Matthew T. Bennett, M.D.

Specialization:

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Education/Residency:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
    1991-1995 Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
    Graduated with Honors
    Ho-Nun-De-Kah, Golden Key, Delta Sigma Gamma National Honor Societies, Dean's List
  • Doctor of Medicine
    1995-1999 Upstate Medical University - Syracuse, NY
    Medical School Admissions Committee
    Vice-President Clinical Campus Class of 1999
  • General Surgery Internship
    1999-2000 Upstate Medical University - Syracuse, NY
  • Orthopedic Residency Training Program
    2000-2004 Upstate Medical University - Syracuse, NY
  • Resident Representative Education Committee
    American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Resident Council
  • Spine Surgery Fellowship
    2004-2005 Texas Back Institute - Plano, TX

Publications/Presentations:

  • "Bone Morphogenic Proteins in Spinal Surgery: Containment is Crucial"
     Bennett, MT, Dickerman RD Spine Journal. 2006 August in press.
  • "Preventing Adjacent Level Disease after Lumbar Fusion: Facet Preservation is Mandatory"
     Dickerman RD, Reynolds A., Bennett MT, Rashbaum RF, Hochschuler Submitted for publication Journal of Neurosurgery Spine.
  • ProDisc Lumbar Artificial Disc
     Zigler JE, Bennett MT In Kim, Cammisa, Fessler, eds. Dynamic Reconstruction of the Lumbar Spine. Thieme Medical Publishers, New York. 2005. pp. 179-185.
  • Disc Prosthesis for Lumbar Degenerative Disease and Axial Instability - ProDisc
     Bennett MT, Zigler JE Seminars in Spine Surgery December 2005
  • "Acute Spinal Cord Compression Caused by Vertebral Hemangioma"
     Dickerman RD, Bennett MT Spine Journal. 2005 Sep-Oct;5(5):582-4.
  • "Corticosteroid-Induced Myopathy in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: a Role for Anticatabolic Agents?"
     Dickerman RD, Joseph AM, Bennett MT Spinal Cord. 2006 Apr;44(4):263-4.
  • "Physical Function After Total Knee and Hip Replacement Equals Age-Matched Norms for Patients Over 65"
     Ayers DC, Jain RK, Setter K, Bennett MT, Rogers M, Murray DG, Franklin PD, Bertolo G; The Journal of Arthroplasty 15(2) February 2000 (abstract)

  • Research and Presentations:

  • "Utilization of BMP-7 (OP-1) for ALIF:
    Bennett MY, Guyer RD, Zigler JE, Sachs BL, Bosita RV Presented at the Texas Back Institute Scientific Program 2005 Project ongoing.
  • "Predicors of Outcome for Total Disc Replacement"
     Bennett MT, Ohnmeiss D, Block A, Guyer RD
  • "Correlative Factors with Neuropraxic Injury and Total Disc Replacement"
     Dickerman RD, Bennett MT, Sachs BL, Zigler JE Presented at the Texas Back Institute Scientific Program 2005 Project ongoing.
  • "Predictors of Outcome for Total Disc Replacement"
     Bennett MT, Ohnmeiss D, Block A, Guyer RD Project ongoing.
  • "Short Segment Posterior Indirect Reduction and Stabilization of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures. Minimum Two Year Follow-Up."
     Connolly PJ, Corl K, LeFebvre D, Bennett MT Presented at New England Orthopedic Society 2002 and North American Spine Society 2004.
  • "Efficacy of Steroids in Decreasing the Risk of Airway Complications Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery"
     Bennett MT, Sagi HC, Brooks D, Won DS, Riew KD, Connolly PJ Presented at Cervical Spine Research Society 2002
  • "Outcome Analysis of Unicortial Cervical Plate Fixation"
     Bennett MT, Beutler WJ, Connolly PJ Presented at New England Orthopedic Society 2002
  • "Patient Predictors of Outcome Following Total Joint Arthroplasty"
     Ayers DC, Jain RK, Setter KJ, Bennett MT, Rogers M, Murray DG, Franklin PD, Bertolo G Presented at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2002.
  • "Intermediate Term Follow-Up of a Tapered Cementless Femoral Component."
     Ayers, D.C., Bennett, M.T. Presented at Japanese Hip Society Meeting, 2000

Professional Organizations:

  • New York State License
  • Member North American Spine Society
  • Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Member Broome County Medical Society

Affiliations:

  • Courtesy privileges at Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
  • Courtesy privileges at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
  • Courtesy privileges at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY