DUANE D.H. PITT, MD
Medical Practice at Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
License number
Arizona 28521
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Orthopaedic Surgery
Address
Address
8573 E Princess Dr SUITE 221, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone
(480) 656-4048
(480) 247-6146 (Fax)
(480) 247-6146 (Fax)
Professional information
Duane Pitt, Scottsdale AZ
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Specialist
Address:
8573 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Education:
Medical School - University of California, Irvine
University of Southern California, Center for Spinal Surgery, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Southern California, Center for Spinal Surgery, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Languages:
English
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Medical Association
Awards and Publications:
American Cancer Society Fellowship 1991, American Cancer Society Fellowship 1990, Huston CW, Pitt DDH , Lane C. Strategies for Treating Osteoporosis and Its Neurologic Complications“ Applied Neurology April 2005 1(4), Devlin VJ, Pitt DD. “The Evolution of Surgery of the Anterior Spinal Column. In Devlin VJ (editor): Anterior Spinal Column Surgery.” Spine: State of the Art Reviews. Henley & Belfus. 1998, Sep.; 12(3) 493-527, Dietrich RB, Lis LE, Greensite FS, Pitt DD. “Normal MR Appearance of the Pituitary Gland in the First Two Years of Life.” American Journal of Neuroradiology. 1995, Aug.; 16(7):1413-9
Board certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
About:
As a proven leader in the surgical treatment of various spine conditions, deformity such as scoliosis, degenerative issues, as well as trauma related problems
that affect many, Dr...
Dr. Duane D Pitt, Scottsdale AZ - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Address:
Desert Institute for Spine Disorders PC
8573 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale 85255
(480) 656-4048 (Phone), (480) 247-6146 (Fax)
8573 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale 85255
(480) 656-4048 (Phone), (480) 247-6146 (Fax)
Procedures:
Scoliosis
Conditions:
Herniated Disc, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 2004
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Arabic, Spanish
Hospitals:
Desert Institute for Spine Disorders PC
8573 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale 85255
Arrowhead Hospital
18701 North 67Th Ave, Glendale 85308
Paradise Valley Hospital
3929 East Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
8573 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale 85255
Arrowhead Hospital
18701 North 67Th Ave, Glendale 85308
Paradise Valley Hospital
3929 East Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032
Education:
Medical School
University Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine
Graduated: 1994
Loma Linda University Med Center
Graduated: 1999
University Of Southern California (Usc) University Hospital
Graduated: 2000
University Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine
Graduated: 1994
Loma Linda University Med Center
Graduated: 1999
University Of Southern California (Usc) University Hospital
Graduated: 2000
Methods And Apparatus For Annealing Sutures
US Patent:
2003017, Sep 11, 2003
Filed:
Apr 7, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/408857
Inventors:
Duane Pitt - Scottsdale AZ, US
Christopher Jobe - Redlands CA, US
Christopher Jobe - Redlands CA, US
Assignee:
Loma Linda University Medical Center
International Classification:
A61B017/04
US Classification:
606/139000, 606/148000
Abstract:
The present invention is related to methods and apparatus that can enhance the security of a suture knot by annealing a portion of the suture knot. Such a suture knot is less likely to fail by slippage. Advantageously, the methods and apparatus can operate in a liquid environment, such as the inside of a body. Conventional knots made from monofilament sutures exhibit an unfortunate tendency to slip or untie. A surgeon can tie a conventional monofilament suture using standard knot tying techniques and anneal the suture. The annealing can fuse the tails of the suture together, thereby preventing failure by slippage. In one embodiment, the annealing textures the surface of the monofilament tails, thereby increasing friction and resistance to slippage. In another embodiment, the annealing is applied to the last throw in the knot.