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Michael LaGrone, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Amarillo, TX, Physicians Surgical Hospital - Quail Creek

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Orthopaedic Surgery Amarillo, TX

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Michael O. LaGrone MD PA

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Summary

  • Dr. LaGrone treats all areas of spinal pathology of the cervical, thoracic and lumber spine including: Scoliosis, Flatback, Kyphosis, Congenital Spine Deformities, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc, Revision Surgery and Back Pain.

    Dr. LaGrone specializes in the treatment of spinal deformities and children's orthopaedics. He is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of scoliosis and complex spinal problems in both children and adults. He has treated patients from all over the United States and several foreign countries.

    Dr. LaGrone is Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He meets the challenge of an ever‐expanding volume of knowledge by ongoing research, teaching and continuing medical education.

Education & Training

  • Twin Cities Spine Center
    Twin Cities Spine CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1985 - 1986
  • Twin Cities Spine Center
    Twin Cities Spine CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1986
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    Letterman Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite
    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish RiteResidency, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1981 - 1981
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    Letterman Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1979
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    Letterman Army Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1980 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1988 - 1999
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 1990
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1985 - 1988
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 1987 - 1988
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Norman T. Kirk Award for Best Resident Paper Presented Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1982
  • Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1973-1974
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure After Spinal Deformity Surgery, A Systematic Review of the Literature as a Background to Classification Development  
    Lau, D, Clark, A.J., Scheer, J, Daubs, M. D., Coe, J. D., Paonessa, K. J., LaGrone, M. O., et al, Spine, 2014
  • Bone Grafts and Bone Graft Alternatives  
    LaGrone, M.O., Panhandle Health, 1999
  • Flat back Syndrome: Avoidance and Treatment  
    LaGrone, M.O., Seminars in Spine Surgery, 12/1998
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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