EericTruumeesMD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery

Overview of Dr. Truumees

Dr. Eeric Truumees is an orthopedic surgeon in Austin, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He is one of 105 doctors at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and one of 17 doctors at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Office
1004 W 32nd St
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705
Book by Phone+1(737) 373-2347

Education & Training

Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1998 - 1999
Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1998
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1993
University of VirginiaB.A., 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2010 - 2026
MI State Medical License 1999 - 2012
OH State Medical License 1994 - 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Interdisciplinary Spine Paper North American Spine Society, 2016
Marcus Welby 2013
Golden Apple 2013
Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know Beck’s Spine Review, 2012-2014
Achievement Award American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2010, 2013-2014
Inductee American Orthopaedic Association, 2007
Distinguished Service Award City of Detroit, 2004
Selectee Future Leaders of NASS Conference, 2004
Top Doctors in Detroit Hour Magazine, 2003
Alpha Omega Alpha University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1992
Bowman Award University of Virginia, 1992
Raven Society University of Virginia, 1992
Research Fellowship American Diabetes Association, 1990
Top TKE, Gamma Omicron Chapter University of Virginia, 1987
Dean’s List University of Virginia, 1985
Honors: Neuroscience, Microbiology, Genetics and Biostatistics, Medical Ethics, Physical Diagnosis, Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Clinical Trials

SMART Clinical Study: Surgical Multi-center Assessment of RF Ablation for the Treatment of Vertebrogenic Back Pain Start of enrollment: 2011 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Safety and Efficacy of SA4Ag Vaccine in Adults Having Elective Open Posterior Spinal Fusion Procedures With Multilevel Instrumentation Start of enrollment: 2015 Jul 02
Terminated
Phase 2
BIO4 Clinical Case Study: Cervical Spine Start of enrollment: 2017 Apr 06
Completed
Phase 4
Study of Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 14
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

31 citations
Should long-segment cervical fusions be routinely carried into the thoracic spine? A multicenter analysis.
Eeric Truumees, Devender Singh, Matthew J. Geck, John Stokes
The Spine Journal. 2017-09-28
13 citations
Is it safe to stop at C7 during multilevel posterior cervical decompression and fusion? - multicenter analysis.
Eeric Truumees, Devender Singh, William F. Lavelle, Ron I. Riesenburger, Matthew J. Geck
The Spine Journal. 2020-09-01
16 citations
A prospective, single arm study of intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 12-month results
K. Macadaeg, Eeric Truumees, B. Boody, E. Pena, J. Arbuckle
North American Spine Society Journal. 2020-10-01

Journal Articles

Feasibility of rigid upper Cervical Instrumentation in children: A Tomographic Analysis of Children aged 2 to 6 Analysis
Geck MJ, Hawthorne D, Flynn A, Stokes JK, Singh D, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Tech, 1/1/2014
Cervical stenosis in adults undergoing thoracolumbar deformity surgery: incidence, treatment and complications: Clinical article
Singh D, Hawthorne D, et al, J Neurosurgery: Spine, 1/1/2013
Hematoma & Intra operative Hemorrhage in a Spine Trauma Patient on Pradaxa (Dabigatran)
Gaudu T, Dieterichs C, Geck M, Stokes J, Spine, 1/1/2012
Simulation of the behaviour of the L1 vertebra for different material properties and loading conditions
Erdem I, Truumees E, van der Meulen M., Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin, 1/8/2011
Commentary: Incorporating new technology into spine care: the case of resorbable cervical plates
Truumees E, The Spine Journal, 1/1/2011
Commentary: Minimally invasive corpectomy and posterior stabilization for lumbar burst fracture
Truumees E, The Spine Journal, 1/1/2011
Preoperative Embolization in the Treatment of Spinal Metastasis
Dodwad S N, Kazmierczak CD, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1/1/2010
Distractive Force Relative to Initial Graft Compression in an In Vivo Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Model
Francke E, Demetropoulos C, Herkowitz HN, Spine, 1/1/2010
Biomechanical evaluation of the kinematics of the cadaver lumbar spine following disc replacement with the ProDisc L prosthesis
Demetropoulos CK, Sengupta DK, Knaub MA, Wiater BP, Abjornson C, Herkowitz HN, Spine, 1/1/2010
Low Back Pain in the Aging Athlete
Truumees E, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2010
Biomechanical Evaluation of Parasagittal Occipital Plating: Screw Load Sharing Analysis
Frush T, Fisher T, Demetropolous C, Spine, 1/20/2009
Spinal Hemangiomas
Truumees E, SpineLine, 1/1/2009
Effects of Disc Height and Distractive Forces on Graft Compression in an Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Model
Demetropoulos C, Yang K, Herkowitz H, Spine, 1/1/2008
Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty: Complications and their Management
Truumees E, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2008
Fixation in the Osteoporotic Spine, part II
Dodwad S N, Truumees E, SpineLine,, 1/1/2008
Fixation in the Osteoporotic Spine, part I
Dodwad S N, Truumees E, SpineLine,, 1/1/2008
Total Disk Arthroplasty
Truumees E, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2007
Incidence and Pathophysiology of Chronic Low Back Pain
Majid K, Truumees E, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2007
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Truumees E, Brkaric M, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2007
Management of Complications of Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Truumees E, Seminars in Spine Surgery: The Multiply Operated Back, 1/1/2007
Outcome of Local Bone Versus Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Graft in the Instrumented Posterolateral Fusion of the Lumbar Spine
Sengupta DK, Patel CK, et al, Spine, 1/20/2006
Spine Surgery in Ghana
Truumees E, Beaumont Orthopaedic Journal,, 1/1/2006
A 2 year follow up pilot study evaluating the safety and efficacy of opdash1 putty (rhbmpdash7) as an adjunct to iliac crest autograft in posterolateral lumbar fusions
Vaccaro AR, Patel T, Fischgrund J, Anderson DG, Eur Spine J., 1/26/2005
Comparison of OPdash1 Putty (rhBMPdash7) to iliac crest autograft for posterolateral lumbar arthrodesis: a minimum 2 year follow up pilot study
Vaccaro AR, Anderson DG, Patel T, Fischgrund J, Herkowitz HN, Phillips F, Hilibrand A, Albert TJ, Wetzel T, McCulloch JA, Spine, 1/1/2005
Vertebral compression fractures in primary care: Recommendations from a Consensus Panel
Brunton S, Carmichael B, Gold D, Hull B, Kauffman T, Papaioannou A, Rasch R, Stracke HH, J Family Practice, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Rothman & Simeone, The Spine
Chapter: Complications of Spinal Instrumentation
Geck MJ, Stokes JKElsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 7th,2016
Rothman & Simeone, The Spine
Chapter: Cervical Spine Instrumentation
Truumees EElsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 7th,2016
Rothman & Simeone, The Spine
Chapter: Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Instrumentation
Truumees EElsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 7th,2016
Rothman & Simeone, The Spine
Chapter: Spinal Stenosis: Pathophysiology, Clinical Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis
Truumees E, Patel CKElsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 7th,2016
Spine Injuries in Athletes
Chapter: Biomechanics of the Spine in Sports and Prevention
Truumees E, Swartz EEditors: Hecht AC et al.AAOS, Rosemont, IL2015
Cervical Spine Research Society Textbook
Chapter: Pathophysiology Pain and Neural Dysfunction in Cervical Degenerative Disease: Basic Science, Pathophysiology, and Pathoanatomy
Truumees ELippincott, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2012
Selective Exposures: the Spine
Chapter: Percutaneous Access to the Pedicle
Truumees EEditors: Truumees E and Majid K,.AAOS, Rosemont, ILEdition 2nd,2011
OKU Spine
Chapter: Cervical and Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
Truumees EEditors: Rao R.AAOS, ChicagoEdition 2nd,2010
Advanced Spine Reconstruction
Chapter: Occipito Cervical Fusion
Truumees EEditors: Wang J.AAOS, Chicago2010
Rothman and Simeone’s the Spine
Chapter: Cervical Spine Instrumentation
Truumees EEditors: Bell G.Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 6th,2010
Rothman and Simeone’s the Spine
Chapter: Thoracolumbar Instrumentation
Truumees EEditors: Bell G.Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 6th,2010
Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management
Chapter: Complications in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Truumees E, Lieberman IEditors: Benzel E.Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 3rd,2010
The Care of The Mature Athlete
Chapter: Spine Problems in the Mature Athlete
Truumees EEditors: Chen AL, Hawkins R.AAOS, Chicago2010
The Care of The Mature Athlete
Chapter: Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
Truumees EEditors: Chen AL, Hawkins R.AAOS, Chicago2010
Spine Secrets
Chapter: Discogenic Low Back Pain
Truumees EEditors: Devlin V.Elsevier, Philadelphia2010
Prove It: Evidence Based Analysis of Common Spine Problems
Chapter: Back Pain and Multilevel Disc Degeneration
Truumees EEditors: Bono C, Fisher C.2009
Arthritis and Arthroplasty: the Spine
Chapter: Indications for Fusion in Lumbar Degenerative Disease
Truumees EEditors: Ludwig D, Poelstra K.Elsevier2008
Rothman and Simeones The Spine
Chapter: Cervical Instrumentation
Truumees EEditors: Herkowitz HN, Garfin SR, Bell G, Eismont F.WB Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2006
Rothman and Simeones The Spine
Chapter: Thoracolumbar Instrumentation
Truumees EEditors: Herkowitz HN, Garfin SR, Bell G, Eismont F.WB Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2006
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets
Chapter: Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, Management
Truumees EEditors: Placzek J, Boyce DA.Hanley and Belfus, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2006
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Chapter: The Future direction of MIS: Is its fate controlled by the physician, patient, industry, or insurance question mark
Truumees E, Patel CKEditors: Bono CM, Vaccaro AR.Marcel Dekkar2006
Essential Concepts of Spinal Deformity Surgery
Chapter: Osteoporosis
Truumees EEditors: Errico T, Moulton A, Lonner B.Elsevier Science2006
Tricks of the Trade of Spine Surgery
Chapter: Facet Screw Placement
Truumees EEditors: Albert TJ, Vaccaro AR.ThiemeEdition 2nd,2006
Pediatric and Adult Spine Trauma
Chapter: Nonoperative Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Orthoses in Patients with ThoracicslashThoracolumbar Spine Fractures
Truumees EEditors: Kim DH, Ludwig D, Vaccaro AR.Thieme2006
Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management
Chapter: Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression and stabilization Techniques
Lieberman IH, Fessler R, Regan JEditors: Benzel EC.ElsevierEdition 2nd,2005
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Lectures

Do Navigation and Robotic Spine Surgery Have a Place in the New Era of Value based Purchasing question mark
Chicago, IL - 1/15/2015
Obesity Effects on Peri and Postoperative Outcomes in Complex Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Chicago, IL - 1/14/2015
Getting Involved in Societies, Young Spine Surgeons Forum
Chicago, IL - 1/14/2015
The Importance of a Good Review, The Spine Journal Reviewers Forum
Chicago, IL - 1/14/2015
Laminoplasty Tips and Tricks, Spine Study Group Annual Meeting
Miami, FL - 1/1/2015
Cervical Degenerative Disease Debate: Arthroplasty
Miami, FL - 1/1/2015
TLIF in Lumbar Degenerative Disease
Las Vegas - 1/1/2015
Lumbar Root Sedimentation Sign in the Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
University of Texas, Dell School of Medicine - 1/1/2015
Timing of Surgery and Blood Thinners in Spine Trauma
Seton Brain ampersand Spine Institute - 1/1/2015
Classification of Thoracolumbar Trauma
San Diego, CA - 1/30/2014
The Role of Pedicle Screws in the Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
San Diego, CA - 1/30/2014
T1 Pedicle Screw Placement
St. Louis, MO - 1/21/2014
The Role of Anterior & Posterior Surgery in the Kyphotic Patient with Myelopathy
New Orleans - 1/15/2014
Uses of Patient Reported Outcomes Measures Outside of Clinical Research
Orlando - 1/3/2014
Balloon Kyphoplasty and a Deployable Cement Containment Device Kyphoplasty: Is there a Difference in Stabilization of Vertebral Compressive Fractures
1/1/2014
A Biomechanical Comparison of Two Novel Vertebral Augmentation Implants to a Traditional Vertebroplasty Technique in Stabilizing Vertebral Compression Fractures
1/1/2014
Cement Distribution and its Mechanical Role in Unipedicular Vertebroplasty vs. Bipedicular Kyphoplasty
1/1/2014
Red Flags in Spine Care
Seton Brain ampersand Spine Institute - 1/1/2014
Posterior CervicodashThoracic Fixation
St. Louis, MO - 1/24/2013
Antithrombotic Therapy in Spinal Injury
1/23/2013
Assessment of Osteoporosis
San Diego, CA - 1/18/2013
Rationing Healthcare: Oregon and the UK
San Diego, CA - 1/18/2013
Fusion Adjuncts in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
New Orleans, LA - 1/9/2013
C1dashC2 Instrumentation & Fusion Techniques
1/4/2013
Feasibility and Outcomes of Mini Open Correction and Fusion for AIS: 2 Year Follow up
Las Vegas - 1/1/2013
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Other

Os Odontoideum
Truumees E, Emedicine Online Spine Textbook
1/1/2014
Use of Navigation in the Placement of Lumbar Pedicle Screws
Truumees E, Francke E., AAOS Spine Techniques DVD
1/1/2007
Kyphoplasty Demonstration
Truumees E, Standing Room Only 4: Spine Surgery: Evolving Applications and Techniques (DVD ROM), AAOS
1/1/2006
Thoracolumbar Trauma (Website Essay)
Truumees E, Understanding Spine Surgery
1/1/2005
Low Back Pain (Website Essay)
Truumees E, Understanding Spine Surgery
1/1/2005
Spinal Osteoporosis (Website Essay)
Truumees E, Understanding Spine Surgery
1/1/2005
Transdermal Medications for Spine Pain (Website Essay)
Truumees E, Spine Universe
1/1/2005
Cervical Corpectomy
Truumees E, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedics Online
1/1/2001
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Authored Content

Physicians Must Identify Predatory JournalsMarch 2019
Physicians Must Identify Predatory JournalsMarch 2019
Tort Reform and the Impact on Medical MalpracticeNovember 2018
Tort Reform and the Impact on Medical MalpracticeNovember 2018
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Press Mentions

Does Being Tall Affect Your Health? Research Shows It May Increase Risk of Some Medical ConditionsMarch 7th, 2022
50 Spine Practices to KnowDecember 13th, 2021
5 Spine Practices to KnowAugust 23rd, 2021
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
North American Spine Society - NASS
Board of Directors
Texas Medical Association - TMA
Member