Robert Heck, M.D.

Education

M.D. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

B.S. Rhodes College

Clinical Training

University of Tennessee Heath Science Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery-Campbell Clinic Residency Program

Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship, University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedics

Medical Licensure

Mississippi

Tennessee

Clinical Appointments

Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research

Hospital, The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, Veteran's Administration Hospital, LeBonheur Children's Hospital

University Appointment    

UTHSC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Campbell Clinic

Research Interests

Bone regeneration, growth, and repair; Total joint replacement

Representative Publications (out of 17)

Heck RK, O'Malley AM, Kellum EL, et al. Errors in the MRI Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions.  CORR. 2007; 459: 28-33.

Toy PC, Brown DG, Arthur ST, Heck RK. Reconstruction of Noncontained Proximal Tibial Defects with Divergent Screws and Cementation.  CORR. 2007; 459: 167-173.

Heck RK, Neel MD. Expandable Prostheses for Reconstruction after Tumor Resection in Young Patients. COOR. 2006; (17)6: 532-7.

Toy PC, France J, Randall RL, Neel M, Shorr RI, Heck RK. Reconstruction of Non-Contained Distal Femoral Defects with Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and Crossed-Screw Augmentation: A biomechanical study.  JBJS. 2006; 88A: 171-178.

Neel M, Heck R, Britton L, et al. Use of a Smooth Press-Fit Stem Preserves Physeal Growth after Tumor Resection. CORR. 2004; 426: 125-128.

Heck RK, Stacy GS, Flaherty MJ, et al: A Comparison Study of Staging Systems for Bone Sarcomas. CORR. 2003; 415: 64-71.