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Biography
After high school, Dr. Martin attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During his time in Madison, Dr. Martin was an active researcher, and learned genetic laboratory techniques which he applied studying plant virology and prostate cancer. His research efforts were granted a Hilldale Research Award in 2005. He graduated with numerous academic honors, including a 4.0 GPA, a nomination to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, multiple CALS Merit Awards, and a special designation for honors in research. In 2006, he was named the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Most Outstanding Student.
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Education
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Publications
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Research
Dr. Martin has regularly presented original research at national and international spine meetings, and has authored or co-authored over 40 peer reviewed manuscripts. In addition, he served as a member of the publications committee for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) while a resident, and also served on the Grant Review Committee for the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation. He served as the Principle Investigator or Co-Principle Investigator on awarded grants from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), and the Iowa Orthopaedic Society (IOS).
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Awards, Honors and Recognitions
- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star": 2023, 2024
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Presentations
National and International Podium Presentations
- Martin CT, Mohamed AS, Skolasky RL, Kebaish, KM. The effect of prophylactic vertebroplasty on the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis and proximal junctional failure following long posterior spinal fusion in adult spinal deformity: a prospective study. Podium Presentation at the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. Kyoto, Japan. September 21-24, 2010.
- Martin, CT, Callaghan, JC, Liu, SS, Gao, Y, Johnston, RC. Disparity in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient Factors and Post-Operative Outcomes Based on Insurance Payer Type. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 21, 2013.
- Martin, CT, Callaghan, JC, Liu, SS, Gao, Y, Johnston, RC. Disparity in Access to Care and Pre-Operative Patient Characteristics Between Insurance Type in Joint Arthroplasty. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 21, 2013.
- Martin, CT, Morcuende, JA, Buckwalter, JA, and Miller, BJ. Pre-Referral Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Musculoskeletal Oncology Is Not Excessive. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. March 22, 2013.
- Martin, CT, Callaghan, JC, Liu, SS, Gao, Y, Johnston, RC. Disparity in Total Joint Arthroplasty Based on Insurance Payer Type. Podium Presentation at the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. April 18, 2013.
- Martin, CT, Morcuende, JA, Buckwalter, JA, and Miller, BJ. Pre-Referral MRI Use in Musculoskeletal Oncology Patients is Not Excessive. Podium Presentation at the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. April 20, 2013.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Wolf BR. 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality Following Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Review of 9,410 Cases. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 12, 2014.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Wolf BR. Risk Factors for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality Following Knee Arthroscopy: A Review of 12,271 patients. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 13, 2014.
- Martin, CT, Pugely, AJ, Gao, Y, Medozoa-Lattes, S, Ilgenfritz, RA, Callaghan, JJ, Weinstein, SL Increasing Hospital Charges in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusions. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 12, 2014.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Wolf BR. 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality Following Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Review of 9,410 Cases. Podium Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 25, 2014.
- Martin, CT, Pugely, AJ, Gao, Y, Ilgenfritz, RA, Weinstein, SL. Incidence and Risk Factors for Early Wound Complications After Spinal Arthrodesis in Children. Podium Presentation at the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. Anchorage, AK. September 11, 2014.
- Martin, CT, Pugely, AJ, Gao, Y, Medozoa-Lattes, S, Ilgenfritz, RA, Callaghan, JJ, Weinstein, SL Increasing Hospital Charges in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusions. Russel H. Hibbs Award Presentation at the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. Anchorage, AK. September 12, 2014.
- Martin, CT, Pugely, AJ, Gao, Y, Ilgenfritz, RA, Weinstein, SL. Incidence and Risk Factors for Early Wound Complications After Spinal Arthrodesis in Children. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 24, 2015.
- Martin, CT, Pugely, AJ, Gao, Y, Weinstein, SL. Renal Impairment as a Continuous Variable in Short Term Morbidity Risk Following Lumbar Spine Surgeries. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 26, 2015.
- Martin CT, Callaghan JJ, Warth LC, Liu SS, Goetz DD, Pugely AJ, Noiseux NO, Gao Y, Johnston RC. What Can and Can’t be Learned From Long Term Follow-Up Studies of Total Hip Replacement. Podium Presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. March 28-31, 2015.
- Martin CT, Duchman KR, Gao Y, Pugely AJ. The Effect of Smoking Cessation on Short Term Morbidity Risk in Lumbar Spine Surgery. Podium Presentation at the Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. October 2, 2015.
- Martin CT, D'Oro A, Buser Z, Youssef JA, Park JB, Meisel HJ, Brodke DS, Wang JC, Yoon ST.Trends And Costs Of Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion: A Comparison Of Inpatient And Outpatient Procedures. Podium Presentation at the AO Global Spine Congress. Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Co-Authored National or International Podium Presentations
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza SA, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short-Term Complications Between Spinal and General Anesthesia for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.Podium Presentation at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. November 3, 2012.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza SA, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short-Term Complications Between Spinal and General Anesthesia for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. March 19, 2013.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza SA, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short-Term Complications Between Spinal and General Anesthesia for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.Podium Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, March 21, 2013.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Callaghan JJ, Marsh JL. A Risk Calculator for Short Term Morbidity and Mortality Following Hip Fracture Surgery Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. March 22, 2013.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza SA, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short-Term Complications Between Spinal and General Anesthesia for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.Podium Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. April 19, 2013.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Mendoza SA. Outpatient Surgery Reduces Short-Term Complications in Lumbar Discectomy: An Analysis of 4,310 Patients from the ACS-NSQIP Database. Podium Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. April 19, 2013.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Callaghan JJ, Marsh JL. A Risk Calculator for Short Term Morbidity and Mortality Following Hip Fracture Surgery. Podium Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Ameilia Island, FL. April 20, 2013.
- Duchman KR , Gao Y, Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short Term Complications Between Unicompartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. November 8-10, 2013.
- Duchman KR , Gao Y, Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Callaghan JJ. Differences in Short Term Complications Between Unicompartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Podium Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. March 23-27, 2014.
- Pugely, AJ, Martin, CT, Callaghan, JJ. Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients With Chronic Renal Disease: Is It Worth The Risk? Podium Presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 25, 2015.
- Pugely, AJ, Martin, CT, Callaghan, JJ. The Influence of Comorbidities on Costs and Lengths of Stay Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 27, 2015.
- Pugely, AJ, Martin, CT, Gao, Y, Mendoza-Lattes, S. Causes and Risk Factors for 30-Day Unplanned Readmissions After Lumbar Spine Surgery. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 24, 2015.
- Pugely AJ, Duchman KR, Gao Y, Martin,CT, Kelly MP, Miller BJ. Primary Osteosarcoma of the Spine: Outcomes and Risk Factors for Survival Using the SEER Program Database. Podium Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. April 22-25, 2015.
- Westermann RW, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Martin CT, Ries Z, Amendola A, Wolf BR. Predictors and Causes of 30-Day Readmission after Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy: An Analysis of 15,228 cases. Podium Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. April 22-25, 2015.
- Otero JE, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Bedard NA, Martin CT, Callaghan JJ. Short Stay Total Joint Replacement: Any Difference Between Day 0 and Day 1 Discharge? Podium presentation at the 2016 AAOS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Otero JE, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Bedard NA, Martin CT, Callaghan JJ. Outpatient Total Joint Replacement: Is It Safe? Evaluation of Complications and Readmission Rates. Podium presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Bedard NA, Duchman KR, Elkins J, Gao Y, Callaghan JJ. Medicare’s Hospital Acquired Conditions Policy: A Problem of Non-Payment After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Podium presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Duchman KR, Pugely AJ, Martin CT, Gao Y, Callaghan JJ. The Tortoise and the Hare Increase Complications During Total Joint Arthroplasty. Podium presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Otero J, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Bedard NA, Martin CT, Callaghan JJ. Outpatient Total Joint Replacement: Is It Safe? Evaluation of Complications and Readmission Rates. Podium presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Pugely AJ, Bedard NA, Martin CT, Gao Y, Anthony CA, Noiseux N, Callaghan JJ. Can We Predict Discharge Status After Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Simple Calculator to Predict Home Discharge. Podium presentation at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
First Author National or International Posters
- Martin CT, Witham T, Kebaish, KM. Percutaneous sacro-pelvic fixation: two case reports and description of a new technique. E-Poster Presentation at the International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques. Toronto, Canada. July 21-24, 2010.
- Martin, CT, Morcuende, JA, Buckwalter, JA, and Miller, BJ. Pre-Referral MRI Use in Musculoskeletal Oncology Patients is Not Excessive: A Retrospective Case Series. Poster Presentation at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL. September 20-22, 2012.
- Martin, CT, Callaghan, JC, Liu, SS, Gao, Y, Johnston, RC. Disparity in Access to Care and Pre-Operative Patient Characteristics Between Insurance Type in Joint Arthroplasty. Poster Presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. January 26-29, 2013.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Wolf BR. Risk Factors for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality Following Elective Knee Arthroscopy: A Review of 12,271 patients From the NSQIP Database. Special Emphasis Poster at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Denver, Colorado. June 13, 2013.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Mendoza-Lattes S. Risk Factors for Systemic 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality After Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion or Arthroplasty: A Report of 3,056 Cases and Comparison of Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures. Poster Presentation at the Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, December 6, 2013.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, and Mendoza-Lattes SA. 30-Day Morbidity After Single Level ACDF: A Report of 2,914 Cases. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 11-15, 2014.
- Martin, CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Medozoa-Lattes SA, Ilgenfritz RA, Callaghan JJ, Weinstein SL Increasing Hospital Charges in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusions. Poster Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 23-27, 2014.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, and Mendoza-Lattes SA. 30-Day Morbidity After Single Level ACDF: A Report of 2,914 Cases. Poster Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 23-27, 2014.
- Martin CT, Heiner A, Pugely AJ Noiseux N. Acetabular Prosthesis Protrusion after Medial Acetabular Wall Breach in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Poster Presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 15-18, 2014.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Medozoa-Lattes S, Ilgenfritz RA, Callaghan JJ, Weinstein SL. Increasing Hospital Charges in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusions. Poster Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, June 18-21, 2014.
- Martin CT, Callaghan JJ, Warth LC, Liu SS, Goetz DD, Pugely AJ, Noiseux NO, Gao Y, Johnston RC. What Can and Can’t be Learned From Long Term Follow-Up Studies of Total Hip Replacement. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. March 24-28, 2015.
- Martin CT, Callaghan JJ, Warth LC, Liu SS, Goetz DD, Pugely AJ, Noiseux NO, Gao Y, Johnston RC. What Can and Can’t be Learned From Long Term Follow-Up Studies of Total Hip Replacement. Poster Presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. March 28-31, 2015.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y,Weinstein SL. Renal Impairment as a Continuous Variable in Short Term Morbidity Risk Following Lumbar Spine Surgeries. Poster Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. April 22-25, 2015.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Ilgenfritz RM, Weinstein SL. Incidence and Risk Factors for Early Wound Complications After Spinal Arthrodesis in Children: Analysis of 30-Day Follow-Up Data from the ACS-NSQIP. Poster Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. April 22-25, 2015.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Ilgenfritz RM, Weinstein SL. Causes and Risk Factors for 30-Day Unplanned Readmissions After Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery. Poster Presentation at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. April 22-25, 2015.
- Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Skovrjl B, Lee NJ, Cho SK, Mendoza-Lattes, SA. Is the SRS Membership Accurately Reporting Morbidity and Mortality Data?: A Comparison of the SRS and NSQIP Databases. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 1-5, 2016.
- Martin, CT, Niu, S, Whicker, E, Ward, L, Yoon, ST. Factors Affecting Lordosis Correction After TLIF. Poster Presentation at the AO Spine Fellows Meeting. Banff, Alberta Canada. March 23-26, 2017.
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Grants & Patents
Selected Grants
2005 - Hilldale Research Grant
- Title: Development of a Molecular Marker for Geminivirus Resistance Genes in Tomatoes through Analysis of Tomato Resistance Gene Homologues.
- Role: Principle Investigator.
2013 - Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Acetabular Prosthesis Protrusion after Medial Acetabular Wall Breach in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study.
- Role: Principle Investigator.
2014 - Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the Iowa Orthopaedic Society, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- Title: Development and Validation of a Risk Calculator for Short Term Complications after Hip Fracture Surgery.\
- Role: Co-Principle Investigator.
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Professional Memberships
- Scoliosis Research Society (SRS); 2021 - present
- AO-Spine Global; 2016 - present
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Clinical Summary
Clinical Interests
Any problem of the adult cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
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Administrative & Mailing Information
Administrative Contact
Carol Skaja-Jacobsen
612-626-9472
[email protected]
Fax: 612-273-7959
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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Helpful Resources
Spinal Anatomy and Spine Health
Common Spinal Diseases
- Low Back Pain in Adults
- Back Pain in Children
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve In The Neck)
- Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)
- Cervical Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression)
- Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
- Disc Herniation
- Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
- Scoliosis Frequently Asked Questions
- Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica (Pinched Nerve In the Low Back)
- Osteoporosis
- Lumbar Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Deformity in Children With Myelomeningocele
Testing Options
Treatment Options
- Treatment Options For Low Back Pain
- Low Back Pain Exercises
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Joint Injections
- Chiropractic Care
- Physical Therapy
- Spine Conditioning Program
- Preparing For Low Back Surgery
- Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion (PLF)
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (ACDF)
- Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDR)
- Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery
- Cervical Myelopathy: Treatment Options
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Spinal Fusion Glossary
- Spinal Injections
- Spinal Fusion