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Hongtao Michael Guo

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Box 3077, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


As an interventional spine specialist, I see patients with spine related problems, neck pain with/without associated arm symptoms, and back pain with/without associated leg symptoms. I perform spine related injections and other procedures with or without fluoroscopic guidance. I consider my patients as my teammates, and we work together to tackle the problems they have. My goal is to return them to better functioning and quality of life. I also work closely with excellent spine surgeons in our Spine Center for cases that fail to improve with conservative treatments.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2021 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Neurosurgery · 2024 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Recent Publications


Development of a low back pain care pathway in an academic hospital system: results of a consensus process.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · January 3, 2024 BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant component of healthcare expenditures. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been highlighted as a key resource to improve the quality of care. This study aime ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Osteoimmunology: Interactions With the Immune System in Spinal Fusion.

Journal Article Int J Spine Surg · December 27, 2023 Spinal fusion is important for the clinical success of patients undergoing surgery, and the immune system plays an increasingly recognized role. Osteoimmunology is the study of the interactions between the immune system and bone. Inflammation impacts the o ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Kentucky, College of Medicine · 2001 M.D.
University of Kentucky · 1997 Ph.D.