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Judd E. Cummings M.D.

Judd E. Cummings, M.D.

 

Judd E. Cummings, M.D.
Assistant Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery


Appointment Scheduling:
317-274-7372
or Pediatric 317-274-2500
Clinical Interests: 
Management of adult and pediatric patients with bone and soft tissue tumors or tumor-like conditions utilizing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. Operative treatment incorporates contemporary surgical techniques for removal of extremity, pelvic tumors, and spinal tumors.   Reconstructive techniques include limb sparing surgery using both endoprostheses and structural allografts.  Soft tissue tumors are treated with contemporary methods for resection and reconstruction including transposition of muscle flaps and utilization of adjuvant therapies .  Metastatic lesions of bone are managed with prophylactic stabilization, internal fixation, or resection and reconstruction for pain control and maintenance of patient mobility and quality of life .

Research Interests: 
Current research includes design of implants for surgical reconstruction in patients with benign and malignant bone lesions, utilization of large structural allografts, application of adjuvant therapies, and the use of compliant fixation for mega-endoprothestics.

Board Certification: 
Board eligible - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education:
MD: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska 2002

Residency:
Residency : Campbell Clinic-University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee 2007

Fellowships:
Fellowship: University of Utah - Huntsman Cancer Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, Musculoskeletal Oncology / Sarcoma Fellow 2008

Current Academic Appointments:
2008 - Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis , IN

Appointment Scheduling:
317-274-7372 or Pediatric 317-274-2500

Visit his Website: http://www.IUBoneTumor.com/

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