Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS

@CraigLouer

Peds Ortho & Spine surgeon, Proud husband and father (👧x2 and 👦); Co-host of #PedsOrthoPodcast; Goals: Advocate, Educate, Inspire; Opinions are my own

Nashville, TN

Joined July 2020

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · May 30

Congratulations to Austin Montgomery, our 2024-25 Vanderbilt Spine Deformity Research Fellow, on completing his research year! He is an exceptionally talented, diligent, and personable individual. Ortho Residencies be on the lookout for his application this fall!

CraigLouer's tweet image. Congratulations to Austin Montgomery, our 2024-25 Vanderbilt Spine Deformity Research Fellow, on completing his research year!

He is an exceptionally talented, diligent, and personable individual.

Ortho Residencies be on the lookout for his application this fall!

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · May 17

Final post from #POSNA2025. It was a highlight to share our research from the @childrensspine Pediatric Spine Study Group regarding when to utilize #HaloGravityTraction prior to Growing Rod Treatment for #EarlyOnsetScoliosis. I loved the feedback and can’t wait to share more!

CraigLouer's tweet image. Final post from #POSNA2025. It was a highlight to share our research from the @childrensspine Pediatric Spine Study Group regarding when to utilize #HaloGravityTraction prior to Growing Rod Treatment for #EarlyOnsetScoliosis. I loved the feedback and can’t wait to share more!

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Mar 29

Didn’t know how great this would be until after session 1. Fantastic idea and push from @ACatanzanoMD and Orthopediatrics to make this a reality. Can’t wait until next session!

AAnthony Catanzano@ACatanzanoMD · Mar 28

So excited to start our Young Spine Surgeon Program! Starting out is HARD and stressful and we don't always want to talk about it. With support of Orthopediatrics and incredible mentors, this is a platform to develop careers and relationships to help get through these challenges!

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Jun 11

Started better than it ended but still a great time #usmnt @USMNT #nashville

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Jun 9

Great work from the @POSNA_org podcast team on the Annual meeting coverage. If you couldn’t make the meeting, listen for the highlights! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ped…

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Dan Perry@MrDanPerry · May 27

The BASIS study is now the biggest randomised trial in scoliosis care. All the major UK scoliosis centres participating…. Night time bracing vs full time bracing? 428 recruited (780 target) - 55% 😃. BASISstudy.org @NIHRresearch @CTRU_Sheffield @BritOrthopaedic

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Shriners Children’s St. Louis@ShrinersStLouis · May 27

When Carter was four, he and his family made the difficult decision to amputate and add a prosthetic - a decision that has never held him back. He has since played wheelchair basketball for Team USA and is now a professional adaptive golfer! Read more: ow.ly/OLTU50VFCth

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · May 16

Not all work and no play at #POSNA2025. Catching up with friends and colleagues and making memories is one of the best things about this organization. Until next time!

CraigLouer's tweet image. Not all work and no play at #POSNA2025. Catching up with friends and colleagues and making memories is one of the best things about this organization. Until next time!

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · May 16

Another great day as #POSNA2025 wraps up. Proud of our Vandy research team @VUMCOrtho and my partners’ successful projects. Congratulations to Dr. Schoenecker on his “Best Basic Science Paper” Award

CraigLouer's tweet image. Another great day as #POSNA2025 wraps up. Proud of our Vandy research team @VUMCOrtho and my partners’ successful projects. Congratulations to Dr. Schoenecker on his “Best Basic Science Paper” Award

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · May 14

#POSNA2025 off to a great start! We have a packed house with some great research from my partners at Vanderbilt Peds Ortho @vumc_ortho

CraigLouer's tweet image. #POSNA2025 off to a great start! We have a packed house with some great research from my partners at Vanderbilt Peds Ortho @vumc_ortho

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Dr. Suken A. Shah@drsukenshah · Apr 21

Come join us in Las Vegas for a combined reception with the crew from @radychildrens on May 15. 🎉 It will be a great time to connect with your friends and colleagues at #POSNA2025. If you plan on attending, please RSVP here: lnkd.in/eWSzfstu @POSNA_org

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center@VUMCDiscoveries · May 9

A recent study, led by @CraigLouer of @VUMCCHildren, found that a calculation using upper curve flexibility and vertebral tilt angles improves probability of shoulder balance after scoliosis surgery in teens. discoveries.vanderbilthealth.com/2025/05/novel-…

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Apr 7

Very proud of this publication for both the collaboration with UNC Thurston Arthritis center for a unique application of their data AND the hard work and dedication of a lead author, friend and mentee Alysa Nash. Great to see this in print! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40183211/

CraigLouer's tweet image. Very proud of this publication for both the collaboration with UNC Thurston Arthritis center for a unique application of their data AND the hard work and dedication of a lead author, friend and mentee Alysa Nash. Great to see this in print!

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40183211/

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Mar 23

Rainy day plans

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Mar 23

This past week, we had the tremendous pleasure of hosting @drsukenshah for an evening of #scoliosis teaching. He also graciously observed my OR as a “surgical coach”. Great exp. and I highly recommend to anyone looking to identify blind spots and up their game

CraigLouer's tweet image. This past week, we had the tremendous pleasure of hosting @drsukenshah for an evening of #scoliosis teaching.

He also graciously observed my OR as a “surgical coach”. Great exp. and I highly recommend to anyone looking to identify blind spots and up their game

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Jan 24

Let’s do it! Will be a great meeting!

DDr. Suken A. Shah@drsukenshah · Jan 21

G'day Mates! Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of representing the @SRS_org with Ashtin Neuschaefer, CAE, and Leah Skogman, CMP, on a site visit to #Sydney, Australia to prep for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Sydney offers stunning views from the harbor, a beautiful, modern…

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Dec 6

Last night of #ipos2024. Glad to be heading home with some fantastic memories! @POSNA_org

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights | The Knight Report@RutgersOn3 · Nov 23

#Rutgers Football HC Greg Schiano called a timeout to ice #Illinois before a 58-yard FG attempt. Bret Bielema saw the kick had no chance and decided not to kick the FG after the timeout. He went for it on 4th and 13 on the 40 and scored a TD to win the game. 👉…

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Nov 20

Also—not so sure Dr Pepper should be so untrustworthy

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From @Davembmd but liked so much had to share

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Craig R Louer Jr, MD FAAOS@CraigLouer · Nov 20

From @Davembmd but liked so much had to share

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