Residency
University of Kansas Medical Center, Orthopaedics, 2007 to Present

Education
University of Kansas School of Medicine, M.D., May 2007
Truman State University, Physics, June 2003

Honors and Awards

• Investigator Award, Society of Lateral Access Surgery, 2013
• Frederico Adler Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Research, 2012
• Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2006
• Summa cum Laude, Truman State University, 2003
• Sigma Phi Sigma, National Physics Honor Society, Truman State University, 2003
• Phi Beta Kappa, National Academic Honors Society, Truman State University, 2003

• North America Spine Society
• Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Society of Lateral Access Surgeons
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• AO Spine

Staged Multi-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Sagittal Deformity

• Analyzed a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of adult scoliosis
• Lansford TL, Cueler J, Ames C, Mundis G, Deviren, V. To be submitted

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion chapter in The Spine

• Lansford TL, Deviren V

Radiographic and Patient-based Outcome Analysis of Different Bone Grafting Techniques in the Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis with Minimum Four Year Follow-up:  Allograft vs. Autograft/Allograft Combination

• Analyzed the best bone graft for Scoliosis Spine Surgery
• Lansford TL, Burton DC, Asher MA, Lai SM. Spine J. March  8 2013

Bending the Cost Curve in Spine Surgery

• This was a review of previous studies looking at how new technology can at times save money but at other times is a waste of health care expense
• Esparza M, Lansford T, Hu S, Burch S, Berven S

Arthroscopic Treatment of Pipkin Type I Femoral Head Fracture: A Report of Two Cases

• Described minimally invasive technique for treatment of femur fractures
• Lansford TL, Munns SW,. J Ortho Trauma July 26 2012

The Effects of Cement Augmentation Technique and Volume on Pedicle Screw Fixation in Osteopenic Bone:  A Cadaveric Study.

• After creating new technique for putting in screws into osteoporotic bone, this technique was analyzed.
• Lansford TL, Burton DC, Mciff TE.

Forequarter Amputation with Targeted Muscle Reinnervation via Forearm Free-Fillet Flap for Multiple Degree Upper Extremity Myoelectric Prosthesis

• Described new technique to create more intuitive prosthesis using the patients own muscles with control coming directly from their brain.
• Lansford TL, Templeton KJ, Toby EB.. J Ped Ortho

Implementation and Enforcement of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Strategies in Trauma Patients.

• Implemented and analyzed a protocol to help patients avoid pneumonia while in the ICU
• Heimes J, Braxton C, Nazir N, Shik N, Carlton E, Lansford T, Alley J, McDonnell J, Rogers T, Moncure M. Surg Infect. 2011 Feb 24

Residual Deformity after Treatment of Pediatric Femur Fractures with Flexible Titanium Nails.

• Described how femur fractures in pediatric patients due with the treatment of flexible nails and how this can be improved.
• Sagan ML, Datta JC, Olney BW, Lansford TJ, McIff TE. J Pediatr Orthop. 2010 Oct-Nov; 30(7): 638-43

Efficacy of a Pneumonia Prevention Protocol in the Reduction of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Trauma Patients.

• Implemented and analyzed a protocol to help patients avoid pneumonia while in the ICU
• Lansford T, Moncure M, Carlton E, Endress R, Shik N, Udobi K, Braxton C, Danks R. Surg Infect. 2007 Oct; 8(5): 505-10

Nonoperative Management of Epidural Hematomas and Subdural Hematomas:  Is it Safe in Lesions Measuring One Centimeter or Less?

• Analyzed and instructed others on the best management of epidural and subdural hematomas
• De Souza M, Moncure M, Lansford T, Albaugh G, Tarnoff M, Goodman M, Endress R, Ross SE. J Trauma. 2007 Aug; 63(2): 370-2

Three Dimensional Domain Structure in Epitaxial Barium Titanate Thin Films

• Investigated the structure of thin film optical switches for fiber optics.
• Towner DJ, Lansford TL, Wessels BW. Journal of Electroceramics 2004 July; 13: 89–93

Oral Presentations
Lansford TL (2013)  Staged Multi-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Sagittal Deformity. SOLAS, San Diego, CA

Lansford TL (2011) The Effects of Cement Augmentation Technique and Volume on Pedicle Screw Fixation in Osteopenic Bone:  A Cadaveric Study.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA

Lansford TL (2010) The Effects of Cement Augmentation Technique and Volume on Pedicle Screw Fixation in Osteopenic Bone:  A Cadaveric Study.  Kansas Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Via Christi Hospital, Wichita, KS

Lansford TL (2010) Forequarter Amputation with Targeted Muscle Reinnervation via Forearm Free-Fillet Flap for Multiple Degree Upper Extremity Myoelectric Prosthesis. Peltier Lecture. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Lansford TL (2010) The Effects of Cement Augmentation Technique and Volume on Pedicle Screw Fixation in Osteopenic Bone:  A Cadaveric Study. Postdoctorial Research Forum. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Lansford TL (2005) Radiographic and Patient-based Outcome Analysis of Different Bone Grafting Techniques in the Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis with Minimum Four Year Follow-up:  Allograft vs. Autograft/Allograft Combination.  Scoliosis Research Society 40th Annual Meeting & Course. Miami, FL

Lansford TL (2005) Radiographic and Patient-based Outcome Analysis of Different Bone Grafting Techniques in the Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis with Minimum Four Year Follow-up:  Allograft vs. Autograft/Allograft Combination. International Student Conference of Medical Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands

Lansford TL (2005) Efficacy of a Pneumonia Prevention Protocol in the Reduction of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Trauma Patients. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Eighteenth Scientific Assembly, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lansford TL (2005) Radiographic and Patient-based Outcome Analysis of Different Bone Grafting Techniques in the Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis with Minimum Four Year Follow-up:  Allograft vs. Autograft/Allograft Combination. Student Research Forum, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Lansford (2004) AKT Activation in Prostate Cancer. Student Research Forum, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Lansford TL (2003) Three Dimensional Domain Structure in Epitaxial Barium Titanate Thin Films. Northwestern Materials Research Summer Symposium. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Poster Presentations
Lansford TL (2013) Staged Multi-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Sagittal Deformity. AO Spine, Banff, Canada

Lansford TL (2011) The Effects of Cement Augmentation Technique and Volume on Pedicle Screw Fixation in Osteopenic Bone:  A Cadaveric Study.  Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA

Lansford TL (2005) Efficacy of a Pneumonia Prevention Protocol in the Reduction of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Trauma Patients. International Student Conference of Medical Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands

Lansford TL (2003) Laser Cooling and Trapping of Rubidium Atoms. The Truman Experience at the Capital, Jefferson City, MO

Lansford TL (2003) Laser Cooling and Trapping of Rubidium Atoms. Truman State University Undergraduate Research Symposium, Truman State University, Kirksville

Lansford TL (2002) Laser Cooling and Trapping of Rubidium Atoms. Truman State University Undergraduate Research Symposium, Truman State University, Kirksville