconstruction in Children Leads to Less Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Damage when Compared with Conservative or Delayed Treatment.” J ISAKOS. 2016 Jan 21. DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2015-000012.
11. Cruz AI Jr, Fabricant PD, Seeley MA, Ganley TJ, Lawrence JT. “Change in Size of Hamstring Grafts During Preparation for ACL Reconstruction: The Effect of Tension and Circumferential Compression on Graft Diameter.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Mar 16: 98(6): 475-483. PMID: 26984916
12. Fabricant PD, Lakomkin N, Cruz AI Jr, Spitzer E, Marx RG. “ACL Reconstruction in Youth Athletes Results in an Improved Rate of Return to Athletic Activity when Compared with Non-Operative Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” J ISAKOS 2016 Apr 18, 1 (2) 62-69; DOI:10.1136/jisakos-2015-000013
13. DeFroda SF, Hodax J, Cruz AI Jr. “Patellar Instability.” J Pediatr. 2016 Jun;173:258-258.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.03.025. Epub 2016 Apr 4. PMID: 27056454
14. Cruz AI Jr, Lawrence JT, Ganley TG. “Prone positioning for open reduction internal fixation of pediatric medial epicondyle fractures.” U Penn Ortho Journal. Vol 26, Jun 2016: 34-36.
15. Cruz AI Jr, Steere JT, Lawrence JT. “Medial Epicondyle Fractures in the Pediatric Overhead Athlete.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jun;36 Suppl 1:S56-62. PMID: 27100037
16. Cruz AI Jr, Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Lawrence JT. “Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Does Independent Femoral Tunnel Drilling Place the Physis at Greater Risk Compared to Transtibial Drilling?” Orthop J Sports Med. 2016 Jun 7;4(6): doi: 10.1177/ 2325967116650432. eCollection 2016 Jun. PMID: 27331075
17. Cruz AI Jr, Shea KG, Ganley TJ. “Pediatric Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Knee.” Orthop Clin North Am. 2016 Oct;47(4):763-75. Epub 2016 Aug 6. PMID: 27637663
18. Gil JA, DeFroda SF, Sindhu K, Cruz AI Jr, Daniels AH. “Challenges of Fracture Management in Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.” Orthopedics. 2016 Oct 13:1-6. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20161006-04. PMID: 27735980
19. Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Cruz AI Jr, Brusalis CM, Chauvin NA, Lawrence JTR. “Interrater Reliability and Age-Based Normative Values for Radiographic Indices of Syndesmosis and Deltoid Ligament Stability in Children.” JBJS Open Access. Epub 2016 Dec. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.16.00004. PMID: 30229208
20. DeFroda SF, Hansen H, Gil JA, Hawari AH, Cruz AI Jr. “Radiographic Evaluation of Common Pediatric Elbow Injuries.” Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2017 Feb 20;9(1):7030. PMID: 28286625
21. Cruz AI Jr, Fabricant PD, McGraw M, Rozell JC, Ganley TJ, Wells L. “All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Children: Review of Safety and Early Complications.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Apr-May;37(3):204-209. PMID: 26192883
22. Cruz AI Jr, Aversano FJ, Seeley MA, Baldwin KD. “Pediatric Lyme Arthritis of the Hip: The Great Imitator?” J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Jul/Aug;37(5):355-361. PMID: 26469686
23. Cruz AI Jr, Kleiner JE, Gil JA, DeFroda SF, Daniels AH, Eberson CP. “Increasing Rates of Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Forearm Fractures from 2000-2012.” J Child Orthop 2017;11. DOI 10.1302/1863-2548.11.170017. PMID: 28828064
24. Defroda SF, Gil JA, Boulos A, Cruz AI Jr. “Diagnosis and Management of Traumatic Patellar Instability in the Pediatric Patient.” Orthopedics. 2017 Sep 1;40(5):e749-e757. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20170602-04. Epub 2017 Jun 6. PMID: 28585997
25. Brusalis CM, Lakomkin N, Suryavanshi JR, Cruz AI Jr, Green DW, Jones KJ, Fabricant PD. “Clinical Outcomes Reporting in Youth ACL Literature is Widely Variable.” Ortho J Sports Med. 2017 Aug 11;5(8): doi: 10.1177/2325967117724431. PMID: 28840156
26. Boulos A, DeFroda SF, Kleiner JE, Thomas N, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Inpatient Orthopaedic Hardware Removal in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.” J Clin OrthopTrauma. 2017 Jul-Sep;8(3):270-275. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.06.020. Epub 2017 Jul 1. PMID: 28951646
27. DeFroda SF, Hodax J, Shah KN, Cruz AI Jr. “Tibial eminence fracture fixation with double Hewson suture passer technique.” Arthrosc Tech. 2017 Aug 14;6(4):e1275-e1279. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.05.005. eCollection 2017 Aug. PMID: 29354428
28. Jackson TJ, Storey EP, Ganley TJ; Tibial Spine Interest Group. “The Surgical Management of Tibial Spine Fractures in Children: A Survey of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Sep 22. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001073. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 28945692
29. Cruz AI Jr, Defroda SF, Gil JA, Hansen H, Boulos A, Procaccini M, Zonfrillo MR. “Patient and Parent Satisfaction With Sling Use After Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Customized Cast-Sling vs. Standard Cast and Sling.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Feb;39(2):e120-e124. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001091. PMID: 29049266
30. DeFroda SF, Hiller K, Cruz AI. “Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Review.” RI Med J (2013). 2017 Nov 1;100(11):26-30. PMID: 29088571
31. Sobel AD, Reid DB, Blood TD, Daniels AH, Cruz AI Jr. “Pediatric orthopedic hoverboard injuries: A prospectively enrolled cohort.” J Pediatr. 2017 Nov; 190: 271-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.07.041. PMID: 29144253
32. Cruz AI Jr, Anari JB, Ramirez JM, Sankar WN, Baldwin KB. “Distinguishing Pediatric Lyme Arthritis of the Hip from Transient Synovitis and Acute Bacterial Septic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Cureus. 2018 Jan 25;10(1):e2112. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2112. PMID: 29581924
33. Cruz AI Jr, Richmond CG, Tompkins MA, Heyer A, Shea KG, Beck JJ. “What’s new in pediatric sports conditions of the knee?” J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Feb;38(2):e66-e72. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001107. PMID: 29189538
34. Beck JJ, Richmond CG, Tompkins MA, Heyer A, Shea KG, Cruz AI Jr. “What’s new in pediatric upper extremity sports injuries?” J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Feb;38(2):e73-e77. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001104. PMID: 29117014
35. Rhodes JA, Cannamela PC, Cruz AI Jr, Mayo M, Styhl AC, Ganley TJ, Shea KG. “Incidence of meniscal entrapment and associated knee injuries in tibial spine avulsions.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Feb;38(2):e38-e42. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001110. PMID: 29227373
36. Slotkin S, Thome A, Ricketts C, Georgiadis A, Cruz A, Seeley M. “Anterior knee pain in children and adolescents: Overview and management.” J Knee Surg. 2018 Feb 28. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1632376. [Epub ashead of print]. PMID: 29490405
37. Gao B, Dwivedi S, Fabricant PD, Cruz AI Jr. “Patterns in Outcomes Reporting of Operatively Managed Pediatric Patellar Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Am J Sports Med. 2019 May;47(6):1516-1524. doi: 10.1177/0363546518765152. Epub 2018 Apr 9. PMID: 29630397
38. Cruz AI Jr, Kleiner JE, Gil JA, Goodman AD, Daniels AH, Eberson CP. “Inpatient Surgical Treatment for Paediatric Proximal Humerus Fractures from 2000-2012.” J Child Orthop. 2018 Apr 1;12(2):111-116. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.170220. PMID: 29707048
39. Lakomkin N, Cruz AI Jr, Fabricant PD, Georgiadis AG, Lawrence JTR. “Glove Perforation During Orthopaedic Surgical Maneuvers.” J Orthop Trauma. 2018 May 28. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001233. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 29889823
40. Kleiner JE, Johnson J, Cruz AI Jr. “Trends in All-Terrain Vehicle Injuries from 2000-2015 and the Effect of Targeted Public Safety Campaigns.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Jul 30. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00041. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 30063548
41. Goodman AD, Zonfrillo MR, Chiou D, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Jan;39(1):e8-e11. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001081. PMID: 29049266
42. Cruz AI Jr, Raducha JE, Swarup I, Schachne JM, Fabricant PD. “Evidence Based Update on the Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures.” Curr Opin Pediatr. 2019 Feb;31(1):92-102. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000704. PMID: 30461511
43. Hayes L, Boulos A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for In-Season Injury in Varsity Collegiate Cross-Country Athletes: An Analysis of One Season in 97 Athletes.” J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2019 Feb 12. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09221-1. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 30758164
44. Raducha JE, Swarup I, Schachne JM, Cruz AI Jr, Fabricant PD. “Tibial Shaft Fractures in Children and Adolescents.” JBJS Rev. 2019 Feb 19. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.18.00047. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 30789837
45. Gao B, Dwivedi S, Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr. “Lack of Sleep and Sports Injuries in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Nov 28. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001306. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 30888337
46. Li NY, Kalagara S, Hersey A, Eltorai AEM, Cruz AI Jr, Daniels AH. “Impact of Obesity on Treatment and Inpatient Outcomes of Paediatric Limb Fractures.” Bone Joint J. 2019 Apr;101-B(4):491-496. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B4.BJJ-2018-0740.R2. PMID: 30929488
47. Goodman AD, Walsh D, Zonfrillo MR, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Fluoroscopy as Definitive Post-Reduction Imaging of Wrist and Forearm Fractures is Safe and Saves Time.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Apr 9. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001388. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 30973474
48. Kleiner JE, Raducha JE, Cruz AI Jr. “Increasing Rates of Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fracture: A National Database Study from 2000-2012.” J Child Orthop. 2019 Apr 1;13(2):213-219. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.13.180163. PMID:30996747
49. Defroda SF, McDonald C, Meyers C, Cruz AI Jr, Owens BD, Daniels AH. “Sudden Cardiac Death in the Adolescent Athlete: History, Diagnosis, and Prevention.” Am J Med. 2019 Jun 11. pii: S0002-9343(19)30461-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.05.025. [Epub ahead of print] Review. PMID: 31199891
50. Dwivedi S, Boduch A, Gao BS, Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr, “Sleep and Injury in the Young Athlete.” JBJS Rev. 2019 Sep 3. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.18.00197. [Epubahead of print]. PMID: 31490338
51. Adams AJ, O'Hara NN, Abzug JM, Aoyama JT; Tibial Spine Research Group, Ganley TJ, Carey JL, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB Jr, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Heyworth BE, Janicki JA, Kocher MS, Lawrence JTR, Lee RJ, McKay SD, Mistovich RJ, Patel NM, Polousky JD, Rhodes JT, Sachleben BC, Sargent MC, Schmale GA, Shea KG, Yen YM. “Pediatric Type II Tibial Spine Fractures: Addressing the Treatment Controversy With a Mixed-Effects Model. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Aug 28;7(8):2325967119866162. doi: 10.1177/2325967119866162. eCollection 2019 Aug. PMID:31489334
52. Cruz AI Jr, Gao B, Ganley TJ, Pennock AT, Shea KG, Beck JJ, Ellis HB. “Trends in Concomitant Meniscal Surgery in Pediatric Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of ABOS Part II Candidates From 2000-2016.” Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Sep 24;7(9):2325967119869848. doi: 10.1177/2325967119869848. eCollection 2019 Sep. PMID: 31579682
53. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Patel S, Nwizu C, Cruz AI Jr. “Operative Vs. Non-operative Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Nov;33(11):e439-e446. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001580. PMID: 31343597
54. Hiller KP, Boulos A, Tran MM, Cruz AI Jr. “Rates and Trends of Female Authorship in Orthopaedics: An Analysis of High Impact Journals from 2006-2017.” Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 Nov 1. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000001043. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 31688211
55. Cruz AI Jr, Pandya NK, Ganley TJ, Kocher MS. “Skeletally Immature Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Invited Perspectives of POSNA Member Experts.” JPOSNA 2019 Nov, Vol 1, Issue 1. https://www.jposna.org/ojs/index.php/jposna/article/view/10/18
56. Ranade S, Refakis CA, Cruz AI Jr, Gornitzky AL, Leddy KL, Wells L, Lawrence JT, Ganley TJ. “Validated Pediatric Functional Outcomes of All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstructions: Does Reinjury Affect Outcomes?” J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Apr;40(4):157-161. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001217. PMID: 32132445
57. Beck JJ, VandenBerg C, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB. “Low Energy, Lateral Ankle Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review of Ankle Sprains and Nondisplaced Distal Fibula Fractures.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Jul;40(6):277-282. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001438. PMID: 3141501
58. Sobel A, Ramirez J, Walsh D, Defroda SF, Cruz AI Jr. "Evaluation of Spanish Language Proficiency and Resources Available in Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Centers." J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Jul;40(6):310-313. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001466. PMID: 31688518
59. Orman S, Testa E, Patel SA, Li NY, Fabricant PD, Rihn JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Current Concepts Review: Health Economics in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.” JPOSNA 2020 Aug, Vol 2, Issue 2. https://www.jposna.org/ojs/index.php/jposna/article/view/103/86
60. Lin KM, MD, Mackie AT, BA, Aitchison AH, Cruz AI Jr, MD, Franklin CC, Molony JT Jr, Shea KG, MD, Green DW, Fabricant PD.” Recurrent Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability: Beyond the MPFL.” JPOSNA 2020, Aug, Vol 2, Issue 2. https://www.jposna.org/ojs/index.php/jposna/article/view/123/102
61. Defroda SF, McGlone P, Levins J, O’Donnell R, Cruz AI, Kriz PK. “Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in the Adolescent Throwing Athlete.” RI Med J (2013). 202 Sep 1;103(7):21-29. PMID: 32872686
62. Bram JT, Aoyama JT, Mistovich RJ, Ellis HB Jr, Schmale GA, Yen YM, McKay SD, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Lee RJ, Cruz AI Jr, Ganley TJ. “Four Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Tibial Spine Fractures: A National 10-Site Multicenter Study.” Am J Sports Med. 2020 Sep 8:363546520951192. doi:10.1177/0363546520951192. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32898426
63. Shimberg JL, Aoyama JT, Leska TM, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Patel NM, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB Jr, Schmale GA, The Tibial Spine Research Interest Group, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay S, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “Tibial Spine Fractures: How Much Are We Missing Without Pretreatment Advanced Imaging? A Multicenter Study.” [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 24]. Am J Sports Med. 2020 doi:10.1177/0363546520957666. PMID: 32970957
64. Ellis HB, Zynda AJ, Cruz AI Jr, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Green D, Schmale G, Jagodzinski J, Rhodes J, Mistovich J, Fabricant PD, McKay S, Lee RJ, Yen YM, Ganley T. “Classification and Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures: Assessing Reliability Among a Tibial Spine Research Interest Group.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jan;41(1):e20-e25. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001654. PMID: 32991493.
65. Perez GM, Tran MM, McDonald C, O’Donnell R, Cruz AI Jr. “Factors Affecting Patient Decision-Making Regarding Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Treatment.” Cureus. 2020 Sep 17;12(9)e10505. doi: 10.7759/cureus.10505. PMID: 33094047
66. Stinson ZS, Beck JJ, Carsen S, Crepeau A, Cruz AI Jr, Ellington MD, Mayer SW, VandenBerg CD. “Safe Return to Play Following ACL Reconstruction in Youth Athletes.” JPOSNA 2020, Aug, Vol 2, No. 3. https://www.jposna.org/ojs/index.php/jposna/article/view/163/140
67. Milner JD, Hartnett DA, DeFroda SF, Silber ZS, Blackburn AZ, Cruz AI Jr, Daniels AH. “Orthopedic Manifestations of Abuse.” Am J Med. 2020 Oct 26:S0002-9343(20)30916-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.09.031. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33121957.
68. Modest J, Lemme NJ, Daniels AH, Cruz AI Jr, Eberson CP. “Applicant Fit vs. Diversity in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Selection Process: Defining and Melding to Create a More Diverse and Stronger Residency Program.” JBJS Open Access. 2020 Nov 23;5(4):e20.00074. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.20.00074. PMID: 33244508
69. Vutescu ES, Strada N, Cruz AI Jr. “Symptomatic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Ganglion Cyst in a Child with Hemophilia.” Oct-Dec 2020 - Volume 10 - Issue 4 - p e20.00351 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00351. PMID: 33512939
70. Milner JD, DeFroda SF, Cruz AI Jr. “Fitness Habits and Barriers to Exercise During Residency Training.” Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2020 Nov 24;12(3):8507. doi: 10.4081/or.2020.8507. PMID: 33312484; PMCID: PMC7726825.
71. Babu J, Cruz A, Patel S, Born CT, Akelman EA. “Global Volunteering in Orthopedics: Availability and Implementation Considerations.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Nov 26. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00740. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33252550.
72. Cruz AI Jr, Beck JJ, Ellington MD, Mayer SW, Stinson ZS, VandenBerg CD, Barrow B, Gao B, Ellis HB Jr. “Failure Rates of Autograft and Allograft ACL Reconstruction in Patients 19 Years of Age and Younger: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” JBJS Open Access: October-December 2020 - Volume 5 - Issue 4 - p e20.00106 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.20.00106
73. Tibial Spine Research Group, Prasad N, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Ellis HB Jr, Mistovich RJ, Yen YM, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI Jr, McKay SD, Kushare IV, Schmale GA, Rhodes JT, Jagodzinski J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Lee RJ. “A Comparison of Nonoperative and Operative Treatment of Type-II Tibial Spine Fractures.” Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Jan 22;9(1):2325967120975410. doi: 10.1177/2325967120975410. PMID: 33553452; PMCID: PMC7841676.
74. O'Donnell R, Bokshan S, Brown K, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Patel NM, Ellis HB Jr, Green DW, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay S, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ, Cruz AI Jr. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Following Operative Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures in a Multicenter Cohort.” J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Mar 3. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001783. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33654026.
75. Zhang XC, Matson AM, Gil JA, Chiou D, Wing RD, Kobayashi L, Cruz AI Jr. "Wrist reduction instruction with simulation technology (WRIST) interdisciplinary emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery study." SSH IMSH2021 Technical Proceedings, March 21, 2021, available at SSRN: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3808897 doi.: 10.21389/ssrn.3808897
1. Cruz AI Jr, “Neuromuscular Disorders” in Pocket Orthopaedic Surgery. Eds. Boughanem J, Shah RR. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-1451185669. ISBN-10: 1451185669.
2. Cruz AI Jr, “Skeletal Dysplasias” in Pocket Orthopaedic Surgery. Eds. Boughanem J, Shah RR. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-1451185669. ISBN-10: 1451185669.
3. Cruz AI Jr, Milewski MD, “Patellofemoral Instability and Other Common Knee Issues in the Skeletally Immature Athlete (Other Knee Pathology)” in Sports Medicine OKU 5. Ed. Miller MD. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont, IL, 2016. ISBN: 9781625523280.
4. Flynn JM, Seeley MA, Cruz AI Jr, “Spine Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete” in Spine Injuries in Athletes, 1st Ed. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont, IL, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1496360267.
5. Cruz AI Jr, Eberson CP, Schiller JR, “Trauma to the Pelvis, Hip, and Femur: Pediatrics” in OKU 12. Ed. Grauer JN. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont, IL, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-62552-554-3.
6. Socci AR, Cruz AI Jr, Hansen HD, Little R, Milewski MD. “Lower Extremity and Foot Disorders: Pediatrics” in OKU 12. Ed. Grauer JN. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont, IL, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-62552-554-3.
7. Cruz AI Jr. “Knee Ligament Injuries” in Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship: A Quick Reference Guide for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-3319525655
8. Cruz AI Jr. “Genu Varum” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
9. Cruz AI Jr. “Shoulder and Elbow Deformities” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
10. Cruz AI Jr. “Genu Valgum” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
11. Cruz AI Jr. “Hand and Wrist Deformities” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
12. Cruz AI Jr. “Pediatric Fractures: Management Principles” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
13. Cruz AI Jr. “Radial Head Dislocation” in Essential Orthopedic Review: Questions and Answers for Senior Medical Students. Eds. Eltorai AE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. Springer International Publishing. Cham Switzerland, 2018. ISBN: 978-3-319-78387-1
14. Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Pediatric Proximal Humerus Fractures.” in Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2nd Ed. Eds. Wiesel SW, in press.
15. Cruz AI Jr. “Routine Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fracture is Unnecessary: Effecting Process Change and Eliminating Waste in the Pediatric Emergency Department” in Case Studies in Medicine and Management, Eds. Chilingerian, Shobeiri A, Talamini M. Springer Nature, 2020.
16. Cruz AI Jr, Coene RP, Milewski MD, “Patellofemoral Instability and Other Common Knee Issues in the Skeletally Immature Athlete” in Sports Medicine OKU 6. Ed. Azar FM. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Rosemont, IL, 2022. ISBN: 9781975152673.
17. Cruz AI Jr, Khoury JG, “Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Nomenclature” in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Physical Diagnosis: A Video-Enhanced Guide, 1st Ed. Eds Noonan K, Kocher MS, Wolters Kluwer, 2020. ISBN-13: 978-1975109271. ISBN-10: 1975109279
1. Cruz AI Jr, Smith BG. “Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents: An Update.” Contemporary Pediatrics. Jan 2010; 27 (1): 42-53.
2. Cruz AI Jr, “IPOS 2009: The Resident Perspective.” POSNA Resident Review Newsletter. Feb 2010.
3. Seeley MA, Georgiadis AG, Cruz AI Jr, Fabricant PD. “Everything is Cool When You’re Part of a Team.” CHOP Children’s Doctor Quarterly Newsletter, Published Jul 21, 2015.
4. Cruz AI Jr, “Pediatric ACL Injuries.” Hasbro Children’s Hospital Pediatric Notes Newsletter.
5. Cruz AI Jr, “Radius and Ulna Forearm Fractures.” POSNA Study Guide. https://posna.org/Physician-Education/Study-Guide/Radius-and-Ulna-Forearm-Forearm-Fractures
6. Cruz AI Jr, Ganley TJ, “Injury prevention programs key to decreasing ACL tears in young athletes.” AAP News, August 23, 2017. http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/08/23/ACL082317
7. Cruz AI Jr, “Don’t Fall for Fall Sports Injuries.” Living—A Lifespan Blog, November 9, 2017. https://www.lifespan.org/news-events/lifespan-blog/dont-fall-fall-sports-dangers
1. Testa EJ, Brodeur PG, Kahan LG, Modest JM, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. “The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Volume on Complication Rates Following Fixation of Peritrochanteric Hip Fractures.” Accepted to Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, May 2021.
2. Testa EJ, Perez GM, Tran MM, Gao B, Cruz AI Jr. “Trends in Operative Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Candidates.” Manuscript accepted to Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, May 2021.
3. Modest JM, Brodeur P, Lemme NJ, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Inpatient vs. Outpatient Operative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: An Analysis of Frequency, Complications, and Cost from 2009-2018.” Manuscript Accepted to Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, March 2021.
4. Lemme NJ, Yang DS, Barrow B, O’Donnell R, Daniels A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for Failure Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Novel Prediction Algorithm.” Manuscript accepted to Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2020.
5. LaValva SM, Aoyama JT, Adams AJ, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Lee RJ, McKay S, Mistovich RJ, Nako S, Schmale GA, Shea KG, Yen YM, Ganley TJ. “Tibial Spine Fractures in Children: A Multicenter Investigation Revealing Historical and Geographic Variability in Epidemiology.” Submitted to Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, April 2020.
6. Patel D, O’Hara NN, Giampaolo GM, Abzug JM, Cruz AI Jr. “Variations in the Preferred Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among Orthopaedic Surgeons.” Manuscript in preparation.
7. Nester J, Torino D, Sylvestre D, Ney SM, Fernandez MD, Cruz AI Jr, Seeley MA. “Risk of Reoperation After Primary ACL Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.” Manuscript in preparation.
8. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Operative vs. Non-operative Management of Type II Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children: An Expected Value Decision Analysis & Direct Cost Comparison.” Manuscript in preparation.
1. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr, Miller CP, Smith BG. “Incidence of Lyme arthritis in children presenting with lower extremity joint effusions.” Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Boston, MA, April 29-May 2, 2009.
2. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr., Miller CP, Smith BG. “Distinguishing Lyme Arthritis from Septic Arthritis in Children Presenting with a Joint Effusion.” Connecticut Orthopaedic Society, Farmington, CT, May 29, 2009.
3. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr., Miller CP, Smith BG. “Distinguishing Lyme Arthritis from Septic Arthritis in Children Presenting with a Joint Effusion.” American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, October 17-20, 2009.
4. Cruz AI, Ounpuu S, DeLuca P. “Intramuscular rectus femoris lengthening for the correction of stiff knee gait in children with cerebral palsy: An evaluation using 3D motion analysis.” American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, October 17-20, 2009.
5. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr., Miller CP, Smith BG. “Distinguishing Lyme Arthritis from Septic Arthritis in Children Presenting with a Joint Effusion.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9-13, 2010.
6. Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr., Miller CP, Smith BG. “Distinguishing Lyme Arthritis from Septic Arthritis in Children Presenting with a Joint Effusion.” 20th annual Leon M. Kruger, M.D. Lectureship at the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Springfield, MA May 27, 2010.
7. Oetgen ME, Cruz AI, Yeh P, Dodds SD. “The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors in the Treatment of Pediatric Fractures of the Wrist and Forearm.” American Academy of Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA, October 1-5, 2010.
8. Oetgen ME, Cruz AI, Yeh P, Dodds SD. “The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors in the Treatment of Pediatric Fractures of the Wrist and Forearm.” New England Hand Society, Sturbridge, MA, December 3, 2010.
9. Cruz AI Jr, Ounpuu S, DeLuca P. “Rectus Femoris Intramuscular Lengthening for Stiff-Knee Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 15-19, 2011.
10. Cruz AI Jr, Ounpuu S, DeLuca P. “Rectus Femoris Intramuscular Lengthening for Stiff-Knee Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy.” Yale Orthopaedic Disputations, New Haven, CT, June 17, 2011.
11. Cruz AI Jr, McGraw M, Fabricant PD, Wells L. “Complications associated with all epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients.” Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, April 29-May 2, 2015, Atlanta, GA
12. Cruz AI Jr, McGraw M, Fabricant PD, Wells L. “Safety of all-epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in children.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 24-27, 2015, Washington, DC.
13. Cruz AI Jr, Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Lawrence JT. “Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Does Independent Femoral Tunnel Drilling Place the Physis at Greater Risk Compared to Transtibial Drilling?” Arthroscopy Association of North America, April 14-16, 2016, Boston, MA.
14. Cruz AI Jr, McGraw M, Fabricant PD, Wells L. “Safety of all-epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in children.” Arthroscopy Association of North America, April 14-16, 2016, Boston, MA.
15. Ranade S, Refakis CA, Cruz AI Jr, Gornitzky AL, Leddy KL, Wells L, Lawrence JT, Ganley, TJ. “Validated Pediatric Functional Outcomes of All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction: Does Reinjury Affect Outcomes? Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, April 27-30, 2016, Indianapolis, IN.
16. Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA, Goodman AD, Daniels AH. “Resident Exposure to Pediatric Orthopaedic Procedures During Residency.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
17. DeFroda SF, Gil JA, Shah KN, Li N, Cruz AI Jr, Schiller JR. “Seasonal Variation in Lyme Arthritis Evaluated in a Northeastern State with a Single Pediatric Emergency Department.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
18. Cruz AI Jr, Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Lawrence JT. “The Effect of Tunnel Drill Angle on Physeal Disruption During ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Transtibial vs. Independent Drilling.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
19. Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Cruz AI Jr, Brusalis CM, Chauvin NA, Lawrence JT. “Interrater Reliability and Age-Based Normative Values for Radiographic Indices of Syndesmosis and Deltoid Ligament Stability in Children.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
20. Cruz AI Jr, Kleiner JE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. “Increasing Rates of Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Forearm Fractures from 2000-2012.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society 4th Annual Meeting, January 26-28, 2017, Dallas, TX.
21. Lawrence JT, Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Cruz AI Jr, Brusalis CM, Chauvin NA. “Interrater Reliability and Age-Based Normative Values for Radiographic Indices of Syndesmosis and Deltoid Ligament Stability in Children.” EPOSNA Annual Meeting, May 3-6, 2017, Barcelona, Spain.
22. Goodman AD, Zonfrillo MR, Chiou D, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, September 16-19, 2017, Chicago, IL.
23. Shah KN, Hodax J, Hayes L, Schiller JR, Cruz AI Jr. “Childhood Obesity Increases the Need for Reduction and Operative Management of Ankle Fractures.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, September 16-19, 2017, Chicago, IL.
24. Boulos A, Defroda SF, Kleiner JE, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “A Cross-Sectional Study of Inpatient Orthopaedic Hardware Removal in Children.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, September 16-19, 2017, Chicago, IL.
25. Hayes LE, Boulos A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for In-Season Injury in Varsity Collegiate Cross-Country Athletes.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 25-27, 2018, Plantation, FL.
26. Goodman AD, Zonfrillo MR, Chiou D, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures.” American Academy of Orthopaedics Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2018, New Orleans, LA.
27. Matson AM, Gil JA, Zhang XC, Chiou D, Wing RD, Kobayashi L, Cruz AI Jr. “Preliminary Results from the Wrist Reduction Instruction with Simulation Technology (WRIST) Interdisciplinary Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Study.” Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, May 15-18, 2018, Indianapolis, IN.
28. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Operative vs. Non-operative Management of Type II Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children: An Expected Value Decision Analysis & Direct Cost Comparison.” 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, September 13-15, 2018, Boston, MA.
29. Kleiner JE, Raducha JR, Cruz AI Jr. “A Database Analysis of Pediatric Tibia Fracture Surgical Fixation Rates Between 2000-2012.” American Academy of Pediatrics, November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
30. Gao B, Dwivedi S, Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr. “Chronic Lack of Sleep is Associated with Sports Injury in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
31. Goodman AD, Walsh D, Zonfrillo MR, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Using Fluoroscopy for Definitive Post-Reduction Imaging of Wrist and Forearm Fractures Saves Time and Is Safe.” American Academy of Pediatrics, November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
32. Li NY, Kalagara S, Hersey A, Daniels A, Cruz AI Jr. “The Influence of Obesity on the Operative Management of Pediatric Extremity Fractures.” American Academy of Pediatrics, November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
33. Ellis HB, Zynda A, Parker Mitchell, Cruz AI Jr, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Green DW, Warnick D, Schmale G, Jagodzinski J, Rhodes J, Mistovich J, Fabricant PD, McKay S, Yen YM, Ganley TJ. “Reliability in Radiographic Review of Tibial Spine Fractures in a Tibial Spine Research Interest Group.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
34. Ellis HB, Vandenberg C, Beck J, Pennock AT, Cruz AI Jr, Gauthier L, Gerow F, Ganley TJ, Jones K, Sabatino M, Shea KG. “Trends in Pediatric ACL Reconstructions:A Review of Surgeon Fellowship, Geography, and Meniscus Surgery in the ABOS Part 2 Database.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
35. Goodman AD, Walsh D, Zonfrillo MR, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Using Fluoroscopy for Definitive Post-Reduction Imaging of Wrist and Forearm Fractures is Safe and Saves Time.” American Association for Hand Surgery, January 20-February 2, Palm Desert, CA.
36. Cruz AI Jr, Gao B, Ganley TJ, Pennock AT, Shea KG, Beck JJ, Ellis HB. “Trends in Concomitant Meniscal Surgery & Associated Complications Among Patients <19 Years Old Undergoing ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of ABOS Part II Candidates From 2000-2016.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, October 25-29, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
37. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Patel S, Nwizu C, Cruz AI Jr. “Operative Vs. Non-operative Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, October 25-29, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
38. Fallon RT, Tran MM, Giampaolo GM, Cruz AI Jr. “Parent Values and Expectations in Pediatric Upper Extremity Fracture Care.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, October 25-29, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
39. Cruz AI Jr, Gao B, Ganley TJ, Pennock AT, Shea KG, Beck JJ, Ellis HB. “Trends in Concomitant Meniscal Surgery in Pediatric Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of ABOS Part II Candidates From 2000-2016.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 23-25, 2020, Glendale, AZ.
40. LaValva SM, Aoyama JT, Adams AJ, Nako S, Mistovich J, Yen Y. Ellis, HB, Lee RJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI, McKay S, Schmale GA, and Ganley TJ. “The Epidemiology of Tibial Spine Fractures in Children: A Multicenter Investigation.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 23-25, 2020, Glendale, AZ.
41. Beck J, West N, Sabatino MJ, Cruz AI Jr, Pennock AT, VandenBerg CD, Ellis HB Jr, “Treatment Complications of Ankle Sprains and Salter-Harris 1 Distal Fibula Fractures: A Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Survey.” AAOS Annual Meeting, March 24-28, 2020, Orlando, FL. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
42. Prasad N, Ganley TJ, Ellis HB, Aoyama JT, Mistovich JR, Yen YM, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI, McKay SD, Schmale GA, Rhodes JT, Jagodzinski J, Kushare I, Sachleben BC, Sargent MC, Lee JR. “A Comparison of Non-Operative and Operative Treatment of Type II Tibial Spine Fractures.” Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, San Diego, CA, May 13-16, 2020. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
43. Bram J, Aoyama JT, Mistovich RJ, Yen YM, Ellis HB Jr, Lee RJ, Fabrican PD, Green DW, Cruz AI, McKay SD, Schmale GA, Ganley TG, Tibial Spine Research Interest Group. “POSNA Surgeons Warning: Multicenter study reveals arthrofibrosis incidence after operative management of tibial spine fractures higher than previously reported.” Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, San Diego, CA, May 13-16, 2020. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
44. Devan Patel D, O'Hara NN, Giampaolo GM, Abzug JM, Cruz AI Jr. “Variability in Pediatric Forearm Fracture Treatment Preferences Among Orthopaedic Surgeons.” Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand 2020 Virtual Congress, Basel, Switzerland. September, 2020. *virtual meeting due to COVID-19.
45. Lemme NJ, Yang DS, Barrow B, O’Donnell R, Daniels A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for Failure Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Novel Prediction Algorithm.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, October 2-5, 2020 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
46. Goodman AD, Brodeur P, Gil JA, Akelman E, Cruz AI Jr. “Low-Volume Surgeons and Facilities Have an Increased Incidence of Infection Following Distal Radius Fracture Fixation.” AAHS Virtual Sessions, January 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
47. Goodman AD, Brodeur P, Gil JA, Akelman E, Cruz AI Jr. “Charges for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Are Affected by Fracture Pattern, Location of Service, and Anesthesia Type.” AAHS Virtual Sessions, January 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
48. O’Donnell R, Bokshan S, Brown K, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Patel NM, Ellis HB, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay S, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ, Cruz AI Jr. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Following Operative Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures in a Multicenter Cohort.” PRiSM Annual Meeting, January 28-30, 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
49. Lemme NJ, Yang DS, Barrow B, O’Donnell R, Daniels A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for Failure Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Novel Prediction Algorithm.” PRiSM Annual Meeting, January 28-30, 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
50. Zhang XC, Gil JA, Matson AM, Chiou D, Wing RD, Cruz AI Jr, Kobayashi L. “Wrist Reduction Instruction with Simulation Technology for Emergency Medicine Residents.” 21st International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, January 9-13, 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
51. O’Donnell R, Bokshan S, Brown K, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Patel NM, Ellis HB, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay S, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ, Cruz AI Jr. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Following Operative Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures in a Multicenter Cohort.” POSNA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 12-15, 2021.
52. Shimberg JL, Leska TM, Aoyama JT, Cruz AI, Ellis HB, Fabricant PD, Ganley TJ, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay SD, Patel NM, Rhodes JT, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “A Multicenter Comparison of Open versus Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation for Tibial Spine Fractures.” POSNA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 12-15, 2021.
53. Lemme NJ, Yang DS, Barrow B, O’Donnell R, Daniels A, Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for Failure Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Prediction Algorithm.” POSNA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 12-15, 2021.
54. Patel D, Brodeur P, Gil J, Cruz AI Jr. “Higher Surgical Costs Associated with Hospital Outpatient Carpal Tunnel Release.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
55. Modest JM, Brodeur P, Lemme NJ, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Inpatient vs. Outpatient Operative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: An Analysis of Frequency, Complications, and Cost from 2009-2018.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
56. Lama CJ, Perera SD, Jiang W, Walsh DF Cruz AI Jr. “A Novel Machine Learning Approach to Risk Factor Analysis for Surgical Complications in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
1. Cruz AI, Ounpuu S, Solomito M, DeLuca P. “Intramuscular rectus femoris lengthening for the correction of stiff knee gait in children with cerebral palsy: An evaluation using 3D motion analysis.” Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Denver, CO March 10-12, 2009.
2. Cruz AI Jr, Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Lawrence JT. “Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Does Independent Femoral Tunnel Drilling Place the Physis at Greater Risk Compared to Transtibial Drilling?” American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, July 7-9, 2016, Colorado Springs, CO.
3. Gil JA, Lakomkin N, Cruz AI Jr. “Visual Joint Angle Assessment of the Elbow and Wrist: Does Accuracy Improve with a Higher Level of Orthopaedic Surgery Training?” Hand Society 71st Annual Meeting, Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2016, Austin, TX.
4. Shah KN, DeFroda SF, Gil JA, Li N, Schiller JR, Cruz AI Jr. “Serum Inflammatory Markers and Synovial Fluid Analysis in Pediatric Patients with Lyme Arthritis vs. Septic Arthritis of the Knee.” American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention & Exhibition, October 22-25, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
5. Cruz AI Jr, Kleiner JE, Eberson CP, Daniels AH. “Increasing Rates of Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Proximal Humerus Fractures from 2000-2012.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society 4th Annual Meeting, January 26-28, 2017, Dallas, TX.
6. Rhodes JA, Cannamela PC, Cruz AI Jr, Mayo M, Styhl AC, Ganley TJ, Shea KG. “Incidence of meniscal entrapment and associated knee injuries in tibial spine avulsions.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society 4th Annual Meeting, January 26-28, 2017, Dallas, TX.
7. Lakomkin N, Fabricant PD, Cruz AI Jr, Brusalis CM, Chauvin NA, Lawrence JT. “Interrater Reliability and Age-Based Normative Values for Radiographic Indices of Syndesmosis and Deltoid Ligament Stability in Children.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society 4th Annual Meeting, January 26-28, 2017, Dallas, TX.
8. Goodman AD, Zonfrillo MR, Chiou D, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures.” American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, January 10-13, 2018, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
9. Brusalis CM, Lakomkin N, Suryavanshi JR, Cruz AI Jr, Green DW, Jones KJ, Fabricant PD. “Clinical Outcomes Reporting in Youth ACL Literature is Widely Variable.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 25-27, 2018, Plantation, FL.
10. Gil JA, Matson AM, Zhang XC, Chiou D, Wing RD, Cruz AI Jr. “Preliminary Results from the Wrist Reduction Instruction with Simulation Technology (WRIST) Interdisciplinary Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Study.” CORD Academic Assembly, April 22-25, 2018, San Antonio, TX.
11. Cruz AI Jr, Anari JB, Ramirez JM, Sankar WN, Baldwin KB. “Distinguishing Pediatric Lyme Arthritis of the Hip from Transient Synovitis and Acute Bacterial Septic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” POSNA Annual Meeting, May 9-12, 2018, Austin, TX.
12. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Operative vs. Non-operative Management of Type II Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children: An Expected Value Decision Analysis & Direct Cost Comparison.” American Academy of Pediatrics, November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
13. Gao BS, Dwivedi S, Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr. “Chronic Lack of Sleep is Associated with Increased Sports Injury in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
14. Ellis HB, Pennock AT, Cruz AI Jr, Gauthier L, Gerow F, Ganley TJ, Jones K, Shea KG. “Complication Analysis of Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Reconstructions in the ABOS Database.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
15. Gao B, Dwivedi S, Milewski MD, Cruz AI Jr. “Lack of Sleep and Sports Injuries in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
16. Adams AJ, O’Hara NN, Abzug JM, Aoyama JT, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Heyworth BE, Janicki JA, Kocher MS, Lawrence JTR, Lee J, McKay SD, Mistovich RJ, Polousky JD, Rhodes JT, Shea KG, Ganley TJ, “Operative Decision-Making for Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures: Mixed Effects Model.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 17-19, 2019, Atlanta, GA.
17. Goodman AD, Walsh D, Zonfrillo MR, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Using Fluoroscopy for Definitive Post-Reduction Imaging of Wrist and Forearm Fractures is Safe and Saves Time.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 12-16, 2019, Las Vegas, NV.
18. Li NY, Daniels AH, Cruz AI Jr. “Racial and Economic Disparities in the Open Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Extremity Fractures.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 12-16, 2019, Las Vegas, NV.
19. Goodman AD, Walsh D, Zonfrillo MR, Eberson CP, Cruz AI Jr. “Using Fluoroscopy for Definitive Post-Reduction Imaging of Wrist and Forearm Fractures is Safe and Saves Time.” Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American Annual Meeting, May 15-19, 2019, Charlotte, NC.
20. Shimberg JL, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB Jr, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, KushareI, Lee RJ, McKay S, Patel NM, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “Pre-Treatment MRIs in Tibial Spine Fractures: How Much Are We Missing without Advanced Imaging? A Multicenter Study.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 23-25, 2020, Glendale, AZ.
21. Ellis HB, Zynda A, Parker Mitchell, Cruz AI Jr, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Green DW, Warnick D, Schmale G, Jagodzinski J, Rhodes J, Mistovich J, Fabricant PD, McKay S, Yen YM, Ganley TJ. “Re-training is Ineffective in Improving Reliability of Tibial Spine Measurements and Classification.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 23-25, 2020, Glendale, AZ.
22. Bram JT, Aoyama JT, Mistovich RJ, Yen YM, Ellis HB Jr, Lee RJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI Jr, McKay S, Schmale GA, Ganley TJ. “Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Tibial Spine Fractures: A National 10-Site Multicenter Study.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, January 23-25, 2020, Glendale, AZ.
23. Bram JT, Aoyama JT, R. Mistovich JR, Yen YM, Ellis HB Jr, Lee RJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI Jr, McKay S, Schmale GA, Ganley TJ. “Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Tibial Spine Fractures: A National 10-Site Multicenter Study.” AAOS Annual Meeting, March 24-28, 2020, Orlando, FL. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
24. Nester J, Torino D, Sylvestre D, Ney SM, Fernandez MD, Cruz AI Jr, Seeley MA. “Risk of Reoperation After Primary ACL Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.” AAOS Annual Meeting, March 24-28, 2020, Orlando, FL. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
25. Bram JT, Aoyama JT, R. Mistovich JR, Yen YM, Ellis HB Jr, Lee RJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Cruz AI Jr, McKay S, Schmale GA, Ganley TJ. “Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Tibial Spine Fractures: A National 10-Site Multicenter Study.” AOSSM Annual Meeting, Jul 9-12, 2020, Seattle, WA.
26. Patel D, O’Hara NN, Giampaolo GM, Abzug JM, Cruz AI Jr. “Variations in the Preferred Treatment of Pediatric Forearm Fractures Among Orthopaedic Surgeons.” ASSH Annual Meeting, October 1-3, 2020, San Antonio, TX.
27. Strada NA, Vutescu ES, Mojarrad M, Harrington R, Orman S, Evangelista P, Cruz AI Jr. “Can the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Predict Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Size for Planning During ACL Reconstruction?” American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, October 2-5, 2020 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
28. Patel NM, Leska TM, Ganley TJ, Aoyama JT, Cruz AI Jr, Ellis HB Jr, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Jagodzinski J, Johnson B, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay SD, Rhodes JT, Sachleben BT, Sargent MC, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “Uneven Playing Field: Insurance Status Adversely Affects Children with Tibial Spine Fractures.” PRiSM Annual Meeting, January 28-30, 2021 [*virtual meeting due to COVID-19].
29. Patel NM, Leska TM, Ganley TJ, Aoyama JT, Cruz AI, Ellis HB, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Johnson B, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay SD, Rhodes JT, Sachleben BC, Sargent MC, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “What are the Causes and Consequences of Delayed Surgery for Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures?” POSNA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 2021.
30. O’Donnell R, Brodeur P, Lemme NJ, Boduch A, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. “Racial, Socioeconomic, and Demographic Disparities in the Management of Meniscal Tears.” AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, Jul 7-11, 2021.
31. Patel NM, Leska TM, Ganley TJ, Aoyama JT, Cruz AI, Ellis HB, Fabricant PD, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Johnson B, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay SD, Rhodes JT, Sachleben BC, Sargent MC, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ. “Uneven Playing Field: Insurance Status Adversely Affects Children with Tibial Spine Fractures.” AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, Jul 7-11, 2021.
32. O’Donnell R, Bokshan S, Brown K, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Patel NM, Ellis HB, Green DW, Jagodzinski JE, Kushare I, Lee RJ, McKay S, Rhodes J, Sachleben B, Sargent C, Schmale GA, Yen YM, Mistovich RJ, Cruz AI Jr. “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Following Operative Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures in a Multicenter Cohort.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
33. Testa EJ, Brodeur P, Kahan LG, Modest JM, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. “The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Volume on Complication Rates Following Fixation of Peritrochanteric Hip Fractures.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
34. Modest JM, Testa EJ, Lemme NJ, Brodeur P, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. “Patient Factors Leading to Disparities in Adult Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery.” AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 31-Sep 4, 2021.
35. Brodeur PG, Johnson C, Levins J, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. "Health disparities in adult clavicle fracture management." OTA Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, TX, October 20-23, 2021.
1. Kushare I, Mistovich RJ, Shilt J, Cruz AI Jr. “Tibial Spine/Eminence Suture Fixation.” POSNA Video Theater Abstract, POSNA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 12-15, 2021.
1. “A brief history of gait analysis and its role in the treatment of ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy.” Yale Orthopaedics Grand Rounds presentation, New Haven, CT, August 8, 2008.
2. “Lyme Arthritis in Children.” Yale Orthopaedic Grand Rounds presentation, New Haven, CT, September 25, 2009.
3. “Recent advances in the treatment of pediatric scoliosis.” Waterbury Hospital Department of “Orthopaedics Grand Rounds presentation, Waterbury, CT, March 5, 2009.
4. “Monkey Bars and Metal: Children’s Orthopaedic Trauma.” The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, OR staff educational meeting, Philadelphia, PA, June 4, 2015.
5. “Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency.” Women & Infants Hospital, MADAM interdisciplinary conference, November 4, 2016.
6. “ACL Injuries in the Youth Athlete.” Annual Brown Orthopedics Symposium, November 19, 2016.
7. “Patellar Instability.” Annual Brown Orthopedics Symposium, November 19, 2016.
8. “Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions in the Pediatric Knee.” Brown Cartilage Research Workgroup, February 16, 2017.
1. “Pediatric ACL Injuries.” 5th Annual New England Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation Summit. Providence, RI. April 2, 2017.
2. “Pediatric ACL Reconstruction.” 1st Annual Southeastern New England Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Cumberland, RI, June 3, 2017.
3. “Principles of Pediatric ACL Reconstruction.” Yale Orthopaedic Alumni Association Reunion, New York, NY, April 20-21, 2018.
1. “Pediatric Orthopaedic Case Discussion.” American Academy of Pediatrics Section of Orthopaedics, AAP National Convention & Exhibition, Chicago, IL, September 16, 2017.
2. “Limb Realignment Principles & Techniques: PRiSM Industry Session.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, 5th Annual Meeting, Plantation, FL, January 25-27, 2018.
3. “PRiSM Lunch & Learn Session.” Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, 5th Annual Meeting, Plantation, FL, January 25-27, 2018.
4. “Top 8 Acute Sports Injuries.” Protecting the Plate: Managing Injuries in the Spring Season Athlete, American Academy of Pediatrics Webinar, April 23, 2019.
5. “Return to Play Guidelines After ACL Reconstruction in Youth Athletes.” Return to Play: How to Safely Get Our Patients Back on the Field. POSNA Webinar, August 13, 2019.
6. “Pediatric Orthopaedic Case Discussions.” American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics Scientific Program, AAP National Conference & Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, October 25-29, 2019.
7. “Evaluation & Management of Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures.” University of Maryland Pediatric Orthopaedic Webinar for Residents and Fellows, May 10, 2020.
8. “Managing Chondral Injuries in the Setting of Patellofemoral Instability.” POSNA Subspecialty Session, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 13-16, 2020. [*meeting cancelled—COVID-19 outbreak]
9. “Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Pediatric Knee.” University of Maryland Pediatric Orthopaedic Webinar for Residents and Fellows, June 7, 2020.
10. Geisinger Orthopaedic Residency Program Virtual Journal Club, Guest Contributor, March 4, 2021.
11. “Patellofemoral Instability: Coronal Plane and Axial Alignment.” Leading Edge Sports Medicine for the Growing Athlete: Joint Preservation and Physeal Respecting Approaches. AOSSM/POSNA Webinar, April 21, 2021.
1. “Medial Epicondyle Fractures: To Fix or Not.” Otwock Pediatric Orthopaedic Hospital Invited Lecture, EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellowship, Otwock, Poland, April 4, 2018.
2. “Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Pediatric Knee.” St. Catherine Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Invited Lecture, EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellowship, Zagreb, Croatia, April 5, 2018.”
3. “Patellar Instability in the Pediatric Patient.” Zagreb Children’s Hospital EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellows Symposium, Zagreb, Croatia, April 6, 2018.
4. “Surgical Treatment of Patellar Instability.” Oslo University Hospital Mini Symposium, EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellowship, April 9, 2018.
5. “Medial Epicondyle Fractures: To Fix or Not.” Oslo University Hospital Nationwide Teaching Lecture Broadcast, EPOS/POSNA Traveling Fellowship, April 10, 2018.
6. “Sports Medicine Board Review.” Ethiopian Orthopaedic Resident Forum/AO Alliance Board Review Course Invited Lecture, November 11, 2019.
7. “Patellar Instability in the Pediatric Patient.” Black Lion Specialized Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Lecture, November 14, 2019.
Great resource for common Orthopaedic conditions in children and adolescents.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
OrthoKids is the website for kids as well as parents to learn about pediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Aristides I. Cruz, Jr. MD, MBA is a Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions in children and adolescents. His areas of interest include traumatic injuries and fracture care, treatment of pediatric and adolescent sports related conditions, and general pediatric orthopaedics.
Dr. Cruz obtained his undergraduate degree in 2002 from Tufts University in Medford, MA where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biopsychology and Classical Studies. During his time at Tufts University, Dr. Cruz was captain of both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, obtained All-Conference, and All-New England honors, was an Academic All-American as well as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He went on to obtain his medical degree in 2006 from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors.
Dr. Cruz completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale University in New Haven, CT. After residency, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force as an Orthopaedic Surgeon where he was honored with multiple awards including the Air Force Commendation medal. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2014, Dr. Cruz furthered his training, completing a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2016, Dr. Cruz earned his Master of Business Administration from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA program.
Dr. Cruz is currently practicing at University Orthopedics, Inc. in Providence, RI and is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where he is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a Specialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an Associate Member of the Arthroscopy Association of America (AANA), an Active Member of the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM), and an Active Member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Association of North America (POSNA). He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS).
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Aug 2014 – Jul 2015)
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery (Jul 2006 – Jun 2010)
Chief Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery (Jul 2010 – Jun 2011)
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management M.B.A., Jun 2017
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA M.D., May 2006
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Tufts University, Medford, MA
B.S., Biopsychology/Classical Studies, May 2002
Summa cum laude, Golden Key National Honour Society, Phi Beta Kappa
Academic Recognition
Alpha Omega Alpha, 2006
Distinguished Graduate, USAF Commissioned Officer Training, 2003
Dean’s List, Tufts University, 1998 - 2002
Military Recognition
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Research Recognition
Peter G. Trafton Award for Orthopaedic Trauma Research, 2017
Project: “The Cost and Utility of Post-Reduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures.”
Journal of ISAKOS Best Article Award Winner: Best Article of the Knee Paper: “ACL Reconstruction in Youth Athletes Results in an Improved Rate of Return to Athletic Activity when Compared with Non-Operative Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Literature.”
Authors: Fabricant PD, Lakomkin N, Cruz AI Jr, Spitzer E, Marx RG.
University Orthopedics in Providence, Rhode Island, is a regional referral center for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, hand problems, hip and knee pain, and foot and ankle injury. University Orthopedics utilizes fellowship-trained, sub-specialized physicians to treat a variety of orthopedic problems. Learn more.
