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Dennis Maiman, MD, Neurosurgery, Cedarburg, WI

DennisJMaimanMDPhD, Biomedical Engineering; MBA

Neurosurgery Cedarburg, WI

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Professor emeritus neurosurgery and biomedical engineering

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Summary

  • Dr. Dennis Maiman is a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 40 years. He specializes in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery and has extensive experience in Biomechanics. Currently, seeing outpatients for evaluation and providing consultation services in injury causation, care, program development and utilization review as a Principal in Backworks, S.C.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside
    University of Wisconsin-ParksideMBA, MBA, with distinction, 2018 - 2021
  • Marquette University
    Marquette UniversityPh.D., Biomedical Engineering, 1986
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1978 - 1982
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsInternship, Transitional Year, 1977 - 1978
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1977
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeB.S., 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Back Pain Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2013
  • Best Doctors Web Database 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Changes in perfusion and diffusion in the endplate regions of degenerating intervertebral discs: a DCE-MRI study  
    Arpinar VE, Rand SD, Klein AP, Maiman DJ, Multuler LT., Eur Spine J, 1/1/2017
  • Biomechanical tolerance of whole lumbar spines in straightened posture subjected to axial acceleration  
    Stemper BD, Chirvi S, Doan N, Baisden JL, Maiman DJ, Curry WH, Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, Paskoff G, Shender BS, J Orthop Res, 1/1/2017
  • Quantifying metal-induced susceptibility artifacts of the  
    instrumented spine at 1.5T using fast-spin echo and 3D-multispectral MRI., Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Biomechanics of human thoracolumbar spinal column trauma from vertical impact loading.
    Yoganandan N, Arun MW, Stemper BD, Pintar FA, Maiman DJ, Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, 1/1/2013
  • Thoracolumbar spine fractures in frontal impact crashes.
    Pintar FA, Yoganandan N, Maiman DJ, Scarboro M, Rudd RW, Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, 1/1/2012
  • Upper and lower neck loads in belted human surrogates in frontal impacts.
    Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, Moore J, Rinaldi J, Schlick M, Maiman DJ, Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine Annual Scientific Conference, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Beyond fusion: biomechanics and innovation. 
    University of Southern California - 1/20/2015
  • Spondylolisthesis and spinal geometry: Principles of correction. 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2007
  • Is there a role for fusion in low back pain? 
    Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2006
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Other

  • Spinal sprains and strains. 
    Maiman DJ, SpineUniverse Patient Newsletter
    1/1/2002
  • Biomechanics of spinal injuries produced by vertical compression. (Dissertation) 
    Maiman DJ
    Marquette University - 1/1/1986
  • Experimental spinal cord injury: An annotated bibliography. 
    Maiman DJ, Myklebust JB, Neuroelec News
    1/1/1983
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Authored Content

  • AANS 2021: The Importance of Human TouchAugust 2021

Press Mentions

  • 8 Implications of Healthcare Reform on Orthopedic and Spine Practices
    8 Implications of Healthcare Reform on Orthopedic and Spine PracticesFebruary 12th, 2016

Research History

  • Biomedical engineering, with focus on biomechanicsExtensive research experience in biomechanics of the spine and brain; clinical relationships1982 - 2019

Professional Memberships