GregoryMencioMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Nashville, TN

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics

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Office
2200 Childrens Way 21st Ave
Suite 4202 DOT
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-343-5875

Fax+1 615-343-2423
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Summary

Dr. Gregory Mencio is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice 37 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery, orthopedic trauma, and pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in limb lengthening and reconstruction, pediatric orthopaedics, and spine surgery.

Education & Training

University of Connecticut School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics Newington Children's Hospital, 1987 - 1988
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1987
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1983 - 2025
TN State Medical License 1991 - 2025
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
KY State Medical License 1996 - 2000
PA State Medical License 1982 - 1988
SC State Medical License 1985 - 1986
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005-2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Correction: Information exchange on adolescent scoliosis discussion forums among patients and caregivers: a thematic analysis.
Ambika E Paulson, Craig R Louer Jr, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio> ;Spine Deformity. 2024 Apr 15
Information exchange on adolescent scoliosis discussion forums among patients and caregivers: a thematic analysis.
Ambika E Paulson, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio, Craig R Louer Jr> ;Spine Deformity. 2024 Mar 1
Flexibility-tilt agreement best predicts shoulder balance following posterior spine fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Matthew E LaBarge, William H Waddell, Hani Chanbour, Byron F Stephens, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio, Craig R Louer Jr> ;Spine Deformity. 2024 Mar 1
Letter to the Editor: Grauberger et al, J Pediatr Orthop , 2020 and Sullivan et al, J Pediatr Orthop , 2020.
Laurel Blakemore, Sumeet Garg, Ryan Goodwin, J Eric Gordon, Gregory Hahn, Charles T Mehlman, Gregory Mencio, Karl Rathjen, Gregory Schmale, David L Skaggs, , Sabatini, C.> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2023 Aug 21
1 citations
Clinical and radiographic outcomes following correction of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescence vs young adulthood.
Matthew E LaBarge, Hani Chanbour, William H Waddell, Justin Vickery, Soren Jonzzon, Steven G Roth, Andrew J Croft, Amir M Abtahi, Craig R Louer, Jeffrey E Martus, Greg...> ;Spine Deformity. 2023 Nov 1
Correction to: Variable Response to Antifibrinolytics Correlates with Blood-loss and Transfusion in Posterior Spinal Fusion.
Breanne H Y Gibson, Matthew T Duvernay, Lydia J McKeithan, Teresa A Benvenuti, Tracy A Warhoover, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio, Brian R Emerson, Stephanie N Moor...> ;Spine Deformity. 2022 Jul 1
1 citations
Variable Response to Antifibrinolytics Correlates with Blood-loss and Transfusion in Posterior Spinal Fusion.
Breanne H Y Gibson, Matthew T Duvernay, Lydia J McKeithan, Teresa A Benvenuti, Tracy A Warhoover, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio, Brian R Emerson, Stephanie N Moor...> ;Spine Deformity. 2022 Jul 1
9 citations
A Mini-Open Approach to Medial Pinning in Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures May Be Safer Than Previously Thought.
Andrew B. Rees, Jacob Schultz, Lucas C. Wollenman, Stephanie N. Moore-Lotridge, Jeffrey E. Martus, Jonathan G. Schoenecker, Gregory A. Mencio> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2021 Oct 21
3 citations
Internal Rotation Stress Test Reduces Cross-Pinning and Improves Outcomes in Displaced Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures.
Andrew B. Rees, Jacob Schultz, Lucas C. Wollenman, Stephanie N. Moore-Lotridge, Jeffrey E. Martus, Gregory A. Mencio, Jonathan G. Schoenecker> ;JB & JS Open Access. 2021 Jul 1
6 citations
Surgical Technique: Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Posterolaterally Displaced Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.
Vincent W. Prusick, Joseph T Gibian, Kirsten E. Ross, Stephanie N. Moore-Lotridge, Andrew B. Rees, Gregory A. Mencio, Christopher M. Stutz, Jonathan G. Schoenecker> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Mar 1
16 citations
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Response to COVID-19.
Rick W. Wright, April D. Armstrong, Frederick M. Azar, Michael S. Bednar, James E. Carpenter, Jack B. Evans, John M. Flynn, Kevin L. Garvin, Joshua J. Jacobs, James D....> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2020 Jun 1
1 citations
A Clinical Prediction Algorithm to Stratify Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection by Severity.
Thomas J An, Megan E Mignemi, Jeffrey E Martus, Gregory A Mencio, Stephen A Lovejoy, Jonathan G Schoenecker, Derek J Williams, Benvenuti, M.> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019 Mar 1
9 citations
C-Reactive Protein Predicts Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection.
Emilie Amaro, Tanya K. Marvi, Samuel L. Posey, Thomas J. An, Kevin M. Dale, Steven A. Lovejoy, Jeffrey E. Martus, Megan Johnson, Gregory A. Mencio, Stephanie N. Moore-...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019 Jan 1
4 citations
Dilutional coagulopathy in pediatric scoliosis surgery: A single center report.
Courtney E. Baker, Tanya K. Marvi, Thomas M. Austin, Shelby Payne, Megan E. Mignemi, David Gailani, Allison P. Wheeler, Thanh Nguyen, Steven A. Lovejoy, Jeffrey E. Mar...> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2018 Nov 1
7 citations
The impact of curve severity on obstetric complications and regional anesthesia utilization in pregnant patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary an...
Emily Chan, Stephen R Gannon, Chevis N. Shannon, Jeffrey E. Martus, Gregory A. Mencio, Christopher M. Bonfield> ;Neurosurgical Focus. 2017 Oct 1
18 citations
X-ray vs. CT in identifying significant C-spine injuries in the pediatric population
Andrew T. Hale, Abraham Alvarado, Amita K. Bey, Sumit Pruthi, Gregory A. Mencio, Christopher M Bonfield, Jeffrey E. Martus, Robert P. Naftel> ;Child's Nervous System. 2017 Jun 27
24 citations
Leptin Elevation as a Risk Factor for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Independent of Obesity Status.
Schuyler J. Halverson, Tracy Warhoover, Gregory A. Mencio, Steven A. Lovejoy, Jeffrey E. Martus, Jonathan G. Schoenecker> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2017 May 17
20 citations
Double-Edged Sword: Musculoskeletal Infection Provoked Acute Phase Response in Children.
Thomas J. An, Emilie Amaro, Steven A. Lovejoy, Gregory A. Mencio, Jeffrey E. Martus, Megan E. Mignemi, Jonathan G. Schoenecker> ;The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2017 Apr 1
13 citations
Internal Rotation Stress Testing Improves Radiographic Outcomes of Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Jennifer M. Bauer, Christopher M. Stutz, Jonathan G. Schoenecker, Steven A. Lovejoy, Gregory A. Mencio, Jeffrey E. Martus> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Dec 13
6 citations
Prevalence of Hypertension in Pediatric Tibia Vara and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
Matthew D. Taussig, Kenneth P. Powell, Heather A. Cole, Samuel K. Nwosu, Tray Hunley, Spencer E. Romine, Henry J. Iwinski, Vishwas Talwalkar, Tracy Warhoover, Steven A...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Dec 1
14 citations
A Novel Classification System Based on Dissemination of Musculoskeletal Infection is Predictive of Hospital Outcomes.
Megan E. Mignemi, Thomas J. An, Jeffrey E. Martus, Gregory A. Mencio, Stephen A. Lovejoy, Lawson A B Copley, Derek J. Williams, Isaac P. Thomsen, Jonathan G. Schoenecker> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Jun 13
11 citations
Radiation Exposure During Operative Fixation of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Is Lead Shielding Necessary?
Jeffrey E. Martus, Melissa A. Hilmes, Jared V. Grice, Christopher M. Stutz, Jonathan G. Schoenecker, Steven A. Lovejoy, Gregory A. Mencio> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Jun 8
8 citations
Rigid Instrumentation for Neuromuscular Scoliosis Improves Deformity Correction Without Increasing Complications.
Shawn S. Funk, Steven A. Lovejoy, Gregory A. Mencio, Jeffrey E. Martus> ;Spine. 2016 Jan 1
2 citations
Practice Improvement Modules: The Pediatric Supracondylar Fracture PIM.
Anthony A. Stans, Gregory A. Mencio> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2015 Jul 1
26 citations
Hemiepiphysiodesis Implants for Late-onset Tibia Vara: A Comparison of Cost, Surgical Success, and Implant Failure.
Shawn S. Funk, Megan E. Mignemi, Jonathan G. Schoenecker, Steven A. Lovejoy, Gregory A. Mencio, Jeffrey E. Martus> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2014 Dec 1
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Lectures

Section on Orthopaedics Program: Day 1
10/11/2014

Press Mentions

Procedure Uses Patient’s Own Growth to Treat ScoliosisMay 11th, 2023
Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Franklin Expands Services, Adds 13 Orthopedic Surgeons: 3 Things to KnowAugust 6th, 2018
VUMC Mourns Loss of Orthopaedics Innovator BrooksAugust 2nd, 2016
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