Correspondence can be forwarded to Mr. Spenciner upon request

Education
2011 MBA Boston University, Boston, MA
2003 Sc.M. in Materials Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI
1999 Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer (Metallurgical Engineer): License # 41069.
1995 Piping, Boilers, and Rotating Machinery Failure Analysis Course.
1992 B.S. Materials Engineering, with minor in Philosophy of Logic, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY.

Professional Experience

• Overall profit/loss responsibility for medical device test laboratory (increased billings 97% and throughput 94% over five years).
  
• New client development and marketing: created content for laboratory website and marketing brochures. Created and delivered sales presentations for current and potential clients.
  
• Management and hiring of personnel: test engineers, technicians, and engineering students. Recruited clinicians for company-sponsored research.
  
• New business development including securing authorized test lab status from TUV Product Service, the International Federation of Women’s Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA), US Lacrosse, and the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA).
  
• Financial and legal affairs including invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and securing liability insurance.
  
• Quality Assurance management: ensured laboratory compliance to ISO 17025 as well as performed internal audits, proficiency tests, and technical training. Primary facilitator of A2LA laboratory accreditation.
  
• Research mentor for various orthopedic resident and orthopedic fellow projects including: creation of model for lytic bone tumors, anatomic description of hamstring aponeurosis and implications for tendon harvest, and talar anatomy and its relevance to sub-talar instability.
  
• Technical support for various orthopedic resident and orthopedic fellow research projects including: measuring effect of chevron osteotomy on great toe angulation, mechanical comparison of various acetabular fixation techniques, effect of stretching on ankle range of motion, effect of bone hole configuration on torsion properties of rabbit femur, feasibility of arthroscopic repair for medial epicondylitis, a new portal for thumb CMC joint arthroscopy, spinal fusion using BMP-6 in a rabbit model, anatomic study of the Gastrocnemius-Soleus junction, effect of fungicide on the mechanical properties of PMMA, and in vitro fatigue strength comparison of suture anchors and bone tunnels in rotator cuff repair.
  
• Orthopedic company-sponsored testing of medical devices for FDA PMA and 510(k) submittals as well as for research & development.
  
• Provided technical support for anatomy conferences and bioskills labs for residents, fellows, and attending clinicians in conjunction with the Department of Orthopaedics at Rhode Island Hospital.
  
• Developed and managed research projects including spinal biomechanics and osteoporotic bone model for study of vertebroplasty techniques.
  

US Orthopedic Engineer, TUV Product Service, Providence, RI ...................................1/98 - 5/00
Materials Engineer, Thielsch Engineering, Inc., Cranston, RI...........................................7/94 - 1/98
Materials Test Engineer, ManLabs, Div. Altran Materials Eng., Cambridge, MA............3/93 - 4/94
Materials Test Technician, ManLabs, Inc., Cambridge, MA...........................................8/92 - 2/93
Composite Research Associate, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY...................5/91 - 8/91
Materials Engineering Co-op, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, CT....................1/90 - 8/90

Professional Society Membership

• Orthopaedic Research Society, 2005-present
• ASTM International Technical Committee for Sports Equipment and Facilities (F08), 1999 – present
  
• ASTM International Technical Committee for Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (F04), 1999 - present
  
• ASM International, 1990 – present
  
  

Society Offices Held

• Co-chair, ASTM International F04.25 subcommittee for spinal devices, 2005-present
• Technical contact, ASTM International F08 subcommittee for adding Precision and Bias statement (F1446), 2003-2004
  
• Technical contact, ASTM International F08 subcommittee for “Standard Specification for Headforms” (F2220), 2001-2004
  
• Member-at-Large, ASM International Boston Chapter, 1997-2004
  
• Chairman, ASM International Boston Chapter, 1996-1997
  
• Vice-Chairman, ASM International Boston Chapter, 1995-1996
  
• Treasurer, ASM International Boston Chapter, 1994-1995

Awards

• Lifespan Research Celebration, Clinical Science Young Investigator Award Finalist, 2004
• ASTM International F08 Committee, Award of Appreciation, 2003
  
• International Magnesium Association Design Contest, First Place, 1992
  

Research Support

1. “In Vitro Performance of Tornier BiPolar Press-Fit Radial Head System”, Tornier SA, PI: A Green, Co-Inv. D Spenciner, R Rich, D Paller, ($10,360), 11/01/05 – 3/31/06.

2. “Biomechanical Testing of Prototype Annular Closure Devices in a Cadaveric Disc Model”, Bret Ferree, PI: D. Spenciner, Co-Inv. R. Rich, ($36,190), 09/01/05 – 12/31/05.

3. “Development of a Soccer Shin Guard Standard”, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), PI: PD Halstead, Co-Inv: DB Spenciner, ($10,000), 02/01/04-12/31/05).

4. “Laboratory Performance of Various Lacrosse Balls”, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), PI: J. Crisco, Co-Inv: D. Spenciner, ($3,450), 12/01/03 – 08/31/04.

5. “Comparison of Intramuscular Pressure Developed by Minimally Invasive and Open Lumbar Retractors”, Endius, Inc., PI: K. Kim, Co-Inv: D. Spenciner, ($14,375), 07/01/03 – 08/31/04.

6. “Effect of Injectable Disc Nucleus on Function of the Human Cadaver Spine”, SpineWave, Inc., PI: J. Walkenhorst, Co-Inv: D. Spenciner, S. Kitchel, ($109,246), 01/01/03 – 06/30/04.

7. “Evaluation of a Novel Bioabsorbable Composite for Use as an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device”, Cortek Inc., PI: M. Liang, Co-Inv: D. Spenciner, J. Paiva, ($37,724), 05/01/01 – 07/31/03.

8. “Biomechanical Evaluation of Various Spinal Fusion Devices”, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, PI: D. Spenciner, Co-Inv: J. Paiva ($29,930), 04/01/01 – 12/31/01.

9. “Accelerated Fatigue Testing of Prototype Advanced Facer Canceller Systems”, United States Postal Service (USPS), PI: D. Spenciner, Co-Inv: M. Ovase, ($25,000), 02/01/96 – 10/31/96.

10. “Low Cycle Fatigue Testing of 2¼ Cr 1 Mo Steel”, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), PI: A. Saxena, Co-Inv: D. Spenciner, ($110,000), 07/01/94 – 01/31/96.

Original Articles

1. Tashjian RZ, Leventhal E, Spenciner DB, Green A, Fleming BF. Initial Fixation Strength of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears, Arthroscopy (submitted).

2. Pilato ML and Spenciner DB. Torso Protectors Passing Requirements of ASTM Standard 1937-04 (Torso Protectors for Use in Equestrian Events) Exceed the Hypothetical Surface Area Limit to Influence Ventricular Fibrillation, Journal of Applied Biomechanics (submitted).

3. Langer P, Nickisch, F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni C. Effect of Simulated Lateral Process Excision on its Ligamentous Attachments, Orthopedics (submitted).

4. Drewniak EI, Crisco JJ, Spenciner DB, Fleming BC. Accuracy of Contact Area Measurements with Thin-Film Pressure Sensors, Journal of Orthopedic Research (submitted).

5. Crisco JJ, Fujita L, Spenciner DB. The Dynamic Flexion/Extension Properties of the Lumbar Spine In Vitro Using a Novel Pendulum System, Journal of Biomechanics (submitted).

6. Langer P, Nickisch, F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni C. Proximity of the Lateral Talar Process to the Lateral Stabilizing Ligaments of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint, Foot & Ankle International (in press).

7. Langer P, Fleming B, Spenciner D, Hulstyn M. In Vitro Study of Hamstring Graft Morphometry and an Intraoperative Technique to Avoid Premature Amputation when Harvesting the Graft for ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopy (submitted).

8. Slivka MA, Spenciner DB, Seim HB, Welch WC, Serhan H, Turner AS. High Rate of Fusion in Sheep Cervical Spines Following Anterior Interbody Surgery with Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Implant Devices, Spine (in press)

9. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, Fleming B, DiGiovanni C. In Vitro Evaluation of Lateral Process Talus Excision on Ankle and Subtalar Joint Stability, Foot & Ankle International (in press).

10. Stevens KJ, Spenciner DB, Griffiths KL, Kim KD, Zwienenberg-Lee M, Alamin T, Bammer R. Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Open Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion: Measurement of Intramuscular Pressure During Surgical Retraction, and High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Resultant Paraspinal Muscle Damage, Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques; 19(2): 77-86, 2006.

11. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. The Multi-Directional Bending Properties of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, The Spine Journal; 6(3): 248-257, 2006.

12. Wang JC, Spenciner D, Robinson JC. SPIRE Spinous Process Plate: Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Technology, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine (submitted).

13. Crisco JJ, Fujita L, Spenciner DB. The Dynamic Flexion/Extension Properties of the Lumbar Spine In Vitro Using a Novel Pendulum System, Journal of Biomechanics (submitted).

14. Langer P, Nickisch, F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni C. Proximity of the Lateral Talar Process to the Lateral Stabilizing Ligaments of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint, Foot & Ankle International (submitted).

15. Stevens KJ, Spenciner DB, Griffiths KL, Kim KD, Zwienenberg-Lee M, Alamin T, Bammer R. Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Open Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion: Measurement of Intramuscular Pressure During Surgical Retraction, and High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Resultant Paraspinal Muscle Damage, Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques (submitted).

16. Langer P, Fleming B, Spenciner D, Hulstyn M. In Vitro Study of Hamstring Graft Morphometry and an Intraoperative Technique to Avoid Premature Amputation when Harvesting the Graft for ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopy (submitted).

17. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. The Multi-Directional Bending Properties of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, The Spine Journal (in press).

18. Crisco JJ, Drewniak EI, Alvarez MP, Spenciner DB. Selected Physical and Mechanical Properties of Various Field Lacrosse Balls, Journal of Applied Biomechanics; 21(4): 383-393, 2005.

19. Spenciner DB, Paiva JA, Crisco JJ. Testing of Human Cadaveric Functional Spinal Units to the ASTM Draft Standard, “Static and Fatigue Methods for Spinal Artificial Disc” In: STP1431 Spinal Implants: Are We Evaluating Them Appropriately? MN Melkerson et al. Eds, ASTM International, West Conshohocken PA, 2003.

20. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. The Multi-directional Bending Stiffness of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, The Spine Journal 2003; 3(5S):160S.

21. Spenciner D, Ovase M. Case History: Accelerated Fatigue Testing, Advanced Materials & Processes, 150(5): 29-30, 1996.

22. Spenciner D. Induction Heating Coil Design for Materials Testing Applications, TEST Engineering & Management, 57(6): 12-13, 1995/6.

Abstracts/Presentations

1. Drewniak EI, Crisco JJ, Spenciner DB, Fleming BC. Accuracy of Contact Area Measurements with Thin-Film Pressure Sensors. To be presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Blacksburg VA, September 6-9, 2006.

2. Langer P, Fleming B, Spenciner D, Hulstyn M. In Vitro Study of Hamstring Graft Morphometry and an Intraoperative Technique to Avoid Premature Amputation when Harvesting the Graft for ACL Reconstruction. To be presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), Hollywood FL, May 18-21, 2006.

3. Tashjian RZ, Leventhal E, Spenciner D, Green A, Fleming BC. Initial Fixation Strength of Repairs of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. To be presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Chicago IL, March 22-26, 2006.

4. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, Koh E, DiGiovanni C. Lateral Process Fracture Incidence, Patterns, and Proximity to the Stabilizing Ligaments of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints. To be presented at The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), Chicago IL, March 22-26, 2006.

5. Spenciner DB, Greene DL, Paiva JA, Palumbo MA, Crisco JJ. Can the Multi-directional Bending Properties of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc be Predicted From the Components of the Principal Anatomical Axes? Philadelphia Spine Research Society meeting, Philadelphia PA, September 27, 2005.

6. Spenciner DB, Moore DC. Method for Reducing the Bone Density of Human Trabecular Bone. 13th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence RI, September 29, 2005.

7. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, DiGiovanni C. Effect of Simulated Fracture Excision on the Ligamentous Attachments of the Lateral Talar Process. 2nd Annual Meeting of International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS), Naples Italy, September 15-18, 2005.

8. Langer P, Nickisch F, Spenciner D, Fleming B, DiGiovanni C. In vitro Evaluation of Fragment Excision on Ankle and Subtalar Joint Stability. 2nd Annual Meeting of International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS), Naples Italy, September 15-18, 2005.

9. Drewniak E, Spenciner DB, Crisco JJ. Do Mechanical Properties of Chest Protectors Correlate with the Incidence of Ventricular Fibrillation in a Sudden Death (Commotio Cordis) Swine Model? 20th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) / 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Combined Meetings, Cleveland OH, July 31-August 5, 2005.

10. Spenciner DB, Fujita L, Crisco JJ. In Vitro Determination of the Dynamic Stiffness of the Human Spine. 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Banff Canada, July 7-9, 2005.

11. Spenciner DB, Moore DM. Feasibility of a Method for Standardizing Osteoporosis in Human Vertebral Bodies to Facilitate Vertebroplasty Research. 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Banff Canada, July 7-9, 2005.

12. Fujita L, Crisco JJ, Spenciner DB. A Novel Pendulum System for Applying Dynamic Unconstrained Compressive and Bending Loads to Functional Spinal Units. 2005 ASME Bioengineering Conference, Vail CO, June 22-26, 2005.

13. Kim KD, Spenciner DB. Increased Intramuscular Pressure Resulting from a Minimally Invasive Spinal Retractor is Transient. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), New Orleans LA, April 16-21, 2005.

14. Fujita L, Crisco JJ, Spenciner DB. The Dynamic Response of Lumbar Functional Spinal Units to Compressive Loading and Bending Using a Novel Pendulum System. 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Washington DC, February 20-23, 2005.

15. Spenciner DB, Moore DC. Method for Reducing the Bone Density of Human Trabecular Bone. 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), Washington DC, February 20-23, 2005.

16. Fujita L, Crisco J, Spenciner D. Can a Pendulum be Used to Study Dynamic Properties of the Spine? 12th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence RI, October 28, 2004.

17. Spenciner DB, Greene DL, Paiva JA, Palumbo MA, Crisco JJ. Can the Multi-directional Bending Properties of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc be Predicted From the Components of the Principal Anatomical Axes? 12th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence RI, October 26, 2004.

18. Kim KD, Spenciner D, Zweinenberg-Lee M, Boggan JE. Intramuscular Pressure is Less with Minimally Invasive Spinal Retractors Than with Open Retractors. 54th Annual Meeting of Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) San Francisco CA, October 16-21, 2004.

19. Fujita L, Crisco J, Spenciner D. Can a Pendulum be Used to Study Dynamic Properties of the Spine? 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Portland OR, September 8-11, 2004.

20. Walkenhorst J, Lee D, Spenciner D. Extrusion Resistance of an Injectable Nucleus Replacement in the Human Cadaver Spine. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

21. Walkenhorst J, Kitchel S, Spenciner D. Effect of Injectable Disc Nucleus on Function of the Human Cadaver Spine. 11th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Bermuda, July 1-3, 2004.

22. Walkenhorst J, Kitchel S, Spenciner D. Effect of Injectable Disc Nucleus on Function of the Human Cadaver Spine. 31st Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), Porto Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004.

23. Spenciner DB, Greene DL, Paiva JA, Palumbo MA, Crisco JJ. Can the Multi-directional Bending Properties of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc be Predicted From the Components of the Principal Anatomical Axes? 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), San Francisco CA, March 7-10, 2004.

24. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. The Multi-directional Bending Stiffness of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc. 18th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS), San Diego CA, October 21-25, 2003.

25. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. An Apparatus for Determining the Multi-directional Bending Stiffnesses of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc. 11th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence RI, October 21, 2003.

26. Spenciner D, Greene D, Paiva J, Palumbo M, Crisco J. An Apparatus for Determining the Multi-directional Bending Stiffnesses of the Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc. 27th Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Toledo OH, September 25-27, 2003.

27. Walsh EF, DaSilva M, Fleming BC, Uber BE, Ramos P, Akelman EA, Crisco JJ, Spenciner DB, Paiva JA. Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroscopy: A Topographical, Arthroscopic, Anatomic Study of a New Thenar Portal. 21st Annual Adrian E. Flatt American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)/Residents and Fellows Conference in Hand Surgery, Chicago IL, September 17, 2003.

28. Liang MN, Paiva JA, Spenciner DB, Kitchel S. Evaluation of a Novel Bioabsorbable Composite for Use as an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device. 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) Rome, Italy, July 10-12, 2003.

29. Spenciner DB, Paiva JA, Crisco JJ. Testing of Human Cadaveric Functional Spinal Units to the ASTM Draft Standard, “Static and Fatigue Methods for Spinal Artificial Disc”. ASTM International Symposium on Spinal Implants: Are We Evaluating Them Appropriately? Dallas TX, November 7, 2001.

Invited Lectures

1. “Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair”, Orthopaedic Learning Center (Opus Medical), December 18, 2004.

2. “Viscoelastic Properties of the Bovine Flexor Tendon”, Biomechanics (Brown University), April 14, 2004.

3. “Multi-Directional Bending Stiffness of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc”, 3rd Annual Student Research Day, Department of Orthopedics, Rhode Island Hospital, May 14, 2003.

4. “Orthopaedic Product Testing”, Organ Replacement (Brown University), February 13, 2002.

5. “Performance Driven Materials Design in Sports Helmets”, Worcester Chapter ASM International Roundtable Discussion on Sporting Goods Materials, March 21, 2001.

6. “Materials in Sporting Goods”, Boston Chapter ASM International panel discussion moderator, February 15, 2000.

7. “Evaluation and Standardized Testing of Sports Helmets”, Rhode Island Chapter ASM International, May 6, 1999.

8. “Materials and Process Technology in Medical Devices”, Boston Chapter ASM International panel discussion moderator, March 11, 1999.

9. “Fatigue Testing for Materials Evaluation and Component Assessment”, Rhode Island Chapter ASNT, February 20, 1997.

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