Orthopaedic Associates Surgeons
Robert T. Vraney, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery, Focus on the Spine
Dr. Vraney is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon. He has extensive experience and expertise in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Vraney has a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine including disc disease and spinal stenosis. He is well-versed in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery.
"I take a personal, interactive approach to patient care. Each patient is an individual with unique circumstances, goals, and expectations. The common denominator is the need to understand their condition, its causes, its natural history, and its treatment options. Patients are often surprised to learn that the majority of problems can be treated without surgery. The educational component of our interaction is vitally important, as it allows patients to become maximally involved with their medical decisions."
When not taking care of patients, Dr. Vraney enjoys spending time with his wife and their two boys. His hobbies include golf, travel, home improvement tasks, and following his beloved Chicago sports teams.
www.understandspinesurgery.com
Professional Background
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certification Date: 9/2002
- Expiration Date: 12/31/2012
Medical Education
- 1998–1999
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- Denver, Colorado
- Fellowship – Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery
- 1997–1998
- University of Chicago
- Chicago, Illinois
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- 1993–1994
- University of Chicago
- Chicago, Illinois
- General Surgery Internship
- 1989–1993
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Champaign and Peoria, Illinois
- Doctor of Medicine
- 1985–1989
- University of Michigan
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
Teaching Appointments/Presentations
- 3/2005
- Bone Graft Extenders and Substitutes
- Presented as Member of Teaching Faculty
- First Annual Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery
- Telluride, Colorado
- 6/2001
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Presented as Member of Teaching Faculty
- University of Chicago Primary Care Orthopaedics Course
- Chicago, Illinois
- 10/2000
- Central and Juxta-Endplate Vertebral Body Screw Placement: A Biomechanical Analysis in a Human Cadaveric Model
- Paper Presentation
- Also Presented at the Scoliosis Research Society 35th Annual Meeting, Cairns, Australia
- 10/1999
- Biomechanics of Anterior vs. Posterior Plating of the Occipitocervical Junction
- Poster Presentation
- Also Presented at the Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington
- An Algorithm for Treatment of Deformity of the Craniocervical Junction
- Poster Presentation
- Radiographic and Biomechanical Analysis of Multilevel Smith-Robinson vs. Corpectomy Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine: A Human Cadaveric Model
- Paper Presentation
- 10/1997
- Peridiscal Vascular Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine: An Endoscopic Perspective
- Presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
- New York, New York
- 3/1996
- Intra- and Inter-observer Variations of Ankle Fracture Classifications
- Presented at 54th annual Scientific Seminar of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- 3/1997
- Intra- and Inter-observer Variations of Ankle Fracture Classifications
- Presented at American Orthopaedic Association Residents' Conference
- New York, New York
- 2/1993
- Retrograde Transurethral Thermal Ablation of the Prostate as a Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in a Canine Model
- Presented at the International Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiologists
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 1992
- James Scholar (Honors Program Based upon Academic Achievement and Research)
- General Assembly Scholarship, 1991–1992
- Harlan Buckby Medical Scholarship (Sigma Chi Fraternity)
- University of Michigan
- Branstrom Freshman Prize (Top 5% of Freshman Class)
- Class Honors (Dean's List) Seven Semesters
- Balfour Award (Outstanding Senior, Sigma Chi Fraternity)
- Graduate of High Distinction
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