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Spenser Cassinelli, MD

  • Specialities

    Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, Total Ankle Replacement, Trauma; Deformity Correction, Bunion Surgery, Achilles Tendon Ruptures Arthritis & Sports-Related Injuries

  • Fellowship

    Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

  • Residency

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California

  • Medical School

    University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno Nevada

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

About Spenser Cassinelli, MD

Dr. Cassinelli attended the University of Nevada, Reno for both his undergraduate studies and medical school. He completed his residency at the Harbor – UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA, and his Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. He specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, total ankle replacement, trauma, deformity correction, bunion surgery, Achilles tendon ruptures, arthritis, and sports-related injuries. He joined the Reno Orthopedic Center in 2019 and enjoys outdoor activities such as running, golfing, and snowboarding.

Publications

  • Publications

    Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery, 4th edition. Chapter 189 Hallux Rigidus: Introduction and Non-Operative Care. Authors: Harris TG, Cassinelli SJ

  • Cassinelli SJ, Moss LK, Lee DC, Phillips J, Harris, TG. Delayed Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Missed, Low-Energy Lisfranc Injuries. Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Oct;37(10): 1084-1090. PMID 27344055

  • Cassinelli SJ, Herman R, Harris TG. Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus. Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Oct;37(10): 1137-1145. PMID 27694269

  • Ho NC, Sangiorgio SN, Cassinelli S, Shymon S, Fleming J, Agrawal V, Ebramzadeh E, Harris TG. Biomechanical Comparison of Fixation Stability Using a Lisfranc Plate Versus Transarticular Screws. Foot and Ankle Surg. 2019 Feb;25(1):71-78. PMID 29409256

  • Cassinelli SJ, Harris TG, Giza E, Kreulen C, Matheny LM, Robbins CM, Clanton TO. Use of Anatomic Landmarks in Ankle Arthroscopy to Determine Accuracy of Syndesmotic Reduction: A Cadaveric Study. Foot Ankle Spec. 2019 May 21: 1938640019846972. PMID: 31113242

  • Cassinelli SJ, Chen S, Charlton TP, Thordarson DB. Early Outcomes and Complications of Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Treatment of Hallux Rigidus in the United States. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Oct;40(10):1140-1148. PMID 31195830

  • An TW, Cassinelli SJ, Charlton TP, Pfeffer GB, Thordarson DB. Radiographic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Symptomatic Synthetic Cartilage Implant. Foot Ankle Int. 2020 Jan;41(1):25-30. PMID 31538827

  • Presentations

    Surgical trainees in “warm up” simulations of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

  • Poster Presentation at Association for Surgical Education, Orlando, FL April 2013. Presenter: Richardson C (involved in completion of project, not currently in publication)

  • Delayed Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Missed, Low-Energy Lisfranc Injuries.

  • Podium Presentation at 39th Annual Dana M. Street Research Symposium. Torrance, CA June 2016. Presenter: Cassinelli SJ

  • Delayed Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Missed, Low-Energy Lisfranc Injuries.

  • Poster presentation at Western Orthopaedic Association 80th Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA September 2016. Presenter: Cassinelli SJ

  • Comparing the Fixation Stability of the Dorsal Lisfranc Plate to Transarticular Screws: A Biomechanical Study in Cadaveric Feet.

  • Poster Presentation at 2017 AOFAS Annual meeting. Seattle, WA July 2017. Presenter: Shymon, SJ

  • Early Outcomes and Complications of Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Treatment of Hallux Rigidus in the United States Podium Presentation at 2019 Cedars-Sinai Research Day. June 2019 Presenter: Cassinelli SJ

  • Post-Operative Foot and Ankle Pain Management in 2019.

  • Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds. Los Angeles, CA. July 2019. Presenter: Spenser Cassinelli

  • Early Outcomes and Complications of Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Treatment of Hallux Rigidus in the United States Poster Presentation at 2019 AOFAS Annual meeting. Chicago, IL September 2019. Presenter: Cassinelli SJ

My foot had broken severely, but Dr. Cassinelli put it back together. I’m very grateful to him for repairing my bones with such skill and making me able to walk again. It was a harrowing experience for me, but once I had visited the ROC, I felt I was in good hands. Recommend 100%.

Brooke

Dr. Cassinelli was very thorough in explaining my long-term foot issues, and in doing the foot surgery needed to help my mobility. Dr. Cassinelli is friendly and takes his time in answering your questions. He understands that a patient places a lot of trust in what a doctor recommends...

Bob

Dr. Cassinelli made a very hard time in my life so much better. I loved his bedside manner and the thoroughness of explaining to me what to expect on this horrible journey. He was very patient with all my questions PLUS he got every single one of my jokes. Hopefully I never have to see him or ROC again but if the awful ever happens again, ROC and especially Dr. Cassinelli will be my go-to. Thank you for helping me through the pain and recovery.

Sierra

Nurse Practitioner