John T. Smith,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Smith is a Professor, in the Department of Orthopaedics, practicing at Primary Children’s Medical Center and the University of Utah. His current practice is focused on the treatment of spine deformities in children and adolescents. Dr. Smith received his M.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and did a fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformities at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. He is the Director of the Pediatric Scoliosis Clinic. His research interests focus on pediatric spine disorders, fractures, and cost-effective care. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He has been involved in the development of the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) and its use in children with neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Smith also serves as a consultant for the State of Utah through the Children With Special Healthcare Needs traveling to rural areas such as St. George, Price and Richfield treating children.
Clinical Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Orthopaedics801-662-5600
Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton
801-285-1440
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Administration |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2020
IHC LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS
We didnt feel informed or really heard by the dr, he just wanted to tell us it wasnt her spine and usher us out the door, but my mom & I kept asking questions and So did my daughter (she is 15) he seemed irritated that we kept asking things & werent satisfied by his lack of information. The Doctor didnt really offer much information of what is actually wrong, some pain management or why her legs are going numb! Overall it was a horrible experience!
UofU Patient
December 03, 2019
RIVERTON CLINICS
he was excellent in understanding our fears. he even gave us a tissue when we started crying
UofU Patient
October 16, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Doctor Smith was very caring about ________'_ needs made her fill comfortable
UofU Patient
September 16, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
We love Dr. Smith!!
UofU Patient
July 31, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
felt like sound medical advice as well can careful consideration of patient comments and questions.
UofU Patient
July 14, 2019
RIVERTON CLINICS
Doctor was great at explaining my daughters condition, treatment options and answering our questions.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2019
RIVERTON CLINICS
Dr Smith is outstanding in every way!
UofU Patient
May 26, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
we appreciated the care and time dr smith spent with us. He didn't seam rushed and was happy to answer our many questions.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2019
IHC LAYTON HOSPITAL & CLINICS
Dr Smith is wonderful, very kind and gentle with our son. Shows true concern.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Smith was great and has a good plan for our treatment.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2019
RIVERTON CLINICS
very nice and showed concern for my child
UofU Patient
March 11, 2019
RIVERTON CLINICS
Dr. Smith did an amazing job on ____'s back. I would recommend him 100% to anyone diagnosed with scoliosis.
UofU Patient
March 03, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
dr Smith is the best
UofU Patient
January 28, 2019
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Smith is an excellent provider. This is our 9th year working with him and he does a wonderful job, both with our daughter and her standard of care as well as his interactions with her and willingness to answer all of our questions.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
my daughter broke her back. Our pediatric clinic told us that Primary wanted to see her. We live in Ogden, so it was a little drive to come. The Dr. was in our room for less than two minutes. Told me her break wasn't that big of a deal and left.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Smith helped our son understand (and be much less worried about) what would be happening in his surgery. What he said was exactly what our needed to hear.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
dr. Smith seem to think that us meeting with him for a second opinion for a major surgery for a daughter was a waste of his time. He was very disengaged, seemed bored. I was not impressed
UofU Patient
October 08, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Very welcoming and helpful. Glad that this is the dr we have.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2018
RIVERTON CLINICS
Dr Smith did an amazing job, love how much better I look.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2018
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
very thorough. answered all my questions. explained the condition and options for treatment. was friendly and helpful throughout the entire appointment.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2018
RIVERTON CLINICS
Dr Smith was polite but fairly vague about the treatment. I didn't feel like I knew exactly what we were supposed to do going forward with treatment. I finally asked him "If this was your daughter what you do from here". He then gave me a more clear treatment plan.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2018
dr Smith and his staff are wonderful, helpful and I wouldn't change. thing!
UofU Patient
May 05, 2018
didn't give much care or concern. very disappointed in the appointment
UofU Patient
May 04, 2018
Its seemed to me that the provider came into the room with the preconceived idea that my daughters issues were not his specialty. He was very dismissive about her condition and spent minimal amount of time talking to me about her condition. He acted busy and told us to come back in three months to see one of his partners. I left the office more confused about my daughters condition than when I got there.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2018
we really like this provider. even our child, the patient, commented that he liked this doctor.
UofU Patient
January 18, 2018
Dr smith has been such an amazing doctor to work with. He is very thorough and attentive. We are so grateful and happy that we choose Dr Smith as our doctor.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
We had a horrible visit. Right after we sat down in the waiting room the Dr came out and told his assistant his wife was there to pick him up and seemed like he was in a hurry. We felt rushed through our whole appointment. I was very upset because we just drove 2 hours and the dr only spent 2 minutes with us and left the office before the X-ray was done and didn't review it with us or tell us when to come back. I was not impressed at all!! He has terrible people skills A
UofU Patient
January 12, 2018
I would recommend Dr. John Smith to anyone
UofU Patient
December 13, 2017
we love Dr. Smith. I'm so grateful to him for fixing my daughters back. she now has hope for the future.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2017
Dr. Smith is amazing!We are so very grateful for him!
UofU Patient
August 11, 2017
Dr. Smith is a great!
UofU Patient
July 06, 2017
Dr. Smith is amazing. Best doctor in orthopedics.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2017
very impressed. Dr. Smith was kind, courteous and caring. He took the time to answer our questions and was very aware of our daughter's anxiety. he took the time to assure her she will recover, it was nice that he comforted her.
UofU Patient
April 20, 2017
We would and have recommended Dr. Smith to others. His knowledge and skill in our situation provided a quality of life we would not have had otherwise!
UofU Patient
April 14, 2017
I only have wonderful things to say about Dr. Smith. He is very kind and attentive. I never once was concerned for my safety or well being during my surgery and had total confidence in his ability as a doctor and surgeon.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2017
Dr. John Smith is THE best.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2017
Dr. Smith is amazing!!!
UofU Patient
January 05, 2017
this doctor is friendly and doesn't make us feel rushed at all. which I appreciate. he answered all our questions and explained it all to where my daughter and I could fully understand
UofU Patient
December 19, 2016
Dr. Smith was very hard to understand. He kept talking in probabilities rather than what was actually happening to our son's back. He seemed to make it a question that my son needed to answer on whether to get a brace or not, and then it wasn't really a question because according to the probabilities, a brace was warranted 6 months ago. When I tried to re-cap what he said, he said "no, but I can see how you thought that from what I said", so he was aware of being unclear, but kept on being unclear. I was finally restating everything he said to try to feel like I understood. I'm still not sure I do.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2016
I too work in healthcare and am frequently asked for Dr. references. Dr Smith is always at the top of my list for Ortho!
UofU Patient
November 29, 2016
Dr. Smith always seems rushed and doesn't seem interested in answering additional questions, or putting patients at ease.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2016
I feel very secure with him. He was very kind and gave all the information we needed with honesty and sensitivity. He is so skilled and experienced, and we feel confident that the surgery will go well.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2016
He always makes us feel like we are his only patient. No matter how busy the waiting room is he answers all questions and doesn't make you feel rushed.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2016
I had to ask all the questions. almost nothing was volunteered. I didn't feel at ease and felt rushed. My fault for running late I guess. Still very anxious and don't know very much about what to expect. Will probably seek a second opinion.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2016
Dr Smith has been so wonderful to deal with since we first began seeing him. He always takes as much time needed to explain things and answer all my questions. He is a wonderful Dr and I would recommend him 100% to anyone I know that may have to go through scoliosis surgery.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2016
I travel from Reno, Nevada to see Dr. Smith - he has provided exceptional care and I appreciate his clinical expertise
UofU Patient
June 12, 2016
Dr Smith is so personable, patient and spends time, unhurried with you answering any questions that we had. He is very knowledgeable and speaks in terms that we can understand. I would definitely recommend him!! He is great!
UofU Patient
May 19, 2016
have used this very competent provider in the past
UofU Patient
May 09, 2016
awesome Doctor ! very professional . I would highly recommend !
UofU Patient
May 02, 2016
Dr. Smith is always very professional and his concern appropriate. At this point with annual follow ups there is not much to discuss, except when to see him next.
UofU Patient
April 11, 2016
Dr. John Smith has been amazing and a blessing.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2016
Very thorough, and very personable.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2016
really like dr smith. he's nice
UofU Patient
December 16, 2015
Dr Smith is always incredible. Always a smile even though my daughter hates having to come she knows he really cares about her and so do I! It makes all the difference. I recommend him to others often and have several friends who have brought their children down.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2015
I recommend Dr. Smith to everyone I know, we have no complaints at all about the way our daughter's care was handled
UofU Patient
November 18, 2015
Dr. Smith made me feel very comfortable in making the decision to proceed with doing surgery for my sons back! I appreciate how sincere and knowledgable he is.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2015
He is an excellent doctor and recommended even by other doctors in the field. I trust him that he knows what he is doing. I just don't feel like he provides care that is supportive and deals with the emotional and stressful side of the disease. I would also like to discuss other treatments instead of the sitting and waiting for the brace to work: physical therapy, massage, acupuncture etc.
UofU Patient
October 02, 2015
Highly recommend
UofU Patient
August 24, 2015
The visit went well and I felt like we had a plan but I wish there were written instructions provided - it's difficult to remember what was discussed and what follow up strategies are.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2015
good
UofU Patient
August 08, 2015
Dr. Smith is the kindest man. he is always concerned with how I am doing.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2015
He is the top rated surgeon, but his 'bedside' manner is rough and cold. He did not make us feel at ease like he understood our fears. His reaction seems so clinical and matter-of-fact, not at all empathetic towards our frustrations and concerns, and our justification for being so. He seems hurried and not concerned with giving comfort, just facts and instructions. Even then, the instructions are 'sit and wait', no encouragement to try physical therapy or other techniques while waiting.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2015
Dr. Smith is phenomenal! I can tell he is genuinely concerned about my daughter and he never seems rushed. He spends as much time needed to talk about her care and explains things really well so that I am confident in the direction things need to go.
Dr. Smith is a Professor, in the Department of Orthopaedics, practicing at Primary Children’s Medical Center and the University of Utah. His current practice is focused on the treatment of spine deformities in children and adolescents. Dr. Smith received his M.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and did a fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformities at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. He is the Director of the Pediatric Scoliosis Clinic. His research interests focus on pediatric spine disorders, fractures, and cost-effective care. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He has been involved in the development of the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) and its use in children with neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Smith also serves as a consultant for the State of Utah through the Children With Special Healthcare Needs traveling to rural areas such as St. George, Price and Richfield treating children.
Academic Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
801-662-5600
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Pediatric Administration |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | Scottish Rite Childrens Medical Center Pediatric Orthopedics Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Resident |
| Internship | University of Florida - Shands Teaching Hospital Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Florida Medicine M.D. |
| Professional Medical | Tulane University Medicine |
| Graduate Training | Florida State University Postbaccalaureate Studies |
| Undergraduate | Colorado College Biology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Ramirez N, Olivella G, Rodriguez O, Marrero P, Smith J, Garg S, Vitale M, St Hilaire H, Betz R (2020). Incidence of complications in the management of non-ambulatory neuromuscular early-onset scoliosis with a rib-based growing system: high-versus low-tone patients. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 30, 621-627.
- Klyce W, Mitchell SL, Pawelek J, Skaggs DL, Sanders JO, Shah SA, McCarthy RE, Luhman SJ, Sturm PF, Flynn JM, Smith JT, Akbarnia BA, Sponseller PD, Pediatric Spine Study Group (2020). Characterizing use of growth-friendly implants for early-onset scoliosis: A 10-year update. In Press (2020). J Pediatr Orthop.
- Anari JB, Flynn JM, Cahill PJ, Vitale MG, Smith JT, Gomez JA, Garg S, Baldwin KD, Childrens Spine Study Group (2020). Unplanned return to OR (UPROR) for children with early onset scoliosis (EOS): a comprehensive evaluation of all diagnoses and instrumentation strategies. Spine Deform, 8(2), 295-302.
- Bachabi M, McClung A, Pawelek JB, El Hawary R, Thompson GH, Smith JT, Vitale MG, Akbarnia BA, Sponseller PD, Childrens Spine Study Group, Growing Spine Study Group (2020). Idiopathic Early-onset Scoliosis: Growing Rods Versus Vertically Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Ribs at 5-year Follow-up. J Pediatr Orthop, 40(3), 142-148.
- Roye BD, Simhon ME, Matsumoto H, Garg S, Redding G, Samdani A, Smith JT, Sponseller P, Vitale MG, Childrens Spine Study Group, Growing Spine Study Group (2020). Bigger is better: larger thoracic height is associated with increased health related quality of life at skeletal maturity. (Epub ahead of print) Spine Deform.
- Murphy RF, Barfield WR, St Hilaire T, Smith JT, Emans JB, Samdani A, Garg S, Sawyer JR, Pahys JM, Childrens Spine Study Group (2020). Prospectively collected surgeon indications for discontinuation of a lengthening program for early-onset scoliosis. Spine Deform, 8(1), 129-133.
- Fedorak GT, Garg S, Heflin JA, Smith JT (2020). Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis-From Mehta Casts to Magnetically Expandable Rods: State of the Art in 2019. Instr Course Lect, 69, 641-650.
- Russo C, Trupia E, Campbell M, Matsumoto H, Smith J, Samdani A, Emans J, Roye D, Vitale M, Childrens Spine Study Group (2019). The Association Between the Classification of Early-onset Scoliosis and Smith Complications After Initiation of Growth-friendly Spine Surgery: A Preliminary Study. J Pediatr Orthop, 39(10), e737-e741.
- Bellaire L, Fedorak G, Heflin J, Klatt J, Smith J, Sponseller P, Hedequist D, Pediatric Spine Study Group (2020). Growth-friendly Instrumentation for the Treatment of Early-onset Scoliosis in Marfan Syndrome. Spine Deform, 7(6), 1027-1028.
- Haller JM, Heflin JA, Hulet DA, Ding Q, Presson AP, Smith JT (2019). Intrawound Vancomycin Powder Associated With Reduced Surgical Site Infection in Rib-based Distraction Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop, 39(9), e703-e707.
- El-Hawary R, Morash K, Kadhim M, Vitale M, Smith J, Samdani A, Flynn J, Childrens Spine Study Group (2019). VEPTR Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis in Children Without Rib Abnormalities: Long-term Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study. (Epub ahead of print) J Pediatr Orthop.
- Hung CW, Vitale MG, Samdani A, Matsumoto H, Smith JT, Sturm PF, Sponseller PD, Luhmann SJ, Hilaire T, El-Hawary R, Sawyer JR (2019). Outcomes of Primary and Conversion Magnetically Controlled Growth Rods Are Different at Two-Year Follow-up: Results of North American Release. Spine Deform, 7(5), 829-835.
- Eby SF, St Hilaire H, Glotzbecker M, Smith J, White KK, Larson AN, Childrens Spine Study Group (2018). Thoracogenic spinal deformity: A rare cause of early-onset scoliosis. J Neurosurg Spine, 29(6), 674-679.
- Heflin J, Welborn M, Ramirez-Lluch N, Iriarte I, El-Hawary R, Fedorak GT, Smith JT, Childrens Spine Study Group (2018). Parallel Proximal Fixation in Rib-Based Growing Rod System: A Novel Approach to Deal With Proximal Anchor Migration. Spine, 43(14), E855-E858.
- Fedorak GT, Smith JT, Heflin JA (2018). Use of Halo-Gravity Traction and a Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod for Untreated Severe Kyphoscoliosis in an Adolescent: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 8(3), e75.
- Bachabi M, McClung A, Pawelek JB, El Hawary R, Thompson GH, Smith JT, Vitale MG, Akbarnia BA, Sponseller PD, Childrens Spine Study Group Growing Spine Study Group (2018). Idiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis: Growing Rods Versus Vertically Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Ribs at 5-Year Follow-up. (Epub ahead of print) J Pediatr Orthop.
- Michael N, Palmer C, Smith JT, Pan Z, St Hilaire T, Morgan J, Heagy V, Garg S, Childrens Spine Study Group (2018). Complication Severity Score for Growth-friendly Surgery Has Strong Interrater and Intrarater Agreement. J Pediatr Orthop, 38(4), e190-e193.
- Workman JK, Wilkes J, Presson AP, Xu Y, Heflin JA, Smith JT (2017). Variation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: Implications for Improving Healthcare Value. J Pediatr, 195, 213-219.e3.
- Matsumoto H, Williams B, Park HY, Yoshimachi JY, Roye BD, Roye DP Jr, Akbarnia BA, Emans J, Skaggs D, Smith JT, Vitale MG (2016). The Final 24-Item Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaires (EOSQ-24): Validity, Reliability and Responsiveness. J Pediatr Orthop, 38(3), 144-151.
- Ravindra VM, Onwuzulike K, Heller RS, Quigley R, Smith J, Dailey AT, Brockmeyer DL (2017). Chiari-related scoliosis: a single-center experience with long-term radiographic follow-up and relationship to deformity correction. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 21(2), 185-189.
- Heflin JA, Fedorak GT, Presson AP, Morgan JV, Smith JT (2017). Surgeon Experience Does Not Change Rate of Perioperative Surgical Complication in Rib-Based Distraction Surgery for Early-Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform, 6(5), 600-606.
- LaGreca J, Flynn T, Cahill PJ, Samdani A, Vitale MG, El-Hawary R, Smith JT, Phillips JH, Flynn JM, Glotzbecker M, Garg S, Childrens Spine Study Group (2017). Patients Without Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Alerts During VEPTR Implantation Did Not Sustain Neurological Injury During Subsequent Routine Expansions: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study. J Pediatr Orthop, 37(8), e619-e624.
- DeFrancesco CJ, Flynn JM, Smith JT, Luhmann SJ, Sawyer JR, Glotzbecker M, Pahys J, Garg S, Vitale M, Farrington DM, Sturm P, Childrens Spine Study Group (2017). Clinically apparent adverse reactions to intra-wound vancomycin powder in early onset scoliosis are rare. J Child Orthop, 11(6), 414-418.
- Ravindra VM, Christensen MT, Onwuzulike K, Smith JT, Halvorson K, Brockmeyer DL, Walker ML, Bollo RJ (2017). Risk factors for progressive neuromuscular scoliosis requiring posterior spinal fusion after selective dorsal rhizotomy. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 20(5), 456-463.
- Park HY, Matsumoto H, Feinberg N, Roye DP, Kanj WW, Betz RR, Cahill PJ, Glotzbecker MP, Luhmann SJ, Garg S, Sawyer JR, Smith JT, Flynn JM, Vitale MG (2015). The Classification for Early-onset Scoliosis (C-EOS) Correlates With the Speed of Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) Proximal Anchor Failure. J Pediatr Orthop, 37(6), 381-386.
- El-Hawary R, Sturm P, Cahill P, Samdani A, Vitale M, Gabos P, Bodin N, dAmato C, Harris C, Al Khudairy A, Smith JT (2015). What is the Risk of Developing Proximal Junctional Kyphosis During Growth Friendly Treatments for Early-onset Scoliosis? J Pediatr Orthop, 37(2), 86-91.
- El-Hawary R, Samdani A, Wade J, Smith M, Heflin JA, Klatt JW, Vitale MG, Smith JT, Childrens Spine Study Group (2015). Rib-based Distraction Surgery Maintains Total Spine Growth. J Pediatr Orthop, 36(8), 841-846.
- Sawyer JR, de Mendona RG, Flynn TS, Samdani AF, El-Hawary R, Spurway AJ, Smith JT, Emans JB, St Hilaire TA, Soufleris SJ, Murphy RP, Childrens Spine Study Group (2016). Complications and Radiographic Outcomes of Posterior Spinal Fusion and Observation in Patients Who Have Undergone Distraction-Based Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deform, 4(6), 407-412.
- Upasani VV, Miller PE, Emans JB, Smith JT, Betz RR, Flynn JM, Glotzbecker MP, Childrens Spine Study Group (2015). VEPTR Implantation After Age 3 is Associated With Similar Radiographic Outcomes With Fewer Complications. J Pediatr Orthop, 36(3), 219-25.
- Tauchi R, Tsuji T, Cahill PJ, Flynn JM, Flynn JM, Glotzbecker M, El-Hawary R, Heflin JA, Imagama S, Joshi AP, Nohara A, Ramirez N, Roye DP Jr, Saito T, Sawyer JR, Smith JT, Kawakami N (2015). Reliability analysis of Cobb angle measurements of congenital scoliosis using X-ray and 3D-CT images. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 26(1), 53-7.
- Garg S, Cyr M, St Hilaire T, Flynn T, Carry P, Glotzbecker M, Smith JT, Sawyer J, Pahys J, Luhmann S, Flynn JM, El-Hawary R, Vitale M (2015). Variability of Surgical Site Infection With VEPTR at Eight Centers: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Spine Deform, 4(1), 59-64.
- Smith JT (2015). Bilateral Rib-Based Distraction to the Pelvis for the Management of Congenital Gibbus Deformity in the Growing Child With Myelodysplasia. Spine Deform, 4(1), 70-77.
- Smith JT, Johnston C, Skaggs D, Flynn J, Vitale M (2015). A New Classification System to Report Complications in Growing Spine Surgery: A Multicenter Consensus Study. J Pediatr Orthop, 35(8), 798-803.
- Ramirez N, Flynn JM, Smith JT, Vitale M, Sturm PF, DAmato C, Samdani A, Machiavelli R, El-Hawary R (2014). Use of the S-hook for Pelvic Fixation in Rib-Based Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study. Spine, 40(11), 816-22.
- Heflin JA, Cleveland A, Ford SD, Morgan JV, Smith JT (2015). Use of Rib-Based Distraction in the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis Associated With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in the Young Child. Spine Deform, 3(3), 239-245.
- Skaggs DL, Guillaume T, El-Hawary R, Emans J, Mendelow M, Smith JT (March 2015). Early Onset Scoliosis Consensus Statement, SRS Growing Spine Committee 2015. Spine Deformity, 3(2), 107.
- Vitale MG, Skaggs DL, Pace GI, Wright ML, Matsumoto H, Anderson RC, Brockmeyer DL, Dormans JP, Emans JB, Erickson MA, Flynn JM, Glotzbecker MP, Ibrahim KN, Lewis SJ, Luhmann SJ, Mendiratta A, Richards BS 3rd, Sanders JO, Shah SA, Smith JT, Song KM, Sponseller PD, Sucato DJ, Roye DP, Lenke LG (2014). Best Practices in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spine Deformity Surgery: Development of an Intraoperative Checklist to Optimize Response. Spine Deform, 2(5), 333-339.
- Williams BA Matsumoto H, McCalla DJ, Akbarnia BA, Blakemore LC, Betz RR, Flynn JM, Johnston CE, McCarthy RE, Roye DP, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Snyder BD, Sponseller PD, Sturm PF, Thompson GH, Yazici M, Vitale MG (August 2014). Development and Initial Validation of the Classification of Early-Onset Scoliosis (C-EOS). J Bone Joint Surg Am, 96(16), 1359-1367.
- Garg S, LaGreca J, St Hilaire T, Gao D, Glotzbecker M, Li Y, Smith JT, Flynn J (2014). Wound complications of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib incisions. Spine, 39(13), E777-81.
- Daubs MD, Hung M, Neese A, Hon SD, Lawrence BD, Patel AA, Annis P, Smith J, Brodke DS (2014). Scoliosis research society-22 results in 3052 healthy adolescents aged 10 to 19 years. Spine, 39(10), 826-32.
- Smith JT, Smith MS (2013). Does a preoperative bowel preparation reduce bowel morbidity and length of stay after scoliosis surgery? A randomized prospective study. J Pediatr Orthop, 33(8), e69-71.
- Flynn JM, Emans JB, Smith JT, Betz RR, Deeney VF, Patel NM, Campbell RM (2013). VEPTR to treat nonsyndromic congenital scoliosis: a multicenter, mid-term follow-up study. J Pediatr Orthop, 33(7), 679-84.
- Klatt JW, Mickelson J, Hung M, Durcan S, Miller C, Smith JT (2013). A randomized prospective evaluation of 3 techniques of postoperative pain management after posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion. Spine, 38(19), 1626-31.
- El-Hawary R, Sturm PF, Cahill PJ, Samdani AF, Vitale MG, Gabos PG, Bodin ND, dAmato CR, Harris C, Howard JJ, Morris SH, Smith JT (2013). Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters of Young Children With Scoliosis. Spine Deform, 1(5), 343-347.
- Vitale MG, Riedel MD, Glotzbecker MP, Matsumoto H, Roye DP, Akbarnia BA, Anderson RC, Brockmeyer DL, Emans JB, Erickson M, Flynn JM, Lenke LG, Lewis SJ, Luhmann SJ, McLeod LM, Newton PO, Nyquist AC, Richards BS 3rd, Shah SA, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Sponseller PD, Sucato DJ, Zeller RD, Saiman L (2013). Building consensus: development of a Best Practice Guideline (BPG) for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention in high-risk pediatric spine surgery. J Pediatr Orthop, 33(5), 471-8.
- Corona J, Miller DJ, Downs J, Akbarnia BA, Betz RR, Blakemore LC, Campbell RM Jr, Flynn JM, Johnston CE, McCarthy RE, Roye DP Jr, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Snyder BD, Sponseller PD, Sturm PF, Thompson GH, Yazici M, Vitale MG (2013). Evaluating the extent of clinical uncertainty among treatment options for patients with early-onset scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 95(10), e67.
- Skaggs KF, Brasher AE, Johnston CE, Purvis JM, Smith JT, Myung KS, Skaggs DL (2012). Upper thoracic pedicle screw loss of fixation causing spinal cord injury: a review of the literature and multicenter case series. J Pediatr Orthop, 33(1), 75-9.
- Smith JT, Campbell RM Jr (2012). Magnetically controlled growing rods for spinal deformity. Lancet, 379(9830), 1930-1.
- Smith JT, Smith MS (2011). Can infection associated with rib distraction techniques be managed without implant removal? Spine, 36(25), 2176-9.
- Flynn JM, Ramirez N, Emans JB, Smith JT, Mulcahey MJ, Betz RR (2010). Is the vertebral expandable prosthetic titanium rib a surgical alternative in patients with spina bifida? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 469(5), 1291-6.
- Smith JT (2010). Bilateral rib-to-pelvis technique for managing early-onset scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 469(5), 1349-55.
- Schulz JF, Smith JT, Cahill PJ, Fine A, Samdani AF (October 2010). The role of the vertical expandable titanium rib in the treatment of infantile idiopathic scoliosis: Early results from a single institution. J Pediatr Orthop, 30(7), 659-663.
- Smith JT, Novais E (2010). Treatment of Gibbus deformity associated with myelomeningocele in the young child with use of the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR): a case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92(12), 2211-5.
- Ramirez N, Flynn JM, Emans JB, Betz R, Smith JT, Price N, St Hilaire T, Joshi AP, Campbell RM (2010). Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib as treatment of thoracic insufficiency syndrome in spondylocostal dysplasia. J Pediatr Orthop, 30(6), 521-6.
- Samdani AF, St Hilaire T, Emans JB, Smith JT, Song K, Campbell RJ Jr, Betz RR (2009). The usefulness of VEPTR in the older child with complex spine and chest deformity. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 468(3), 700-4.
- Smith JT, Jerman J, Stringham J, Smith MS, Gollogy S (2009). Does expansion thoracoplasty improve the volume of the convex lung in a windswept thorax? J Pediatr Orthop, 29(8), 944-7.
- Caubet JF, Emans JB, Smith JT, Vanbosse H, Ramirez N, Flynn J, Vitale M, Smith M, St Hilaire T, Klinge S (2009). Increased hemoglobin levels in patients with early onset scoliosis: prevalence and effect of a treatment with Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR). Spine, 34(23), 2534-6.
- Caubet JF, Emans JB, Smith JT, VanBosse H, Ramirez N, Flynn J, Vitale M, Smith M, St Hilaire T, Klinge S (2009). Increased Hemoglobin Levels in patients with Early Onset Scoliosis. Spine, 34(23), 2534-2536.
- Skaggs DL, Choi PD, Rice C, Emans J, Song KM, Smith JT, Campbell RM Jr (2009). Efficacy of intraoperative neurologic monitoring in surgery involving a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib for early-onset spinal deformity. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 91(7), 1657-63.
- Betz RR, Mulcahey MJ, Ramirez N, Flynn JM, Smith JT, St Hilaire T, Campbell RM (2008). Mortality and life-threatening events after vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib surgery in children with hypoplastic chest wall deformity. J Pediatr Orthop, 28(8), 850-3.
- Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Roye DP Jr, Gomez JA, Betz RR, Emans JB, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Song KM, Campbell RM Jr (2008). Health-related quality of life in children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop, 28(2), 239-43.
- Smith JT (2007). The use of growth-sparing instrumentation in pediatric spinal deformity. Orthop Clin North Am, 38(4), 547-52, vii.
- Smith JT, Gollogly S, Dunn HK (2005). Simultaneous anterior-posterior approach through a costotransversectomy for the treatment of congenital kyphosis and acquired kyphoscoliotic deformities. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 87(10), 2281-9.
- Gyr BM, Stevens PM, Smith JT (2004). Chronic Monteggia fractures in children: outcome after treatment with the Bell-Tawse procedure. J Pediatr Orthop B, 13(6), 402-6.
- Gollogly S, Smith JT, White SK, Firth S, White K (2004). The volume of lung parenchyma as a function of age: a review of 1050 normal CT scans of the chest with three-dimensional volumetric reconstruction of the pulmonary system. Spine, 29(18), 2061-6.
- Gollogly S, Smith JT, Campbell RM (2004). Determining lung volume with three-dimensional reconstructions of CT scan data: A pilot study to evaluate the effects of expansion thoracoplasty on children with severe spinal deformities. J Pediatr Orthop, 24(3), 323-8.
- Brockmeyer D, Gollogly S, Smith JT (2003). Scoliosis associated with Chiari 1 malformations: the effect of suboccipital decompression on scoliosis curve progression: a preliminary study. Spine, 28(22), 2505-9.
- Stotts AK, Smith JT, Santora SD, Roach JW, DAstous JL (2002). Measurement of spinal kyphosis: implications for the management of Scheuermann's kyphosis. Spine, 27(19), 2143-6.
- Smith JT (2001). One physician's journey into e-success. Health Manag Technol, 22(8), 60, 59.
- Kessler JI, Stevens PM, Smith JT, Carroll KL (2001). Use of allografts in Pemberton osteotomies. J Pediatr Orthop, 21(4), 468-73.
- Kogan M, Smith JT (2001). A Simplified Approach to the Treatment of Idiopathic Toewalking. J Pediatr Orthop, 21, 790-791.
- Van Boerum DH, Smith JT, Curtin MJ (2000). A comparison of the effects of patient-controlled analgesia with intravenous opioids versus Epidural analgesia on recovery after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine, 25(18), 2355-7.
- Momberger N, Stevens P, Smith J, Santora S, Scott S, Anderson J (2000). Intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures in adolescents. J Pediatr Orthop, 20(4), 482-4.
- Smith JT, Price C, Stevens PM, Masters KS, Young M (1999). Does pediatric orthopedic subspecialization affect hospital utilization and charges? J Pediatr Orthop, 19(4), 553-5.
- Arms DM, Smith JT, Osteyee J, Gartrell A (1998). Postoperative epidural analgesia for pediatric spine surgery. Orthopedics, 21(5), 539-44.
- Shea KG, Stevens PM, Nelson M, Smith JT, Masters KS, Yandow S (1998). A comparison of manual versus computer-assisted radiographic measurement. Intraobserver measurement variability for Cobb angles. Spine, 23(5), 551-5.
- Archibeck MJ, Smith JT, Carroll KL, Davitt JS, Stevens PM (1997). Surgical release of tethered spinal cord: survivorship analysis and orthopedic outcome. J Pediatr Orthop, 17(6), 773-6.
- Matan AJ, Smith JT (1997). Pediatric septic arthritis. Orthopedics, 20(7), 630-5; quiz 636-7.
- Smith JT, Matan A, Coleman SS, Stevens PM, Scott SM (1997). The predictive value of the development of the acetabular teardrop figure in developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Pediatr Orthop, 17(2), 165-9.
- Matan, A, Smith, JT (1997). Pediatric Septic Arthritis. Orthopedics, 20(7), 630-637.
- Smith JT, Yandow SM (1996). Benign soft-tissue lesions in children. Orthop Clin North Am, 27(3), 645-54.
- Matan AJ, Stevens PM, Smith JT, Santora SD (1996). Combination trochanteric arrest and intertrochanteric osteotomy for Perthes' disease. J Pediatr Orthop, 16(1), 10-4.
- Smith JT, Skinner SR, Shonnard NH (1993). Persistent synchondrosis of the second cervical vertebra simulating a hangman's fracture in a child. Report of a case. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 75(8), 1228-30.
- Smith JT, Smith LM, Rinsky L, Goris ML (1991). Long-term scintigraphic appearance of extremities following bone tumor resection and allograft reconstruction. Clin Nucl Med, 16(12), 907-9.
- Smith JT (2017). Advances in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Surg Technol Int, I, 419-423.
- Gamble JG, Lettice J, Smith JT, Rinsky LA (1991). Transverse cervicopertrochanteric hip fracture. J Pediatr Orthop, 11(6), 779-82.
- Smith JT, Bleck EE, Gamble JG, Rinsky LA, Pena T (1991). Simple method of documenting metatarsus adductus. J Pediatr Orthop, 11(5), 679-80.
- Smith JT, Goodman SB, Tischenko G (1991). Treatment of comminuted femoral subtrochanteric fractures using the Russell-Taylor reconstruction intramedullary nail. Orthopedics, 14(2), 125-9.
- Smith JT, Goodman SB, Fornasier VL (1989). The histology of a failed shelf procedure. Orthop Rev, 18(10), 1069-72.
- Smith JT, Stevens PM (1989). Combined adductor transfer, iliopsoas release, and proximal hamstring release in cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop, 9(1), 1-5.
- Smith JT, Keeve JP, Bertin KC, Mann RJ (1988). Simultaneous fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid. J Trauma, 28(5), 676-9.
- Mann RJ, Smith JT, Buckmiller JB (1986). Management of Hand Fractures. Adv Ortho Sug, 66-71.
Book Chapter
- Smith JT (2004). Spinal Deformities in Children and Adolescents. In Osborn, DeWitt, First & Zenel (Eds.), Pediatrics (pp. 378-387). Philadelphia: Osborn, Dewitt, First and Zenel.
Conference Proceedings
Letter
Global Impact
Selected Provider Publications
Journal Article
Ramirez N, Olivella G, Rodriguez O, Marrero P, Smith J, Garg S, Vitale M, St Hilaire H, Betz R (2020). Incidence of complications in the management of non-ambulatory neuromuscular early-onset scoliosis with a rib-based growing system: high-versus low-tone patients. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 30, 621-627.
Global Impact: Global.
Presentations
| The Emans Spine Symposium 2016. Ten Ways to Build a Safe and Effective Spine Program. Boston, MA | Global |
Service
| 01/01/2016 | Member | POSNA Quality, Safety, Value Committee, Spine subgroup | Global |
| 01/01/2016 | Secretary | Global |