Menger accepted into premier scoliosis society

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, chief of complex spine surgery, associate professor of neurosurgery, and vice chair of neurosurgery at USA Health, was accepted into the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) as an active fellow. Menger is currently the only active fellow of the SRS in the Mobile area and one of five full members in Alabama.

The SRS is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 37 members. It has gained recognition as one of the world's premier spine societies, maintaining a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal deformities. 

“The SRS represents the top thought leaders in spinal deformity surgery,” Menger said. “I’m excited to learn from the collective knowledge of such a group and bring those lessons to USA Health.”

Part of the fellow requirement is to submit cases and outcomes. “Selection is a testament to our entire team from nursing to physical therapy to advanced practice providers,” Menger said. “We are very proud of the level of complex care we are able to provide here, locally, at USA Health. We continue to treat patients from throughout the region and look to build our interdisciplinary programs, including with pediatric orthopedics.”

A patient's scan before and after scoliosis treatment

Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual fellows support SRS’s commitment. Current membership includes more than 1,600 of the world’s leading spine surgeons, researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal deformities.

Active fellowship is limited to orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and to non-physician members of allied specialties. To become an active fellow, a surgeon must dedicate 20% of their practice to spinal deformity, have made a significant contribution to spinal problems, and successfully completed a three- to five-year candidate fellowship in the society.

To learn more about Menger and the work he is doing at USA Health’s Spine Institute, visit southspine.com.