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Robert J. Spinner, M.D.
 Robert J. Spinner, M.D.
SummaryWe have developed a multi-channel nerve tube as a possible alternative for peripheral nerve graft repair. The conduit is made of the biomaterial PCLF (poly(caprolactone fumarate), that was also recently invented at the Mayo Clinic and is flexible and easy to suture. Currently the tube is being used to investigate the influence of multi-channel structure on the support of regeneration across larger nerve gaps and improve the accuracy of regeneration by separately guiding groups of regenerating axons. Advantages of the use of nerve tubes versus repair with an autograft (the clinical gold standard) are that there is no donor-site morbidity (pain, sensory abnormality, separate incisions, etc.) and that they can be produced in different sizes/dimensions. The multi-channel nerve tubes are currently being investigated in the rat sciatic nerve model using a new method of functional analysis -- namely applying gait analysis techniques which are being used increasingly in humans to rats (specifically, by measuring the ankle angle through various phases). This reseach relates to clinical work in the Mayo Clinic interdisciplinary Brachial Plexus Clinic. Recent publicationsSee a listing of my publications Education
Chief Resident
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Neurologic Surgery
Residency
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Neurologic Surgery
Fellowship
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Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Dr. David Kline)
Chief Resident
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Junior Assistant Resident
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General and Thoracic Surgery
Internship
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General and Thoracic Surgery
Research Fellowship
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Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
M.D.
B.S.
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Humanities and Science
MST
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Greek and Latin Literature
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