The Spine Institute

Orthopaedic Surgery

Kenneth A. Pettine, MD works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to medical school at University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine is a top medical university. University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine is ranked 35 in research and 8 in primary care medicine He over the years received 5 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society", "Lange Award for Outstanding Performance in Medicine", "AMA-ERF Plaque" and "Medical Auxiliary Award for Outstanding Performance during junior year". Kenneth Pettine has written publications. He has 15 publications published with PubMed. The lastest publication is: 'Modified repair of a defect in spondylolysis or minimal spondylolisthesis by pedicle screw, segmental wire fixation, and bone grafting.' Dr. Kenneth A. Pettine accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Spinal narcotics for postoperative analgesia in total Joint arthroplasty. A prospective study.
• Prophylactic cerclage: a method of preventing femur Fracture in uncemented total hip arthroplasty.
• Association of anabolic steroids and avascular necrosis of femoral heads.
• Elective total hip arthroplasty in patients older than 80 years of age.
• A comparative study of ultrasonography and arthrography in evaluation of the rotator cuff.
• The use of epidural bupivacaine following total Knee arthroplasty.
• Ingrown toenail: results of surgical treatment.
• A previously unreported cause of Pain after total knee arthroplasty.
• Osteochondral Fractures of the talus. A long-term follow-up.
• Osteoid-osteoma and osteoblastoma of the Spine.
• Analysis of the external fixator pin-bone interface.
• External electrical stimulation and bracing for treatment of spondylolysis. A case report.
• Modified repair of a defect in spondylolysis or minimal spondylolisthesis by pedicle screw, segmental wire fixation, and bone grafting.
• Supracondylar fractures of the femur: long-term follow-up of closed versus nonrigid Internal fixation.

Schools

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• University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

• Mayo ClinicRochester

• Mayo Clinic Rochester

• Abbott Northwestern Hospital Inc

• Colorado College

• Mayo Clinic

Procedures Preformed

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• Disc Replacement
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Dural Repair or Other Spinal Spinal Cord Repair
• Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
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Conditions Treated

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• Ataxia
• Back Pain
• Bursitis
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• Lange Award for “Outstanding Performance in Medicine”
• AMA-ERF Plaque
• Medical Auxiliary Award for Outstanding Performance during junior year

Education

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• Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1720069198
NPPES Provider LastName		PETTINE
NPPES Provider FirstName		KENNETH
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		80534
NPPES Provider State		CO
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		378.0
Distinct Opioid Count		4.0
Opioid Claim Count		161.0
Percent Opioid Claims		42.59

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1720069198
Last Name Of The Provider	PETTINE
First Name Of The Provider	KENNETH
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