Education

Spine Surgery Fellowship

LA Spine Institute (2007-2008)
1301 20th Street, Suite 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(888) 774-6376
Director: Rick B. Delamarter, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Oregon Health & Sciences University (2003-2007)
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-8991
Chairman: Jung U. Yoo, M.D.
Morris Hughes Award

Surgical Internship

University of Vermont: Fletcher Allen Healthcare (2002-2003)
Robert T. Stafford Hall, 4th Floor
Burlington, VT 05405-0084
(802) 656-2250
Chairman: Claude E. Nichols III, M.D.
Surgical Intern of the Year

Medical School

Oregon Health & Sciences University (1998-2002)
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road 
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-9000
Magna Cum Laude

Undergraduate

University of Oregon Honors College (1992-1997)
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 346-1000
BA General Science, Minors Business, Biology, Chemistry
Cum Laude

High School

Sunset High School (1988-1992)
13840 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
Apollo Award

Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

Legacy Hospitals (Meridian Park, Emanuel)
St. Vincent's Hospital

University Affiliations

University of Oregon
Oregon Health & Sciences University
The Spine Institute, Santa Monica, CA

Publications

Tatsumi, RT, Gallina JM, Pradhan, BB, Kropf MA, Bae HW, Kanim LE, Delamarter RB.  Compassionate Use of ProDisc-L.  Submitted to Spine.

Tatsumi, RT, Gallina JM, Pradhan, BB, Kropf MA, Bae HW, Kanim LE, Delamarter RB.  Results and Outcomes of Multi-level Compassionate Use of ProDisc-C.  Submitted to Spine.

Tatsumi, RT, Gallina JM, Davis T.  Cervical Epidural Injections.  2007.  Submitted to Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedics.

Tatsumi, RT, Davis, T, Kropf M.  Cervical Discitis Following a Cervical Epidural Injection.  2007.  Submitted to JBJS. 

Pradham B, Tatsumi RT, Gallina J.  Does Ketorolac Really Affect Spinal Fusion Rates.  Accepted to Spine.

Tatsumi, RT.  Prediction of Adjacent Compression Fractures Following Kyphoplasty   Submitted to Spine.

Tatsumi RT, Yoo JU, Hart RA.  Early Complications Following Anterior and Posterior Fusion/Instrumentation for Multi-level Cervical Spine Disease. Accepted to Spine.

Tatsumi RT, Yoo JU, Liu Q, Hart RA.  Biomechanical Differences in Posterior Instrumented Rod Constructs Spanning the Cervico-Thoracic Junction.  Spine.  2007.  32;10:1072-1076.               

Tatsumi RT.  Methemoglobinemia:An Institutional and Literature Review.  Chest 2002

Lynch J, Tatsumi RT, Altenburg JR.  Residual Paralysis in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Patients Receiving Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Intraoperatively.  Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1999.

Tatsumi RT.  Silver Ion’s Disinfectant Properties, Oregon Honors College Senior Thesis, 1997.

Book Chapters

Tatsumi RT, Hart RA.  Cervical, Thoracolumbar and Sacral Fractures In: Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care  eds. Asenio JA and Trunkey D. 5th Edition.  Mosby, Inc; 2008.

Tatsumi, R, Gallina J, Bae H.  Early Clinical Results of Nucleus Arthoplasty Technology In:   Nucleus Athroplasty Technology. eds Davis RJ, Girardi FP, Cammisa FP. Minneapolis: Raymedica LLC, 2007.

Tatsumi R, Herzberg A.  Avascular Necrosis.  In: The 5-Minute Pain Management Consult.eds. Sibell DM, Kirsch, JR. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams, & Wilkins; 2007.

Presentations

Predictors and Prevalence of Additional Vertebral Compression Fractures Treated with Kyphoplasty Following Initial Kyphoplasty.  Podium Presentation.  North Pacific Orthopaedic Society.  Union, Wa. 9/18-20, 2008.

Clinical and Radiologic Evaluation of Cervical Disc Replacements in Compassionate Use Patients: 2-4 Year Follow-up.  Podium Presentation.  NASS Toronto, Canada 10/16/08.

Results and Analysis of Compassionate Use of Lumbar Disc Replacements: Up to Four Year Follow-up.  E-Poster.  NASS.  Toronto, Canada 10/08

Prevalence and Predictors of Patients Undergoing Kyphoplasty for Additional Vertebral Compression Fractures After Initial Kyphoplasty.  Western Orthopaedic Association, Maui, Hawaii. 7/25/08.

Vertebroplasty versus Kyphoplasty.  Spine and Wine Conference.  Portland, OR  4/14/08

Posterior Cervico-Thoracic Instrumentation Constructs.  Podium Presentation.  82nd Annual North Pacific Orthopaedic Society, Sun Valley, ID.  9/12/07

Posterior Cervico-Thoracic Instrumentation Constructs.  Podium Presentation.  46th Dillehunt Memoral Lectureship/Lamplighter Lectureship.  Portland, OR.  5/19/07.

Mechanical Comparison of Posterior Constructs For Cervico-Thoracic Fixation.  Podium Presentation.  Cervical  Spine Research Society.  Palm Beach, FL.  11/06. 

Mechanical Comparison of Posterior Constructs For Cervico-Thoracic Fixation.  Poster #38.  Scoliosis Research Society.  41st Annual Meeting.  Monterey, CA.  9/14/06. P.211.

Early Complications Following Anterior and Posterior Fusion/Instrumentation for Multi-level Cervical Spine Disease.  Poster Presentation at Cervical Spine Research Society. Boston, MA 12/12/04.

Methemoglobinemia:An Institutional and Literature Review.  Poster Presentation.  Chest Conference, San Diego, CA 11/2002.

Proffesional Organizations / Activities       

- North America Spine Society 2008 to Present
- American Academy of Orthpaedic Society
- North Pacific Orthopaedic Society
- The Salvation Army Disaster Relief Volunteer 2007
- OHSU High School Sports Physical Volunteer 2007
- OHSU Orthopaedic Residency Education Committee Representative 2004-07
- ACGME Resident Representative 2004-05
- Alpha Omega Alpha Member
- American Academy of Orthopaedics Resident Member
- Doernbecher Foundation Volunteer 2004-07
- Pajama Jam- Medical staff 5/04,5/05
- Softball tournament 6/19/04
- Heart of Doernbecher Auction 10/23/04
- Shriner’s Hospital Ski Instructor 1997-2002

Awards

- Frank B. Smith Memorial Award 2008
- Lloyd Taylor Western Orthopaedic Association Research Award 2008
- OHSU Morris Hughes Senior Resident Award 2007
- Frank B. Smith Memorial Research Award 2007
- Cervical Spine Research Society Resident Research Award- 3rd Place 2006
- OHSU Emergency Room Consultant of the Year 2005
- Who’s Who In Executives and Professionals 2005OHSU Rose Award 2001, 2003, 2004
- University of Vermont Resident Instructor of the Year 2003
- Oregon Health & Sciences University Community Service Award 2002
- Oregon Health & Sciences University Medical School Class President 2000
- Oregon Health & Sciences University Academic Scholarship 1998
- Japan American Citizens League Academic Scholarship 1998
- University of Oregon Dean of Students Service Award 1998
- University of Oregon Koyl Cup Award (Junior Male of the Year) 1997
- Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities 1996,2000
- American Academy of Distinguished Students 1996-97
- Eagle Scout 1992

National Meetings Attended

- AO Spine North America Adv. Principles & Treatment of Spinal Disorders 2/08.
- American Academy of Orthopaedics.  SanFrancisco, CA. 3/07.
- AO Spine North America Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders 3/9/07.
- Cervical Spine Research Society, 34th Annual Meeting, Palm Beach, FL.  11/30/06.
- Scoliosis Research Society.  41st Annual Meeting.  Monterey, CA.  9/14/06.
- American Academy of Orthopaedics.  Chicago, IL. 5/05.
- Cervical Spine Research Society, 32nd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.  11/30/04.

Links

http://www.esurgeon.com/rtatsumi/
http://orthodoc.aaos.org/DrTatsumi/
http://www.spineuniverse.com/mdpage.php?doctorID=5982