Karina A. Zapata

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children — United States

Medicine · Health Sciences

10h-index357citations32works1.92yr avg
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Research Topics

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment(22), Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques(8), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation(7), Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders(7), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology(6)

Publications31 total

Commentary on “Hybrid Serial Casting for Children With Idiopathic Toe Walking: Safety and Effectiveness”
Pediatric Physical Therapy·2025
Six-minute walk test and pulmonary function in ambulatory children with early-onset scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2025· 1 cited
Rate, Intensity, Disability, and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children 0 to 18 Years Old Referred to Pediatric Orthopedics for Spinal Concerns
Physical Therapy·2025· 1 cited
PROMIS and ODI Tools: Clinically Useful Markers of Abnormal MRI Findings in Pediatric Patients with Back Pain
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery·2025
Six‐minute walk test reference values in ambulatory children with myelomeningocele
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology·2025· 2 citedOpen Access
Concurrent validity of PROMIS metrics with the EOSQ-24 in early onset scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2025· 1 cited
Back pain disability and PROMIS scores in children with hyperkyphosis are worse than children with idiopathic scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2025· 2 cited
Outcomes for nighttime bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on brace wear adherence
Spine Deformity·2024· 7 cited
Publisher Correction: A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2024Open Access
The Oswestry Disability Index is reflective of pain interference and mobility in children
Spine Deformity·2024· 5 cited
Back pain and disability according to early onset scoliosis etiology in children younger than 10 years
Spine Deformity·2023· 5 cited
Early brace treatment for idiopathic scoliosis may change the paradigm to improve curves
Spine Deformity·2023· 10 cited
Author Correction: A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2023· 1 citedOpen Access
The Addition of Daytime Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-specific Exercises to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Nighttime Bracing Reduces Curve Progression
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics·2023· 5 cited
A United States multi-site randomized control trial of Schroth-based therapy in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis
Spine Deformity·2023· 16 cited
Adherence to serial casting protocols for idiopathic toe walking: A quality improvement initiative
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine·2022· 3 citedOpen Access
Scientific Posters
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology·2022· 1 citedOpen Access
Supervised Deep Breathing Exercises Improve Functional Aerobic Capacity in Patients with Severe Spinal Deformity
Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America·2022· 2 citedOpen Access
Reliability and validity of a kyphosis-specific spinal appearance questionnaire
Spine Deformity·2021· 4 cited
Skeletally Immature Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves 15°–24° Are at High Risk for Progression
Spine Deformity·2019· 14 cited
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Frequent Co-authors

Chan-Hee Jo(15), Daniel J. Sucato(9), Brandon Ramo(6), Sharon Wang‐Price(4), Rebecca J. Dieckmann(3), M. Timothy Hresko(3), Paul D. Sponseller(3), Michael G. Vitale(3), Steven D. Glassman(3), Brian G. Smith(3), Charles E. Johnston(3), Donald Virostek(3), Yuhan Ma(3), Amy L. McIntosh(3), Charu Sharma(3), Chan‐Hee Jo(3), Venita Lovelace-Chandler(2), Lori A. Karol(2), Kelly A. Jeans(2), Megan Johnson(2)