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Dr. Kurt Von Rueden graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1982 before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical College in Chicago, IL. He then completed a fellowship in Cervical Spine and Spinal Deformity Surgery at North American Spine Society Traveling Fellowship in 1995.
Dr. Von Rueden has one office in Texas where he specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Von Rueden works with one doctor, Dr. Richard Wupperman.
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Specialties
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Von Rueden can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in Texas, Dr. Von Rueden is trained to treat and identify all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system, including the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints. After making a diagnosis, Dr. Von Rueden will often resort to surgery when all the other treatment options have already been exhausted or ruled out. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
Special Interests
- Adult Spinal Deformities
- Pediatric Spinal Deformities
- Scoliosis
- Surgery of Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Regions
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical College • Chicago, IL
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
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North American Spine Society Traveling Fellowship
Fellowship in Cervical Spine and Spinal Deformity Surgery • 1995
Languages Spoken
- English