Louis A. Goldstein MD, is the name sake of the spine surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Goldstein was one of the founders and leaders of the Scoliosis Research Society. At the Scoliosis Research Society annual meeting the Louis A. Goldstein award is given for the best clinical poster. Dr. Goldstein led the Orthopaedic Surgery division at the University of Rochester from 1969-1974. He was one of the pioneers of Harrington Instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and authored a textbook titled "The Surgical Treatment of Scoliosis". More than 40 fellows have completed the spine surgery fellowship.
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Our Spinal Surgery Fellowship is a year long departmental program that encompasses a full range of spinal surgery with additional opportunities in clinical and basic science research. Our Fellows are trained by surgeons renowned in surgery of the spine with an emphasis on
The fellowship offers a comprehensive experience spanning all aspects of adult and pediatric spinal surgery. The University of Rochester Medical Center is the Level I trauma center, regional cancer center and spinal cord injury center for the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Emphasis is on the management of degenerative conditions of the spine incorporating open techniques as well as minimally invasive techniques/cervical arthroplasty as indicated. There is exposure on the use of the operative microscope for cervical and lumbar spine conditions. The fellow is also exposed to the management of adult and pediatric spinal deformity, spine trauma, and spinal tumors.
Over 850 surgical cases are performed annually with the following percentage: Degenerative (50%), Deformity (20%), trauma (20%), Tumor (10%). The fellow will have progressive responsibilities and will be exposed to a variety of procedures and instrumentation techniques from the occiput to pelvis. There is no in-house call.
Complex spinal surgery including anterior/posterior reconstructions, revision procedures, posterior based three column osteotomies are performed. Additional cadaver training is provided throughout the year. Fellows are encouraged to attend several national meetings per year and can attend courses as needed.
The Fellow is exposed to clinic and non-operative management of spinal disorders at our comprehensive spine center. Weekly fellow teaching conferences and a fellow core educational curriculum are provided. Participation in clinical research resulting in a paper suitable for peer-reviewed publication/national presentation is strongly expected.
Our Fellows will work closely with faculty to
Surgical venues include the Strong Memorial Hospital/Golisano's Children Hospital, Highland Hospital, FF Thompson Hospital. Our fellowship begins August 1 each year.
The Louis A. Goldstein Spine Surgery Fellowship is an AO Spine Fellowship and the fellow participates in AO Spine education activities and the annual AO Spine fellows forum. OMeGA Medical Grants Association and Industry partners have provided funding to the fellowship as well.
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Please contact our Spine Fellowship Program Coordinator with any questions at:
Jackie Cotto
601 Elmwood Ave., Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642
(voice) 585-602-4400
(fax) 585-756-4726
Spine Fellowship Program Coordinator
Jackie Cotto
601 Elmwood Ave.
Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642
(voice) 585-602-4400
(fax) 585-756-4726