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Office
200 University Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55101Phone+1 651-602-3262Fax+1 651-312-3188
Summary
- Walter Truong, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Saint Paul, MN with subspecialties in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, and Pediatric Orthopedics. Dr. Truong received his medical education from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Canada. His areas of expertise include muscular dystrophies, minimally invasive spine surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, hand and wrist traumatology, and shoulder and elbow traumatology. He has contributed to various research studies, published in esteemed journals like The Spine Journal and the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, some of which have been cited several times. He has also played a crucial role in several clinical trials focused mainly on scoliosis and neuromuscular conditions in children.
Education & Training
- Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto CanadaFellowship, 2010 - 2011
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
- Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- ND State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- NE State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- MN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- SD State Medical License Active through 2025
- WI State Medical License 2021 - 2023
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Trials
- Load Experienced While Using a Stander in Children With Cerebral Palsy Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
- Effects of Standing on Non-Ambulatory Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Start of enrollment: 2016 Sep 08
- Effects of Standing on Non-Ambulatory Children With Neuromuscular Conditions Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 09
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsSocioeconomic Status and Analgesia Provision at Discharge Among Children With Long-Bone Fractures Requiring Emergency Care.Henry W. Ortega, Heidi Vander Velden, Walter H. Truong, Joseph L. Arms
Pediatric Emergency Care. 2018-11-05 - 8 citationsIs nighttime bracing effective in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A meta-analysis and systematic review based on scoliosis research society guidelines.Abdul Fettah Buyuk, Walter H. Truong, Sara J. Morgan, Andrew J Snyder, Dan J Miller
Spine Deformity. 2021-10-21 - 7 citationsDisplaced Distal Radius Fracture Treatment: A Survey of POSNA Membership.Andrew G. Georgiadis, Jamie K. Burgess, Walter H. Truong, Joseph A. Janicki
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020-10-01
Press Mentions
- 7 Treatments Used to Help Correct ScoliosisJune 2nd, 2021
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