Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital 2009 - 2010
  • Resident in Orthopaedics, Duke University 2004 - 2009
  • M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2004
  • Research Coordinator, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997 - 2000
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics 2010 - 2019
• Recognition
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  In the News

  • APR 15, 2016

    WRAL

    Low-dose X-rays curb radiation risks for scoliosis patients

  • JAN 22, 2016

    Spinal implant improves quality of life for little girl with early onset scoliosis
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • An integrated and diverse genomic medicine program for undiagnosed diseases awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2022
  • Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement awarded by Misonix, Inc. 2017
  • Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement awarded by DePuy Synthes Companies 2015
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Apkon, Susan D., Ben Alman, David J. Birnkrant, Robert Fitch, Robert Lark, William Mackenzie, Norbert Weidner, and Michael Sussman. “Orthopedic and Surgical Management of the Patient With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy..” Pediatrics 142, no. Suppl 2 (October 2018): S82–89. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-0333j.
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    • Marcogliese, Paul C., Vandana Shashi, Rebecca C. Spillmann, Nicholas Stong, Jill A. Rosenfeld, Mary Kay Koenig, Julián A. Martínez-Agosto, et al. “IRF2BPL Is Associated with Neurological Phenotypes..” American Journal of Human Genetics 103, no. 3 (September 2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2018.08.010.
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    • Marcogliese, Paul C., Vandana Shashi, Rebecca C. Spillmann, Nicholas Stong, Jill A. Rosenfeld, Mary Kay Koenig, Julián A. Martínez-Agosto, et al. “IRF2BPL Is Associated with Neurological Phenotypes..” American Journal of Human Genetics 103, no. 2 (August 2018): 245–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2018.07.006.
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    • Dial, B. L., and R. K. Lark. “Pediatric proximal femur fractures.” Journal of Orthopaedics 15, no. 2 (June 1, 2018): 529–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2018.03.039.
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    • Sprague, Sheila, Paul Tornetta, Gerard P. Slobogean, Nathan N. O’Hara, Paula McKay, Brad Petrisor, Kyle J. Jeray, et al. “Are large clinical trials in orthopaedic trauma justified?.” Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 19, no. 1 (April 20, 2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2029-3.
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    • Maher, Keila M., Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, Jingzhu Zhou, Mary Cooter, Allison K. Ross, Robert K. Lark, and Brad M. Taicher. “Analysis of the impact of race on blood transfusion in pediatric scoliosis surgery..” Paediatric Anaesthesia 28, no. 4 (April 2018): 352–60. https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.13352.
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    • Pena, Loren D. M., Yong-Hui Jiang, Kelly Schoch, Rebecca C. Spillmann, Nicole Walley, Nicholas Stong, Sarah Rapisardo Horn, et al. “Looking beyond the exome: a phenotype-first approach to molecular diagnostic resolution in rare and undiagnosed diseases..” Genetics in Medicine : Official Journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 20, no. 4 (April 2018): 464–69. https://doi.org/10.1038/gim.2017.128.
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    • Mayer, Stephanie W., Elizabeth W. Hubbard, Dan Sun, Robert K. Lark, and Robert D. Fitch. “Gradual Deformity Correction in Blount Disease..” J Pediatr Orthop, December 23, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000000920.
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    • Halawi, Mohamad J., Robert K. Lark, and Robert D. Fitch. “Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Current Concepts..” Orthopedics 38, no. 6 (June 2015): e452–56. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20150603-50.
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    • Lark, Robert K., Adam M. Caputo, Christopher R. Brown, Keith W. Michael, Julie K. Thacker, and William J. Richardson. “Distant Harrington rod migration 35 years after implantation..” Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 20, no. 10 (October 2013): 1452–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2012.08.019.
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    • Bertrand, Todd, James R. Urbaniak, and Robert K. Lark. “Vascularized fibular grafts for avascular necrosis after slipped capital femoral epiphysis: is hip preservation possible?.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 471, no. 7 (July 2013): 2206–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2781-x.
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    • Ledford, Cameron K., James A. Nunley, Nicholas A. Viens, and Robert K. Lark. “Bovine xenograft failures in pediatric foot reconstructive surgery..” Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics 33, no. 4 (June 2013): 458–63. https://doi.org/10.1097/bpo.0b013e318287010d.
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    • Mayer, Stephanie W., Braden K. Mayer, J. Mack Aldridge, James R. Urbaniak, Robert D. Fitch, and Robert K. Lark. “Osteonecrosis of the femoral head in childhood malignancy..” Journal of Children’S Orthopaedics 7, no. 2 (March 2013): 111–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11832-012-0471-6.
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    • Bertrand, T., J. R. Urbaniak, and R. K. Lark. “Vascularized fibular grafts for avascular necrosis after slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Is hip preservation possible? Hip.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 471, no. 7 (2013): 2206–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2781-x.
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    • Lark, R. K., A. M. Caputo, C. R. Brown, K. W. Michael, J. K. Thacker, and W. J. Richardson. “Distant Harrington rod migration 35 years after implantation.” Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 20, no. 10 (2013): 1452–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2012.08.019.
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    • Lark, Robert K., Burt Yaszay, Tracey P. Bastrom, Peter O. Newton, and Peter O. Harms Study Group. “Adding thoracic fusion levels in Lenke 5 curves: risks and benefits..” Spine 38, no. 2 (January 2013): 195–200. https://doi.org/10.1097/brs.0b013e3182634c85.
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    • Lark, Robert K., John S. Lewis, Tyler Steven Watters, and Robert D. Fitch. “Radiographic outcomes of ring external fixation for malunion and nonunion..” Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 22, no. 4 (January 2013): 316–20. https://doi.org/10.3113/jsoa.2013.0316.
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    • Mayer, S. W., B. K. Mayer, J. Mack Aldridge, J. R. Urbaniak, R. D. Fitch, and R. K. Lark. “Osteonecrosis of the femoral head in childhood malignancy.” Journal of Children’S Orthopaedics 7, no. 2 (January 1, 2013): 111–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11832-012-0471-6.
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    • Dutton, Pascual, Eric W. Edmonds, Robert K. Lark, and Scott J. Mubarak. “Prevalence of painful peroneal tubercles in the pediatric population..” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 51, no. 5 (September 2012): 599–603. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.05.011.
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    • Bachrach, Steven J., Heidi H. Kecskemethy, H Theodore Harcke, Robert K. Lark, Freeman Miller, and Richard C. Henderson. “Pamidronate treatment and posttreatment bone density in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy..” Journal of Clinical Densitometry : The Official Journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry 9, no. 2 (April 2006): 167–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2005.11.003.
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    • Lark, Robert K., Cherise L. Williams, Diane Stadler, Sean L. Simpson, Richard C. Henderson, Lisa Samson-Fang, and Gordon Worley. “Serum prealbumin and albumin concentrations do not reflect nutritional state in children with cerebral palsy..” The Journal of Pediatrics 147, no. 5 (November 2005): 695–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.05.029.
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    • Aris, Robert M., Gayle E. Lester, Melissa Caminiti, A Denene Blackwood, Margaret Hensler, Robert K. Lark, Travis M. Hecker, et al. “Efficacy of alendronate in adults with cystic fibrosis with low bone density..” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 169, no. 1 (January 2004): 77–82. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.200307-1049oc.
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    • Brown, S. A., D. A. Ontjes, G. E. Lester, R. K. Lark, M. B. Hensler, A. D. Blackwood, M. J. Caminiti, D. C. Backlund, and R. M. Aris. “Short-term calcitriol administration improves calcium homeostasis in adults with cystic fibrosis..” Osteoporosis International : A Journal Established as Result of Cooperation Between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the Usa 14, no. 5 (June 2003): 442–49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-002-1331-x.
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    • Henderson, Richard C., Robert K. Lark, Heidi H. Kecskemethy, Freeman Miller, H Theodore Harcke, and Steven J. Bachrach. “Bisphosphonates to treat osteopenia in children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial..” The Journal of Pediatrics 141, no. 5 (November 2002): 644–51. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.128207.
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    • Henderson, Richard C., Robert K. Lark, Matthew J. Gurka, Gordon Worley, Ellen B. Fung, Mark Conaway, Virginia A. Stallings, and Richard D. Stevenson. “Bone density and metabolism in children and adolescents with moderate to severe cerebral palsy..” Pediatrics 110, no. 1 Pt 1 (July 2002).
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    • Henderson, Richard C., Robert K. Lark, Jamie E. Newman, Heidi Kecskemthy, Ellen B. Fung, Jordan B. Renner, and H Theodore Harcke. “Pediatric reference data for dual X-ray absorptiometric measures of normal bone density in the distal femur..” Ajr. American Journal of Roentgenology 178, no. 2 (February 2002): 439–43. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.178.2.1780439.
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    • Aris, R. M., D. A. Ontjes, H. E. Buell, A. D. Blackwood, R. K. Lark, M. Caminiti, S. A. Brown, J. B. Renner, W. Chalermskulrat, and G. E. Lester. “Abnormal bone turnover in cystic fibrosis adults..” Osteoporosis International : A Journal Established as Result of Cooperation Between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the Usa 13, no. 2 (January 2002): 151–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001980200007.
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    • Lark, R. K., G. E. Lester, D. A. Ontjes, A. D. Blackwood, B. W. Hollis, M. M. Hensler, and R. M. Aris. “Diminished and erratic absorption of ergocalciferol in adult cystic fibrosis patients..” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 73, no. 3 (March 2001): 602–6. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/73.3.602.
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    • Henderson, R. C., R. K. Lark, J. B. Renner, E. B. Fung, V. A. Stallings, M. Conaway, and R. D. Stevenson. “Dual X-ray absorptiometry assessment of body composition in children with altered body posture..” Journal of Clinical Densitometry : The Official Journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry 4, no. 4 (January 2001): 325–35. https://doi.org/10.1385/jcd:4:4:325.
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    • Aris, R. M., A. R. Stephens, D. A. Ontjes, A. Denene Blackwood, R. K. Lark, M. B. Hensler, I. P. Neuringer, and G. E. Lester. “Adverse alterations in bone metabolism are associated with lung infection in adults with cystic fibrosis..” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 162, no. 5 (November 2000): 1674–78. https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm.162.5.2002100.
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    • Aris, R. M., G. E. Lester, J. B. Renner, A. Winders, A. Denene Blackwood, R. K. Lark, and D. A. Ontjes. “Efficacy of pamidronate for osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis following lung transplantation..” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 162, no. 3 Pt 1 (September 2000): 941–46. https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm.162.3.2002051.
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    • Mayer, Stephanie W., Elizabeth W. Hubbard, Dan Sun, Robert K. Lark, and Robert D. Fitch. “Gradual Deformity Correction in Blount Disease..” J Pediatr Orthop 39, no. 5 (n.d.): 257–62. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000000920.
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  • Book Sections

    • Smith, B. G., and R. K. Lark. “Pediatric spine disorders and spine trauma.” In Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 12, 721–36, 2018.

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