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Scott S. Mallozzi, MDAssistant Professor of Orthopedic SurgeryComprehensive Spine Center UConn Musculoskeletal Institute
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Dr. Scott Mallozzi is an associate professor of orthopedic and spine surgery at UConn Health. His practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions, both surgical and nonsurgical.
Dr. Mallozzi completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College and his medical degree at New York Medical College. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UConn Health, where he quickly realized he wanted to remain and practice.
Dr. Mallozzi completed a spine surgery fellowship at Brown University in Providence, RI, under the mentorship of Drs. Mark Palumbo, Phil Lucas, and Alan Daniels. At Brown, he learned advanced open spine techniques for trauma, deformity, tumors, and degenerative conditions. Dr. Mallozzi is deeply grateful to his mentors for helping him hone his surgical and clinical skills and for the exceptional training he received.
When Dr. Mallozzi returned to UConn Health to join the orthopedic spine surgery team, his desire to return to UConn was fueled by the allure of a strong team of partners and mentors, as well as the opportunity to train residents and fellows as the next generation of orthopedic and spine surgeons. Working with trainees provides the ultimate job satisfaction.
Today, Dr. Mallozzi’s practice treats a wide range of degenerative conditions along the spinal axis and uses both traditional open and MIS techniques. He participates in clinical spine research and continues to greatly enjoy the variety of conditions and patients we are able to help at UConn Health.
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| BS | Boston College School of Arts & Science | Biology |
| MD | New York Medical College | Medicine |
| MA | Boston University School of Medicine | Medical Science |
Post-Graduate Training
| Training | Institution | Specialty |
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| Fellowship | Brown University | Orthopedic Spine Surgery |
| Residency | UConn School of Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
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| AO Spine Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2019 | |
| Connecticut Orthopaedic Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | State | 2019 | |
| International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | International | 2019 | |
| North American Spine Society | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2016 | |
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 2015 |
Journal Articles
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Evaluation of the precision and accuracy of augmented reality for pedicle screw placement in the cervical spine.
North American Spine Society journal 2025 Sep;23100618
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Trends in Artificial Intelligence Usage in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applications.
JB & JS open access 2025 Jan;10(4):
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Clinical Outcomes of Prone Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A 1-Year Follow-Up.
International journal of spine surgery 2024 Jul;
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C5 nerve root palsy (without prior cervical decompression) case series: 9 patients with critical delay to presentation.
Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 2024 May;
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The Effects of Preoperative Epidural Steroid Injection on Pseudarthrosis Following Lumbar Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Clinical spine surgery 2024 Apr;37(3):E158-E161
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Does a relationship exist between preoperative expectations and overall satisfaction in spine surgery patients?-a prospective cohort study.
Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) 2023 Dec;9(4):444-453
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Current Trends in Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (rhBMP2) Usage for Spinal Fusion Surgery.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 2023 May;59(5):
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Type A Thymoma with Spinal and Cranial Metastases: A Case Report.
Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2023 Apr;13(4):66-70
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The Prone Lateral Approach for Lumbar Fusion-A Review of the Literature and Case Series.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 2023 Jan;59(2):
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Early Clinical Outcomes of the Prone Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique.
International journal of spine surgery 2023 Jan;
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Determination of a Neurologic Safe Zone for Bicortical S1 Pedicle Screw Placement.
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society 2022 Apr;
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Role of Lateral Fusion in Deformity Surgery.
International journal of spine surgery 2022 Mar;16(S1):S33-S43
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Role of Simultaneous Bilateral Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections in Patients with Prior Lumbar Fusions or Laminectomies: A Retrospective Case Series.
Interventional Pain Medicine 2022 Mar;
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Cutaneous Metastasis via Surgical Planes Following Lumbar Spinal Reconstruction for Spinal Metastatic Disease.
World neurosurgery 2018 Dec;
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The Effects of Interbody Device Design and Placement on Lumbar Lordosis and Disc Height in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Prosthesis 2023 5(3):752-762
Book Chapters
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Musculoskeletal Anatomy and
Physiology
AAOS: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine 6
Case Reports
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Chronic Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation in an Adult Following a Traumatic Event: A Case Report
International Journal of Spine Surgery
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Role of Simultaneous Bilateral Transforaminal Epidural steroid Injections in Patients with Prior Lumbar Fusions or Laminectomies: A Retrospective Case Series.
Interventional Pain Medicine 1(1):1-6
Reviews
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The Role of Osteoporosis in Spine Surgery and Current Management Strategies: A Review.
Current osteoporosis reports 2025 Oct;23(1):41
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Clinical and radiologic outcomes of posterior column extension, pedicle subtraction, and vertebral column resection osteotomies in adult chin on chest deformity: A systematic review.
North American Spine Society journal 2024 Jun;18100324
Websites
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Miscellaneous Trauma: Spine Fracture
Item Writer for the TWIS "Miscellaneous Trauma: Spine Fracture" Quiz. The SCORE Portal. 2021 Jun;
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| Spine Surgery and Return to Sports | Lecture | 2024 | New England Spine Study Group Summer Meeting July 27,2024 | |
| Return to Play After Spine Surgery | Lecture | New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) | 2023 | Springfield, MA |
| Understanding Return To Work Recommendations After Spinal Surgery | Poster | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting | 2021 | San Diego, CA |