Ron L. Ferguson

2.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
48 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

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Ron L. Ferguson is a scholar working on Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental health and Neurology. According to data from OpenAlex, Ron L. Ferguson has authored 48 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Surgery, 12 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health and 10 papers in Neurology. Recurrent topics in Ron L. Ferguson's work include Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (24 papers), Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (15 papers) and Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (11 papers). Ron L. Ferguson is often cited by papers focused on Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (24 papers), Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (15 papers) and Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (11 papers). Ron L. Ferguson collaborates with scholars based in United States. Ron L. Ferguson's co-authors include Ben L. Allen, Thomas R. Lehmann, Mark L. McMulkin, Paul M. Caskey, Glen O. Baird, Allan F. Tencer, Benjamin L. Allen, Peggy L. Woodard, A. F. Tencer and R. V. Williamson and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine and Journal of neurosurgery.

In The Last Decade

Ron L. Ferguson

47 papers receiving 1.9k citations

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A Mechanistic Classification of Closed, Indirect Fractures and Dislocations of the Lower Cervical Spine

1982 493 citations Ben L. Allen, Ron L. Ferguson et al. Spine profile →

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Rainer Abel Germany

Takayoshi Ueta Japan

Ali A. Baaj United States

Joost J. van Middendorp Netherlands

Robert Goodkin United States

Kenyu Ito Japan

B A Green United States

James C. Bayley United States

Yigal Mirovsky Israel

Andrew C. Smith United States

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Gesmundo, Nathan J., Kevin D. Dykstra, James L. Douthwaite, et al.. (2023). Miniaturization of popular reactions from the medicinal chemists’ toolbox for ultrahigh-throughput experimentation. Nature Synthesis. 2(11). 1082–1091. 25 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L., et al.. (2008). Range of motion measures under anesthesia compared with clinical measures for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 17(6). 277–280. 5 indexed citations

Baird, Glen O., et al.. (2008). Gait Analysis Outcomes of Percutaneous Medial Hamstring Tenotomies in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 28(3). 324–329. 41 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L., et al.. (2007). The Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument Detects Improvements for Children With Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy After Orthopaedic Intervention. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 27(1). 1–6. 29 indexed citations

Ryan, Paul M., et al.. (2007). Role of the Triradiate Cartilage in Predicting Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 27(6). 671–676. 20 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L., Glen O. Baird, Paul M. Caskey, & Ron L. Ferguson. (2006). Comprehensive Outcomes of Surgically Treated Idiopathic Toe Walkers. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 26(5). 606–611. 56 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L., et al.. (2005). Proximal Rectus Femoris Release Surgery Is Not Effective in Normalizing Hip and Pelvic Variables During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(1). 74–78. 1 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L. & Ron L. Ferguson. (2004). Resting Energy Expenditure and Respiratory Quotient in Adolescents Following Spinal Fusion Surgery. Spine. 29(16). 1831–1835. 5 indexed citations

McMulkin, Mark L., et al.. (2004). Proximal Rectus Femoris Release Surgery Is Not Effective in Normalizing Hip and Pelvic Variables During Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 25(1). 74–78. 11 indexed citations

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Ferguson, Ron L., et al.. (2004). A quiet hand for microneurosurgery: twiddle your thumb. Journal of neurosurgery. 101(3). 541–544. 12 indexed citations

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Ferguson, Ron L., John Devine, Peter J. Stasikelis, Paul M. Caskey, & Ben L. Allen. (2002). Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of “Idiopathic-Like” Scoliosis Associated With Syringomyelia. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 15(4). 301–306. 31 indexed citations

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Stasikelis, Peter J., Linda I. Pugh, Ron L. Ferguson, & Ben L. Allen. (1998). Distraction Instrumentation Outcomes in Scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 7(2). 106–110. 3 indexed citations

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Allen, Ben L., Ron L. Ferguson, & Peter J. Stasikelis. (1998). A Modified Harrington Technique for Scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 7(2). 95–105. 3 indexed citations

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Ferguson, Ron L., et al.. (1996). Same-Day versus Staged Anterior-Posterior Spinal Surgeryin a Neuromuscular Scoliosis Population: The Evaluation of Medical Complications. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 16(3). 293–303. 42 indexed citations

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Ferguson, Ron L., Allan F. Tencer, Peggy L. Woodard, & Ben L. Allen. (1988). Biomechanical Comparisons of Spinal Fracture Models and the Stabilizing Effects of Posterior Instrumentations. Spine. 13(5). 453–460. 64 indexed citations

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Allen, Ben L. & Ron L. Ferguson. (1988). The Galveston Experience with L-Rod Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 229(229). 59–69. 56 indexed citations

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Allen, Ben L., Allan F. Tencer, & Ron L. Ferguson. (1987). The Biomechanics of Decompressive Laminectomy. Spine. 12(8). 803–808. 11 indexed citations

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Tencer, A. F., Ben L. Allen, & Ron L. Ferguson. (1985). A Biomechanical Study of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures with Bone in the Canal. Spine. 10(8). 741–747. 41 indexed citations

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Tencer, Allan F., Ben L. Allen, & Ron L. Ferguson. (1985). A Biomechanical Study of Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures with Bone in the Canal. Spine. 10(6). 580–585. 14 indexed citations

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Allen, Ben L. & Ron L. Ferguson. (1984). The Galveston Technique of Pelvic Fixation with L-Rod Instrumentation of the Spine. Spine. 9(4). 388–394. 197 indexed citations

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