Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Lenke is one of the world’s foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. He is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex reconstructive spine surgery for children and adults. In addition to deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis, he also treats structural imbalances of the spinal column.

Dr. Lenke is a prolific researcher and author; he chairs numerous scientific organizations and educational courses; and he has developed surgical technologies and methods that are taught worldwide. Dr. Lenke combines the highest level of surgical expertise with high-quality patient care. We invite you to learn more about Dr. Lenke’s leadership in spine surgery.

Academic Updates
Dr. Lenke Chairs IMAST
For the 6th consecutive year, Dr. Lenke has been appointed chairman of the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), which is the largest international spine meeting.

Clinical Updates
Vertebral Column Resection
Dr. Lenke's paper on this innovative technique was the winner of the prestigious Russel H. Hibbs award for Best Clinical Presentation at the 2007 Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland.