Dr. Wood’s research interests include the effects of instrumentation for spinal deformity, the dynamics of the intervertebral disc and alternative methods and implants for spinal surgery. He has also worked with European scientists to develop restorable implants for use in spinal fixation. His work has been published widely in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Spine, Journal of Biomechanics and Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
Dr. Wood earned his medical degree at Albany (N.Y.) Medical College and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has completed a spine surgery fellowship at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
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