Menger Presents Spinal Deformity Program To USF Grand Rounds

Dr. Richard Menger, chief of complex spine surgery and vice chair of neurosurgery at USA Health, recently presented a virtual grand rounds lecture to the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of South Florida (USF) on developing a multidisciplinary framework for a spinal deformity program. Titled “Crafting a Spinal Deformity Program: Strategy, Tactics and Failures,” the presentation highlighted the development of a comprehensive spinal deformity program and offered insights into building a high-performing multidisciplinary care model. Menger presented USA Health’s spinal deformity program as a real-world case study, demonstrating how a mid-sized academic health system can successfully build a high-volume center for complex spinal conditions. The program treats both pediatric and adult patients with some of the most advanced spinal pathologies, including scoliosis, severe deformities and cases involving multiple prior surgeries. The program was developed to address a significant gap in access to specialized care across the Gulf Coast, where patients previously had to travel to cities such as New Orleans or Birmingham for advanced treatment.