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Office
Division of Orthopaedics
6701 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 832-822-3100Fax+1 832-825-9099- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Brian Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in cerebral palsy, scoliosis, muscular dystrophies, hip dysplasia, and fractures in children.
Education & Training
- Yale UniversityM.A., Honorary, 2013
- Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1991 - 1992
- MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1987
- Georgetown University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
- Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1982
- Williams CollegeB.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2019 - 2026
- CT State Medical License 1992 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1990 - 1992
- ME State Medical License Active through 1990
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors US News and World Report
- Russell A. Hibbs Clinical Research Award Scoliosis Research Society, 2019
- Best Doctors Connecticut Magazine, 2011, 2018
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Clinical Trials
- Casting vs Bracing for Idiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis Start of enrollment: 2021 Feb 09
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 111 citationsAnterior cruciate ligament injuries: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.Cynthia R. LaBella, William Hennrikus, Timothy E. Hewett, Joel S. Brenner, Alison Brooks
Pediatrics. 2014-05-01 - 165 citationsEvaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical AbuseEmalee G. Flaherty, Jeannette M. Perez-Rossello, Michael A. Levine, William L. Hennrikus, Cindy W. Christian
Pediatrics. 2014-02-01 - 13 citationsThe Current Medical Practice of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in North AmericaJames J. McCarthy, Douglas G. Armstrong, Joseph P. Davey, Howard R. Epps, Joseph A. Gerardi
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2011-04-01
Journal Articles
- Predicting Short-term Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular ScoliosisBasques BA, Chung SH, Lukasiewicz AM, Webb ML, Samuel AM, Bohl DD, Smith BG, Grauer JN, Spine, 1/8/2015
- Emergency Room On-Call Status for Pediatric Orthopaedics: A Survey of the POSNA MembershipSmith, B., Kanel, J., Halsey, M., Thometz, J., Rosenfeld, S., Epps, H., McCarthy, J, J Pedi Ortho, 1/1/2015
- Patient Factors are Associated with Poor Short-Term Outcomes after Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisBasques, B., Bohl, D., Golinvaux, N., Smith, B. Grauer, J, CORR, 1/9/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Biomechanical Comparison of Uniaxial Screws and Monoaxial Pedicle ScrewsSmith BG, IMAST, 1/1/2010
- Motion Analysis of Cavus Foot Deformities in ChildrenSmith BG, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2008
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome following Spinal Fusion for ScoliosisSmith BG, Scoliosis Research Society Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/28/2005
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Lectures
- Predicting Short-Term Morbidity In Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion For Neuromuscular ScoliosisMinneapolis, MN - 1/30/2015
- Which Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Procedures Are The Most Dangerous?Atlanta, GA - 1/29/2015
- Which Pediatric Orthopaedic Procedures Have the Greatest Risk of Adverse Outcomes?Shriner's Hospital, Springfield, MA - 1/21/2015
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Other
- Pediatric OrthopaedicsM. Vitale, W. Hennrikus, B. Smith, Critical Conversations with Pediatric Experts, Prep Audio, American Academy of Pediatrics
1/1/2013 - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy CMESmith, B., and Mooney, J, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Web site: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online
http://www5.aaos.org/oko/cme/templates/template_2/information.cfm?topic=CME115
1/16/2010 - Duchenne Muscular DystrophySmith, B. and Mooney, J, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Web site: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online
http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=PED030&referringPage=mainmenu.cfm
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Press Mentions
- Spotlight on Orthopedics with Dr. Brian SmithJune 10th, 2019
Grant Support
- Humeral Head Ossification AlgorithmPOSNA Start-up Grant, Orthopaedic Society of North America2018–2019
- Evaluation of Uni-Axial ScrewsStryker Spine2009–2010
Committees
- Chair, Non-Operative and Bracing Committee, Scoliosis Research Society 2020 - 2023
- Past Chair, Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 - 2018
- Past Chair, Ethics Committee, Scoliosis Research Society 2015 - 2016
- IPOS Advisory Committee, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 2010 - 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaMember
- Scoliosis Research SocietyMember
- Fellow
- American Orthopaedic AssociationMember
Hospital Affiliations
- Texas Children's HospitalHouston, Texas
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