ScottS.YangMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Seattle, WA

Pediatric Orthopedics

Associate Professor of Orthopaedics Seattle Children's Hospital University of Washington

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Office
4800 Sand Point Way
Seattle, WA 98105
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Summary

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, with subspecialty interest in Pediatric Spine/Scoliosis, Pediatric Hip Conditions, Pediatric Neuromuscular Conditions, and Pediatric Trauma

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric orthopaedics, Pediatric spine surgery, Pediatric hip and knee surgery, Pediatric foot and ankle surgery, Pediatric shoulder and elbow surgery, Pediatric orthopaedic traumatology, Pediatric hip conditions, Scoliosis, Pediatric neuromuscular disorders, Muscular dystrophies, Short stature and skeletal dysplasia, Joint preservation surgery, Pediatric limb deformities

Education & Training

Childrens Hospital Los AngelesFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2015
University of Virginia2010 - 2011
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2009
Northwestern UniversityBS

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 2016 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Femur Fractures in 5 Individuals With Pantothenate Kinase-associated Neurodegeneration: The Role of Dystonia and Suggested Management.
Laken Behrndt, Allison Gregory, Katrina Wakeman, Alison Freed, Jenny L Wilson, Robert Spaull, Manju A Kurian, Santosh Mordekar, James A Fernandes, Susan J Hayflick, Pe...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2024 Jan 1
Femoral Magnetic Lengthening After Distal Femur Endoprosthetic Reconstruction in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.
Tina H Tran, Sarah M Hanna, Kenneth R Gundle, Scott Yang> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2023 Jul 1
Salmonella Osteomyelitis in a Pediatric Patient with a Proximal Humerus Fracture: A Case Report.
Sarah E Lindsay, Catherine Hutchison, Nicole Andeen, Scott Yang> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2022 Apr 1
1 citations
Reliability and Validity of Visual Estimation of Femoral Head Hypoperfusion on Perfusion MRI in Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease.
David Y. Chong, Tim Schrader, Jennifer C. Laine, Scott Yang, Shawn R. Gilbert, Harry K.W. Kim> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 Aug 19
1 citations
Optimizing Graft Extraction From the Femoral Condyle for Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in Treating Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: Best Fi...
Zachary T. Goldstein, Austin R. Thompson, Michael A. Robbins, Scott Yang, Omar F. Nazir, Adam J. Mirarchi> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 Jun 2
1 citations
Is the Iliac Cortical Density Similarly Positioned in the Developing Pediatric Pelvis
Benjamin F Watzig, Danielle F Peterson, Austin R. Thompson, Darin Friess, Scott Yang> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Mar 16
4 citations
Adolescents with spondylolysis have lower SRS-22 scores than controls and peers with pre-operative idiopathic scoliosis.
Natalie L. Zusman, Rita D. Somogyi, Nicole A. Barney, Scott Yang, Matthew F. Halsey> ;Spine Deformity. 2021 Jan 1
5 citations
Postoperative management factors affect urinary retention following posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
B. Alexander Knight, Aaron P. Bayne, Natalie L. Zusman, Nicole A. Barney, Scott Yang> ;Spine Deformity. 2020 Feb 19
6 citations
Utility of Follow-up Radiographs After Pin Removal in Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Natalie L. Zusman, Nicole A. Barney, Matthew F. Halsey, Scott Yang> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2020 Jan 15
1 citations
Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Scott Yang, Brian C Werner> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019 Oct 11
13 citations
Response to Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Scott Yang, Brian C. Werner> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019 Oct 1
A Systematic Review of the Utility of Postoperative Imaging in the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.
Zusman NL, Barney NA, Woelber E, Yang S> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 2019-08-02
96 citations
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Scott Yang, Natalie L. Zusman, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, Rachel Y. Goldstein> ;Pediatrics. 2019 Jan 1
1 citations
Hip Arthrography Complicated by Air Embolism in Infants: A Report of 2 Cases.
Courtney D. Bell, Nattaly E. Greene, Meredith Kato, Rachel Y. Goldstein, Scott Yang> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2019 Jan 1
Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Yang S, Werner BC> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 2018-04-18
6 citations
Correction to: Shoulder Arthroplasty for Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis Is Associated with Increased Postoperative Complications
M. Tyrrell Burrus, Jourdan M. Cancienne, Jeffrey D. Boatright, Scott Yang, Stephen F. Brockmeier, Brian C. Werner> ;HSS Journal. 2018 Apr 3
13 citations
Shoulder Arthroplasty for Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis Is Associated With Increased Postoperative Complications.
M. Tyrrell Burrus, Jourdan M. Cancienne, Jeffrey D. Boatright, Scott Yang, Stephen F. Brockmeier, Brian C. Werner> ;HSS Journal. 2018 Feb 1
Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Yang, S.,Werner, B. C.> ;J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Jan 23
26 citations
Low Back Pain in Adolescents: A 1-Year Analysis of Eventual Diagnoses.
Scott Yang, Brian C. Werner, Anuj Singla, Mark F. Abel> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2017 Jul 1
24 citations
The impact of preoperative epidural injections on postoperative infection in lumbar fusion surgery.
Anuj Singla, Scott Yang, Brian C. Werner, Jourdan M. Cancienne, Ali Nourbakhsh, Adam L. Shimer, Hamid Hassanzadeh, Francis H. Shen> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2017 Mar 14
6 citations
Clavicle Shaft Fractures in Adolescents
Scott Yang, Lindsay M. Andras> ;The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2017 Jan 1
Unstable Proximal Femur Fractures Treated With Proximal Femoral Locking Plates: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study of 111 Cases.
Collinge CA, Hymes R, Archdeacon M, Streubel P, Obremskey W, Weber T, Watson JT, Lowenberg D> ;J Orthop Trauma. 2016 Sep
170 citations
Trends in Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction.
Brian C. Werner, Scott Yang, Austin M. Looney, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Jul 1
29 citations
The Effect of Local Intraoperative Steroid Administration on the Rate of Postoperative Dysphagia Following ACDF: A Study of 245,754 Patients.
Jourdan M. Cancienne, Brian C. Werner, Alex E. Loeb, Scott Yang, Hamid Hassanzadeh, Anuj Singla, Frank H. Shen, Adam L. Shimer> ;Spine. 2016 Jul 1
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
C Hudson, P Tsai, S Yang, Y Zhang> ;BioMed Central. 2016 Apr 27
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Member
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Member
Scoliosis Research Society
Member

Hospital Affiliations

Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, Washington