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Joseph Laratta, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisville, KY, Norton Audubon Hospital

JosephLLarattaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Louisville, KY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

The Neck and Back Institute of Kentucky; Associate Clinical Professor; University of Louisville Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2012
  • University of Michigan School of Public Health
    University of Michigan School of Public HealthB.S., Ann Arbor, MI, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2017 - 2018
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Frank E. Stinchfield, MD Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University, 2017
  • Thomas Whitecloud Clinical Award Nominee, International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques Annual Meeting 2017
  • Top Doctor in Louisville, KY International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP), 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of Preoperative Obesity and Psychiatric Comorbidities on Minimum Clinically Important Differences for Lumbar Fusion in Grade 1 Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: ...  
    Joseph Laratta, MD, Journal of Neurosurgery
  • Opioid utilization following cervical spine surgery: trends and factors associated with long-term use  
    Pugely AJ, Bedard NA, Kalakoti P, Hendrickson NR, Shillingford JN, Laratta JL, Saifi C, Lehman RA, Riew KD, Spine J, 1/10/2018
  • The role of pelvic parameters on S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screw trajectory  
    Shillingford JN, Laratta JL, Lin JD, Lombardi JM, Lenke LG, Lehman RA, Neurosurg Focus, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • The Role of Pelvic Parameters on S2 Alar-Iliac (S2AI) Screw Trajectory 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
  • The National Impact of Spinal Laminectomy Readmissions throughout the United States 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
  • Massive Increase in Pediatric Spinal Fusions throughout the United States over a Recent Decade 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • Visual Loss Following Spine Surgery: What Have We Seen Within the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Morbidity and Mortality Database? 
    Vumedi
    1/1/2017
  • Instrumentation Complication Rates Following Spine Surgery: A Report from the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Morbidity and Mortality Database 
    Vumedi
    1/1/2017
  • Intrawound Tobramycin Powder Eradicates Surgical Wound Contamination: An in Vivo Rabbit Study 
    Vumedi
    1/1/2017
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Authored Content

  • Effects of Preoperative Obesity and Psychiatric Comorbidities on Minimum Clinically Important Differences for Lumbar Fusion in Grade 1 Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Analysis from the Prospective Quality Outcomes Database RegistryJuly 2020

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