Henry George Chambers MD

PubMed

• Descriptive Epidemiology of Complete ACL Tears in the Skeletally Immature Population: A Prospective Multicenter PLUTO Study.
  Melissa A Christino, Lauren E Hutchinson, Andrew T Pennock, Danielle L Cook, Christian N Anderson
  The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-03-01
• International Expert Opinion on Standard of Care for Patients With Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome: A Modified Delphi Study.
  Jessica Duis, Laura Agresta, William E Bennett Jr, Henry Chambers, Antonia Clarke
  American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2025-02-19
• Complications After Pediatric ACL Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis.
  Daniel J Cognetti, Henry G Chambers
  Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-01-01

Journal Articles

• Oxford University Press Has Registered This DOI Pre-Publication  
  Anthony D Harris, Henry Chambers, Oxford University Press
• Advances in Cerebral Palsy.  
  Chambers HG, Current Opinion in Orthopedics 13 (6): 424-431
• Practical Use of Gait Analysis.  
  Chambers, HG and Sutherland DH, J Am Acad Orthop Surg 10(3):222
• Classification and Definition of Disorders Causing Hypertonia in Childhood.  
  Sanger T, Delgado M, Gaebler-Spira D, Hallet M, Mink J and the Task Force on Childhood Motor Disorders (Chambers HG), Pediatrics 111: e89-e97
• Relationships Among Musculoskeletal Impairments and Functional Health Status in Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy.  
  Abel MF, Damiano DL, Blanco JS, Conaway M, Miller F, Dabney K, Sutherland D, Chambers HG, Dias L, Sarwark J, Killian J, Doyle S, Root L, LaPlaza J, Widmann R, Sn..., of Pediatric Orthopedics. 23 (4): 535-41
• Clinical Utility of the Duncan Ely Test for Rectus Femoris Dysfunction during the Swing Phase of Gait.  
  Marks MC, Alexander J, Sutherland D and Chambers HG, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 45: 763-768
• Structural and Functional Changes in Spastic Skeletal Muscle.  
  Lieber RL, Steinman S, Barash IA, and Chambers HG, Muscle and Nerve 29: 615-627
• Extraarticular Drilling of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.  
  Tis J, Ball S, and Chambers HG, Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. 3 (1): 62-67
• The Effect of Surgical Delay On Infection In 554 Open Fractures In Children.  
  Skaggs DL, Friend L, Alman B, Chambers HG, Schmitz M, Leake B, Kay RM, and Flynn JM, . Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 87: 8-12
• High contact pressure beneath backpack straps of children contributes to pain,  
  Macias B, Murthy G, Hargens A and Chambers HG, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 159: 1185-1186
• The PedsQL(tm) in pediatric cerebral palsy: Reliability, validity, and sensitivity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory(tm) Generic Core Scales and Cerebral Pals...  
  Varni, JW, Burwinkle, TM, Berrin, SJ, Sherman, SA, Artavia, K, Malcarne, VL, and Chambers, HG, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 48 (6): 442-449
• The Foot and Ankle in Children and Adolescents in Management of Common Pediatric Athletic Injuries. Guest editor: Stanitski, CL. Drez D and DeLee J (eds).  
  Chambers, HG and Haggerty, CJ, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 14 (3): 173-187
• Definition and Classification of Negative Motor Signs in Childhood.  
  TD, Chen D, Delgado MR, Gaebler-Spira D, Hallett M, Mink J and Taskforce on Childhood Motor Disorders (Chambers, HG), Pediatrics. 118:2159-2167
• Effects of Upper Trunk Rotation on Shoulder Joint Torque Among Baseball Pitchers of Various Levels.  
  Aguinaldo AL, Buttermore J and Chambers HG, Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 23: 42-51
• Biomechanical Comparison of Four Different Fixation Techniques for Pediatric Tibial Eminence Avulsion Fractures.  
  Mahar AT, Duncan D, Oka R, Lowry A, Gillingham B, and Chambers, HG, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 28: 159-162
• Asymmetric Loads and Pain Associated with Backpack Carrying by Children.  
  Macias BR, Murthy G, Chambers H, Hargens AR, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 28: 512-517
• Life goes on: a call to action.  
  Chambers, HG, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 50: 643
• Evidence-based analysis of removal of orthopedic implants in the pediatric population.  
  Raney EM, Freccero DM, Dolan LA, Lighter DE, Fillman RR and Chambers HG, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 28:701-704
• Classification for Hip Disease in Cerebral Palsy: Commentary.  
  . Chambers, HG, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 51:168-169
• Novel Transcriptional Profile in Wrist Muscles from Cerebral Palsy Patients.  
  Smith LR, Ponten E, Hedstrom Y, Ward SR, Chambers HG, Subramaniam S, Lieber RL, BMC Med Genomics. 2(1): 44
• New Clinical and Research Trends in Lower Extremity Management for Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy.  
  Damiano DL, Alter, K and Chambers HG, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitiation Clinics. 20: 469-492
• Correlation of Throwing Mechanics with Elbow Valgus Load in Adult Baseball Pitchers.  
  Aguinaldo A and Chambers HG, American Journal of Sports Medicine. 37: 2043-8
• The Effect of Backpacks on the Lumbar Spine in Children: A Standing Magnetic Resonance Study.  
  Neuschwander T, Macias B, Cutrone JC, Murthy G, Chambers HG, Hargens A, Spine. 35: 83-88
• Hamstring contractures in children with cerebral palsy result from a stiffer extracellular matrix and increased in vivo length.  
  Smith LR, Lee KS, Ward SR, Chambers HG and Lieber RL, Journal of Physiology. 589.10: 2625-2639
• Diagnosis and Treament of Osteochondritis Dissecans.  
  Chambers HG, Shea KG, Anderson AF, Brunelle TJ, Carey JL, Ganley TJ, Paterno MV, Weiss JM, Sanders JO, Watters WC, Goldberg MJ, Keith MW, Turkelson CM, Weis JL Raymond..., Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 19: 297-306
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Books/Book Chapters

• Rang’s Children’s Fractures. 
  Chapter: Radius and Ulna 
  Page 135 - 150Rang M, Stearns P and Chambers, HGEditors: Wenger D and Pring M.Lippincott, Philadelphia
• Operative Techniques: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. 
  Chapter: Intramedullary Techniques in Forearm Fractures 
  Page 89 - 101Pring M and Chambers HGEditors: Kocher M and Millis M.Elsevier Press
• Orthopedic Clinics of North America 41 
  Chapter: Orthopedic Management of Cerebral Palsy 
  Chambers H
• Load Carriage in School Children: Epidemiology and Exercise Science. 
  Chapter: Compression Patterns Beneath Backpacks on Children 
  Page 129 - 138Hargens A, Macias B, Murthy G and Chambers HEditors: Hong Y.Nova Publishers
• Load Carriage in School Children: Epidemiology and Exercise Science. 
  Chapter: Physiologic Implications of High Contact Pressures beneath Backpack Straps are related to Wearing Style 
  Page 41 - 50Neuschwander T, Hargens A, Macias B, Murthy G, and Chambers HGEditors: Hong Y.Nova Publishers
• Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function 
  Chapter: Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy 
  Page 341 - 364Chambers HGEditors: Perry, Jacqueline and Burnfield J.Slack Inc
• The Identification and Treatment of Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy. 
  Chapter: Orthopaedic Treatment of Hip Problems in Cerebral Palsy 
  Page 492 - 513Chambers HGEditors: Gage J, Schwartz M, Novacheck T and Koop, S.MacKeith Press
• Skeletal Trauma in Children. 
  Chapter: Skeletal Trauma in Young Athletes 
  Page 639 - 691Shea K, Edmonds E, and Chambers HGEditors: Fourth Edition. Green N and Swiontkowski MF.
• Spasticity and Other Forms of Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Etiology, Evaluation, Management and the Role of Botulinum Toxin. 
  Chapter: Surgical Treatment for Muscle Overactivity in Cerebral Palsy 
  Page 111 - 119Chambers HGEditors: A Brashear and N Mayer.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Secrets. 
  Chapter: Upper Extremity Sports Injuries 
  Page 218 - 226Kim, C and Chambers HGEditors: L Staheli and Kit Song.Elsevier Press
• Practical Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. 
  Chapter: Ligament Injuries in Children and Adolescents 
  Page 951 - 966Brannan PS and Chambers, HGEditors: Johnson DH and Pedowitz RA.Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Optimizing Care for Young Children with Special Health Care Needs. Knowledge and Strategies for Navigating the System. 
  Chapter: Prologue 
  Chambers HG and Chambers JABrookes Publishing
• Orthopaedic Knowledge Update. 
  Chapter: Disorders of the Knee 
  Page 215 - 226Chambers, HGEditors: Abel, MF.American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee. 
  Chapter: Tibial Eminence Fractures 
  Page 400 - 420Albright, JC and Chambers, HGEditors: Michaeli, L and Kocher, M.Saunders, Elsevier
• The Pediatric and Adolescent Knee. 
  Chapter: Arthroscopically Assisted Extraarticular Drilling for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee 
  Page 276 - 283Chambers, HG and Nelson, SCEditors: Michaeli, L and Kocher, M.Saunders, Elsevier
• The Treatment of Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy Clinics in Developmental Medicine No 164-165. 
  Chapter: Dynamic Electromyography 
  Page 134 - 145Chambers, HG and Rose, JEditors: Gage J.MacKeith Press, Cambridge University Press
• Long Distance Runner's Guide to Training and Racing. 
  Chapter: Drugs and Sports 
  Page 195 - 203Chambers HGEditors: Sparks, K and Bjorklund, G (eds.).Prentice Hall, New Jersey
• Daniel’s Knee Injuries: Ligaments and Cartilage Structure, Function, Injury, and Repair. 
  Chapter: Ligament Injuries in Children and Adolescents 
  Page 587 - 598Chambers, HGEditors: Pedowitz, Akeson,,O'Connor.Lippincott, Philadelphia
• Pediatric Orthopedic Secrets. 
  Chapter: Upper Extremity Sports Injuries 
  Page 169 - 181Kim, C and Chambers HGEditors: L Stahel.Elsevier Press
• Synoptic Textbook of Pediatrics. 
  Chapter: Common Orthopedic Problems 
  Chambers HG, Leach JL and Riley-Hagen MEditors: Nyhan W.Lea and Febinger, Malvern,PA
• Spasticity: Etiology, Evaluation , Management and the Role of Botulinum Toxin. 
  Chapter: Surgical Treatment for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy: Rhizotomy and Orthopedic Procedures 
  Page 94 - 99Chambers HGEditors: Mayer NH and Simpson DM.WE Move Press
• Rockwood and Wilkins Fractures in Children. 
  Chapter: Fractures of the Proximal Radius and Ulna 
  Page 483 - 529Chambers HGEditors: Beaty J and Kasser J.Lippincott, Philadelphia
• The Pediatric Spine: Principles and Practice. 
  Chapter: Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral Spine Fracture and Dislocations 
  Page 567 - 584Chambers HG and Akbarnia BEditors: Weinstein SL.Raven Press, Ltd, New York
• Positive Perspectives for Cerebral Palsy. A Practical Guide for Physicians, Nurses, Families and Caregivers. 
  Chapter: Research in Cerebral Palsy 
  Page 26 - 27Chambers, HGEditors: L Taft.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Secrets. 
  Chapter: Upper Extremity Sports Injuries 
  Page 169 - 181Kim, C and Chambers HGEditors: L Staheli.Elsevier Press
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Abstracts/Posters

• Health Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy (Kanela Hanna, S Sherman, T Burwinkle, J Varni and H Chambers).
  Chambers HG, American Psychological Society, Toronto, Ontario
• Passive mechanical properties of muscle fibers in hamstring contractures of children with cerebral palsy.
  Smith L, Lee K, Chambers H, and Lieber R, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52 (supp 5): 90
• Transcriptional Profile of Spastic Hamstring Muscles in Children with Cerebral Palsy.
  Smith L, Lee K, Chambers H, and Lieber R, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 53 (sup 5): 61
• Do wait times affect surgical treatment and peri-operative management of patients with cerebral palsy and subluxated or dislocated hips: the surgeon’s perspective.
  Mulpuri K, Cashin M, Chambers H, Joseph B and Graham HK, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 53 (sup 5)
• The Evaluation of Interdigital Neuromata with Diagnostic Ultrasound.
  Chambers HG, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia
• The Management of Ipsilateral Upper and Lower Extremity Fractures in Children.
  Chambers HG, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California
• Focus on Families: A Collaborative Approach to System Access. (with Jacqueline Siptroth, Lori Keller, Sheri Torok).
  Chambers HG, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
• Complications of Iliac Crest Biopsies.
  Chambers HG, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana
• A Single Incision Technique for Nerve and Muscle Biopsy.
  Chambers HG, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Memphis, Tennessee
• Femoral Anteversion and Neck Shaft Angle in Children with Cerebral Palsy.
  Chambers HG, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Phoenix, Arizona
• Walking Velocity and Functional Ambulation Level as Predictors of Rectus Femoris Transfer Outcomes (Michelle Marks, E Quigley, M Wyatt, and H Chambers).
  Chambers HG, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Rochester, Minnesota
• Wrist Fusion in Cerebral Palsy.
  Chambers HG, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Self concept, satisfaction with life, activity level, and environmental barriers of young adults with Cerebral Palsy.
  Gannotti M, Minter C, Chambers H, Smith P and Tylkowski C, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 52 (supp 5): 77
• Biomechanical Comparison of Three different fixation techniques for tibial eminence avulsion fractures: sutures vs bioabsorbable nails vs. bioabsorbable screw (Doug Du...
  Chambers, HG, Orthopedic Research Society, San Francisco, California
• Loaded Backpacks may pose a Serious Health Risk to School Children (Brandon Macias, Gita Murthy, H Chambers).
  Chambers HG, Orthopedic Research Society, San Francisco, California
• Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans in Children: Outcome of intraepiphyseal and extraarticular drilling (H Chambers, J Albright and Scott Mubarak).
  Chambers HG, American Orthopedic Association, Boston, Massachusetts
• Pay for Performance: What Does this Mean for the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon.
  H Chambers and the Evidence Based Medicine Committee, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Hollywood, Florida
• The Gross Motor Function Classification as an Outcome Predictor of Distal Rectus Femoris Transfer in Cerebral Palsy.
  Chambers HG, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Use of Physician Extenders for “Simple” Procedures: Partial Toenail Ablation for Infected Ingrown Hallux Toenail Outcomes.
  Chambers HG, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America POPS Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans in Children: Outcome of intraepiphyseal and extraarticular drilling
  Eric Edmonds, MD and Henry Chambers, MD, American Orthopedic Association, San Diego, California
• Self concept, satisfaction with life, activity level, and environmental barriers of young adults with Cerebral Palsy.
  Gannotti M, Minter C, Chambers H, Smith P and Tylkowski C, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Washington, DC
• Passive mechanical properties of muscle fibers in hamstring contractures of children with cerebral palsy.
  Smith L, Lee K, Chambers H, and Lieber R, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Washington, DC
• The Outcome of Botulinum Toxin A Injections for Painful Dislocated Hips in Patients with GMFCS IV and V Cerebral Palsy.
  Chambers H and Figueiredo D, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Denver, CO
• Do Surgical Wait Times Affect Surgical Treatment and Peri-Operative Management of Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Subluxated or Dislocated Hips: The Surgeon’s Perspec...
  Mulpuri K, Caskin M, Chambers H, Joseph B, and Graham HK, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Denver, CO
• Prediction of Outcome following Rectus Femoris Surgery in Cerebral Palsy: the Role of Co-contraction of the Rectus Femoris and Vasti Dev.
  Cardelia, JM, Lauer, A, Kaufman, KR, Sutherland, DH, Chambers HG, Medicine and Child Neurology. 38(8): 16
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Lectures

• 9th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium presented by POSNA and AAOS 
  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orlando, Florida - 11/28/2012
• AAOS Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review (West Coast) 
  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California - 11/15/2012
• The Treatment of Nonunion of the Scaphoid with a Volar Corticocancellous Bone Graft. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, San Antonio, Texas, 1985; American Society for Surgery
• The Effect of Continuous Passive Motion on Skeletal Muscle: An Investigation in the Rabbit. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons Colorado, Springs, Colorado, 1986; Southern Orthopedic Socie
• Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Diagnosis and Management. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1986; Southern Orthopedic So
• The Biochemical and Histologic Effects of Continuous Passive Motion on Skeletal Muscle. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons San Diego, California
• Complications of Iliac Crest Grafting. 
  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons New Orleans, Louisiana
• Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disease. 
  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Anaheim, California, 1991; Society of Military Orthopedic Su
• Motion Analysis of Rhizotomy Patients. 
  17th Annual David Sutherland Visiting Professorship(Dr. Heinz Wagner), San Diego, California; Combin
• Combined East-West Gait Laboratory Conference. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons El Paso, Texas
• The Organization of an Army Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Service for Operation Desert Storm. 
  Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, El Paso, Texas
• Spinal Cord Monitoring Using Neurogenic Motor Evoked Potentials in Spinal Surgery. 
  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1994; 21st Annual David Sutherland
• The Effect of Valproic Acid on Blood Loss in Scoliosis Surgery. 
  20th Annual David Sutherland Visiting Professorship (Dr. John Ogden), 1993; American Academy for Cer
• Injuries to Children and Adolescents. 
  Far West Athletic Training Assoc, San Diego, California
• Family Forum Participant. 
  American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
• Musculoskeletal Complications of Varicella. 
  Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Miami, Florida
• Managed Care in California. 
  Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Miami, Florida
• Distal Tibial and Fibular Osteotomies in Patients with Cerebral Palsy. 
  North American Gait Conference, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Location of Acetabular Deficiency and Associated Hip Dislocation in Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia: A Three-Dimensional Computerized Tomographic Study (3DCT). 
  Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, Phoenix, Arizona
• Health and Sports in Children with Disabilities. 
  Physical Activity and Health in Persons With Disabilities The Third Paralympic Congress, Atlanta
• Prediction of Outcome Following Rectus Femoris Surgery in Cerebral Palsy: the Role of Co-contraction of the Rectus Femoris and Vasti. 
  American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy Spasticity: Lecture and Seminar. 
  Pediatric Orthopedic Seminar, Alberta Children’s Hospital Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Orthopedic Manifestations of HAIR-AN Syndrome. 
  24th Annual David Sutherland Visiting Professor (Kaye Wilkins MD), San Diego, Ca
• Update on the Treatment of Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy. 
  24th Annual David Sutherland Visiting Professor, San Diego, Ca
• Use of BOTOX in the Management of the Near Drowning Patient. 
  24th Annual David Sutherland Visiting Professor, San Diego, Ca
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Other

• Focus on Cerebral Palsy. Methodologies for Experts in Neurotoxin Therapy: Outreach, Resources and Support (M.E.N.T.O.R.S.) Monograph for DVD. 
  Kerr Graham, MD; Mark Gormley, MD; Mauricio Delgado, MD
  http://www.neurotoxininstitute.com
  The Neurotoxin Institute
• Prevention of Sports Injuries, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Amazing Science: Medical Marvels The Learning Channel Botulinum Toxin for Children with Cerebral Palsy. 
  Chambers HG
• Teenage Fitness- KFMB, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Orthopedic Research at Children’s Hospital- ITV, San Diego City Schools. 
  Chambers HG
• Backpack Use in Schools, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• My Aching Back, San Diego City Schools, ITV. 
  Chambers HG
• The Motion Analysis Laboratory, KUSI. 
  Chambers HG
• Hyperlipidemia and the Patient, NBC national feed. 
  Chambers HG
• Scooter Injuries in Children, KUSI, KNSD, KFMB, Univision. 
  Chambers HG
• Through a Child’s Eye, Motion Analysis KFMB Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Baclofen Pumps for the treatment of Cerebral Palsy, KFMB, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Baclofen Pump for UCP telethon, Fox Channel 6. 
  Chambers HG
• Baclofen Pump and spasticity, Channel 4. 
  Chambers HG
• Scooter Injuries- KUSI. 
  Chambers HG
• The Motion Analysis Laboratory, Channel 7/39. 
  Chambers HG
• Backpack Use-KFMB, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Football Injuries, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• Athletic Injuries in Young Children, the use of the Motion Lab, Channel 9. 
  Chambers HG
• Pitching Injuries in Children, Channel 8. 
  Chambers HG
• CBS Evening News. 
  Chambers HG
• Backbacks and Back Pain Channel 7/39/WFOR Miami. 
  Chambers HG
• Gait Analysis and Cerebral Palsy Channel 8 KFMB 
  Chambers HG
• Grand Jury and Backpacks Channel 9 KUSI. 
  Chambers HG
• LinZ and Tyler Hawkins: Skateboarding and ACL injuries Channel 10 KGTV. 
  Chambers HG
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