Meghan Cerpa
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Dr. Meghan Cerpa is a leading spine surgeon-researcher whose work centers on improving surgical safety and outcomes in spinal deformity and instrumentation. Her most impactful contribution comes from a landmark study using the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) morbidity and mortality database, which analyzed over 100,000 spinal surgeries to define the incidence and risk factors for instrumentation-related complications. This work, cited 35 times, established critical benchmarks for patient safety, revealing that complication rates vary significantly by surgical approach and patient demographics. Dr. Cerpa’s research has directly informed clinical guidelines, helping surgeons minimize risks like implant failure and wound infections. Beyond this, she has published extensively on adult and pediatric spinal deformity, with a focus on evidence-based strategies to reduce perioperative morbidity. Her contributions have been recognized by the SRS, and she is a sought-after speaker at international spine conferences. By translating large-scale database analyses into actionable surgical insights, Dr. Cerpa continues to shape safer, more effective care for patients undergoing complex spinal reconstruction.
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