WalterHuuTruongMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Saint Paul, MN

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Dept. Othopaedic Surgery. Twin Cities, MN.

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Office
200 University Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone+1 651-602-3262

Fax+1 651-312-3188
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Education & Training

Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto CanadaFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2011
University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

SD State Medical License Active through 2025
ND State Medical License 2021 - 2024
MN State Medical License 2011 - 2024
IA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
NE State Medical License 2021 - 2024
WI State Medical License 2021 - 2023
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Load Experienced While Using a Stander in Children With Cerebral Palsy Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effects of Standing on Non-Ambulatory Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Start of enrollment: 2016 Sep 08
Completed
Not Applicable
Effects of Standing on Non-Ambulatory Children With Neuromuscular Conditions Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 09
Completed
Not Applicable
Casting vs Bracing for Idiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis Start of enrollment: 2021 Feb 09
Recruiting
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Long-term reoperation rates following spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis in nonambulatory patients with cerebral palsy.
Christopher D Seaver, Sara J Morgan, Casey L Palmer, Eduardo C Beauchamp, Joseph H Perra, Candice S Legister, Tenner J Guillaume, Walter H Truong, Steven E Koop, John ...> ;Spine Deformity. 2024 Apr 29
Morphological alterations of lumbar intervertebral discs in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Mary H Foltz, Casey P Johnson, Walter Truong, Arin M Ellingson, Polly, D. W., Polly, D. W., David W Polly Jr> ;The Spine Journal. 2024 Jan 1
Does the Intrathecal Baclofen Dose Need to Be Changed after Spinal Fusion Surgery for Neuromuscular Scoliosis?
Kathryn M DeFoe, Jeremiah Atkinson, Jean Stansbury, Angela Sinner, Walter H Truong> ;Spine Surgery and Related Research. 2023 Jul 27
1 citations
Descriptive Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Septic Arthritis in Children-Review of a Retrospective Multicenter Database.
Ying Li, Ryan M Sanborn, Danielle Cook, Keith D Baldwin, Allan C Beebe, Jaime R Denning, Rachel Y Goldstein, Joseph A Janicki, Megan E Johnson, Walter H Truong, Benjam...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2023 Jan 1
3 citations
Does the presence of programmable implanted devices in patients with early onset scoliosis alter typical operative and postoperative practices? A survey of spine surge...
Ryan McMahon, Sara J Morgan, Jaysson T Brooks, Patrick Cahill, Ryan Fitzgerald, Ying Li, , Walter H Truong> ;Spine Deformity. 2022 Jul 1
1 citations
Prioritizing Elective Surgical Cases During a Pandemic or Global Crisis: The Elective-Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Timing (E-POST) Score.
Walter H Truong, Brandon Ramo, Craig Birch, Emily Dodwell, Megan Johnson, David E Lebel, Amy McIntosh, Dan Miller, Andrew Snyder, Peter Sturm, Tenner Guillaume> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2022 Apr 1
4 citations
Novel Uses of Traditional Algorithms for Septic Arthritis.
Amanda J Nickel, Brianna S Bretscher, Walter H Truong, Jennifer C Laine, Anupam B Kharbanda> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2022 Feb 1
7 citations
Is nighttime bracing effective in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A meta-analysis and systematic review based on scoliosis research society guidelines.
Abdul Fettah Buyuk, Walter H. Truong, Sara J. Morgan, Andrew J Snyder, Dan J Miller, Kristine K Nolin, Kristin J Smith> ;Spine Deformity. 2021 Oct 21
Outcomes and Complications in Management of Congenital Myopathy Early-Onset Scoliosis.
Lacey C Magee, Joshua T. Bram, Jason B Anari, Brandon A. Ramo, Oscar H. Mayer, Hiroko Matsumoto, Jaysson T. Brooks, Lindsay M. Andras, Robert K. Lark, Ryan H Fitzgeral...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 Jul 29
5 citations
Refracture Rate of Both Bone Forearm Fractures: A Retrospective Comparison of Casting Alone Versus Casting and Extended Functional Bracing.
Lisa Soumekh, Tonye Sylvanus, Aaron I. Karlen, Caitlin Wahl, Aaron J Huser, Walter H. Truong> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 May 1
1 citations
Current Variation in Joint Aspiration Practice for the Evaluation of Pediatric Septic Arthritis.
K. Aaron Shaw, Ryan Sanborn, Benjamin J. Shore, Walter H. Truong, Joshua S. Murphy> ;Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2020 Sep 1
Reliability of Radiographic Assessments of the Hip in Cerebral Palsy.
Shore BJ, Martinkevich P, Riazi M, Baird E, Encisa C, Willoughby K, Narayanan UG, CHOP Investigative Team> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics.
1 citations
What's New in the Orthopaedic Treatment of Ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Gait Analysis.
Julieanne P Sees, Walter H Truong, Tom F Novacheck, Freeman Miller, Andrew G Georgiadis> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020 Jul 1
Regionalization of Isolated Pediatric Femur Fracture Treatment: Recent Trends Observed Using the Kids' Inpatient Database.
William C Sessions, Amanda J Nickel, Walter H Truong, Ryan D McMahon, Michael D Finch, Andrew G Georgiadis> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020 Jul 1
Regionalization of Isolated Pediatric Femur Fracture Treatment: Recent Trends Observed Using the Kids' Inpatient Database.
Andrew G Georgiadis, Amanda J Nickel, Walter H Truong, Michael D Finch> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020 Jul 1
3 citations
A Comparison of Hip Spica Casting to Short Leg Casts and Bar after Hip Reconstruction in Cerebral Palsy.
Uyen Truong, Tonye Sylvanus, Trever M. Koester, Chantel C. Barney, Andrew G. Georgiadis, Jennifer Carpenter, Walter H. Truong, Susan A. Novotny> ;Cureus. 2020 May 8
5 citations
Displaced Distal Radius Fracture Treatment: A Survey of POSNA Membership.
Andrew G. Georgiadis, Jamie K. Burgess, Walter H. Truong, Joseph A. Janicki> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020 Oct 1
8 citations
Discriminative Accuracy of Procalcitonin and Traditional Biomarkers in Pediatric Acute Musculoskeletal Infection.
Brianna McMichael, Amanda J. Nickel, Eric W. Christensen, Kristin A Frenn, Walter H. Truong, Jennifer C. Laine, Anupam B. Kharbanda> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2020 Mar 6
Regionalization of Isolated Pediatric Femur Fracture Treatment: Recent Trends Observed Using the Kids' Inpatient Database.
Georgiadis, A. G., Nickel, A. J., Truong, W. H., Finch, M. D.> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 2020 Feb 23
Regionalization of Isolated Pediatric Femur Fracture Treatment: Recent Trends Observed Using the Kids' Inpatient Database.
Sessions, W. C., Nickel, A. J., Truong, W. H., McMahon, R. D., Finch, M. D., Georgiadis, A. G.> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 2019 Sep 17
3 citations
Socioeconomic Status and Analgesia Provision at Discharge Among Children With Long-Bone Fractures Requiring Emergency Care.
Henry W. Ortega, Heidi Vander Velden, Walter H. Truong, Joseph L. Arms> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2018 Nov 5
17 citations
Utilization of a Wide Array of Nonvalidated Outcome Scales in Pediatric Orthopaedic Publications: Can't We All Measure the Same Thing?
Walter H. Truong, Meghan J. Price, Kunal N Agarwal, Joash R Suryavanshi, Sahana Somasegar, Micha Thompson, Peter D. Fabricant, Emily R. Dodwell> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019 Feb 1
40 citations
Diagnostic and treatment preferences for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a survey of EPOS and POSNA members
C. Alves, Walter H. Truong, Micha Thompson, Joash R Suryavanshi, C. L. Penny, Huong T. Do, Emily R. Dodwell> ;Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2018 Jun 1
7 citations
Anteverting Bernese periacetabular osteotomy in the treatment of neurogenic hip dysplasia in cerebral palsy.
Andrew G. Georgiadis, Vivek Dutt, Walter H. Truong, Susan A. Novotny, Tom F. Novacheck> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B. 2018 Nov 1
7 citations
Extensor Mechanism Injury in the Pediatric Population-A Clinical Review.
William C. Sessions, Matthew J. Herring, Walter H. Truong> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2018 Feb 6
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Press Mentions

7 Treatments Used to Help Correct ScoliosisJune 2nd, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Children's MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
Gillette Children'sSaint Paul, Minnesota