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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-5 out of 5 doctors available Are new patients being accepted? Mayo Clinic is always welcoming new patients. When requesting an appointment, you will be matched with the best care team for your specific needs. Edward S. Ahn, M.D. Pediatric Neurosurgeon Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Fetal surgery, Craniotomy, Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Endoscopic procedure, Myelopathy, Chiari malformation, Spi...na bifida, Arteriovenous malformation, Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Moyamoya disease Show more areas of focus for Edward S. Ahn, M.D. David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D. Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Pediatric neurosurgery, Pediatric brain tumor A. Noelle Larson, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Spinal fusion, Scoliosis surgery, Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Mehta cast, Vertebral body tethering, Hip dysplasia..., Scoliosis, Growth plate fracture, Clubfoot Show more areas of focus for A. Noelle Larson, M.D. Kai J. Miller, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon Pediatric Neurosurgeon Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Brain tumor surgery, Deep brain stimulation, Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Intraoperative magnetic resonance imagin...g, Pediatric neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Brain tumor, Pediatric brain tumor, Movement disorder Show more areas of focus for Kai J. Miller, M.D., Ph.D. Anthony A. Stans, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Scoliosis surgery, Spinal deformity correction surgery, Hip surgery, Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Foot surgery, Sc...oliosis, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Growth plate fracture, Clubfoot, Limb deficiency, Limb deformity, Spine deformity, Pediatric hip disorders, Pediatric trauma Show more areas of focus for Anthony A. Stans, M.D. ResearchResearchers conduct ongoing research in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric cervical bone abnormalities, pediatric cervical spine surgery and other types of pediatric neurosurgery. Read more about orthopedic surgery research, neurosurgery research and neurology research. The Children's Research Center also researches pediatric spinal cord injuries and abnormalities. By Mayo Clinic Staff Pediatric cervical spine surgery care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Jan. 20, 2022 Print Show references Jameson JL, et al., eds. Back and neck pain. 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Clinical Spine Surgery. 2016;29:E135. Daniels DJ, et al. High occurrence of head and spine injuries in the pediatric population following motocross accidents. Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. 2015;15:261. Poorman GW, et al. Traumatic fracture of the pediatric cervical spine: Etiology, epidemiology, concurrent injuries, and an analysis of perioperative outcomes using the Kids' Inpatient Database. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2019; doi:10.14444/6009. Stans AA, et al. Posterior cervical arthrodesis in children. In: The Management of Disorders of the Child's Cervical Spine. Springer; 2018. Saarinen AJ, et al.. Results of conservative and surgical management in children with idiopathic and nonidiopathic Os odontoideum. World Neurosurgery. 2021; doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.043. Helenius IJ, et al. Os odontoideum in children: treatment outcomes and neurological risk factors. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume. 2019; doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00314. Baky FJ, et al. Intraoperative computed tomography-guided navigation for pediatric spine patients reduced return to operating room for screw malposition compared with freehand/fluoroscopic techniques. Spine Deformity. 2019; doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.11.012. Larson AN, et al. Radiation in spine deformity: state-of-the-art reviews. Spine Deformity. 2019; doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2019.01.003. Related Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Pediatric cervical spine surgeryAboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic PRC-20251953 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Pediatric cervical spine surgery