The Campbell Foundation
The Campbell Foundation was established in 1946 and is affiliated with Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in Memphis, Tennessee. A scientific and charitable trust, The Campbell Foundation was founded by Dr. Willis C. Campbell’s partners to continue his commitment to the advancement of orthopaedic medicine. The Campbell Foundation receives support from grateful patients, physicians, resident and fellow alumni, staff, trustees, corporations and friends in the community.
The mission of The Campbell Foundation is to enhance quality of life through the science of orthopaedic medicine worldwide. Since its inception, The Campbell Foundation has been committed to advancing surgeon education, orthopaedic research and community healthcare.
In recent years, we have focused on strengthening and building our clinical and biomechanical research infrastructure, which includes multiple research nurse coordinators, database access to track patient outcomes, a biomechanics laboratory and an extensive orthopaedic library staffed by a full‐time librarian. We currently are conducting over 150 active clinical and biomechanical research projects, sharing our research at regional, national, and international meetings, and in academic and scientific publications.
Key Campbell Foundation/Research Staff
Jenny Koltnow; Executive Director
Since 2020, Jenny has led the Foundation staff, including responsibilities for development and research processes. This includes:
- Securing funding to support the Foundation’s orthopaedic research, surgeon education and community outreach programs
- Identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors
- Education of and communication with current and prospective donors about our mission and programs (Website, Social Media, Momentum, Campbell in Motion, etc.)
- Coordination and implementation of clinical and translational research studies and associated scientific publications and regulatory affairs
Karen Romer, RN, BSN; Research Nurse Coordinator
Karen joined The Campbell Foundation Staff in 2017. She coordinates all research projects for the Neuromuscular/Cerebral Palsy Clinic and participates in patient care at the Clinic. She assists with pediatric orthopaedic research at Campbell Clinic and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Her duties include reviewing new research protocols and providing feedback on feasibility, preparing documentation for initial and continuing IRB review and ensuring that all research procedures are conducted per the protocol. She recruits potential research participants, collecting and maintaining data as needed.
Jonathan Rowland, BS, CCRP; Clinical Research Coordinator
With more than 17 years of pediatric research experience, Jonathan joined the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Orthopedics in March, 2018. He assumes primary responsibility for the coordination of orthopaedic clinical research studies at Le Bonheur, organizing and managing activities related to initial and continuing IRB review and serving as study contact. He reviews patient records, recruits potential research participants, collects data and ensures that all procedures are conducted in compliance with the protocol, federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Editorial Staff
The Editorial Staff is a resource available for fellows. Services include:
- Graphic design, research, writing and editing of orthopaedic publications and presentations for staff physicians and residents
- Maintenance of publication library
- Coordination of surgeon residency and fellowship programs to include interview process, selection, correspondence, credentialing and record keeping
Former Pediatric Research Fellows
| Physician | Fellowship Year | Current Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Astur Neto, MD | 2011-2012 | Instituto Astur São Paulo, Brazil |
| Vinayak Perake, MD | 2012-2013 | New York City Health + Hospitals Queens, NY |
| Rodrigo Góes Medéa de Mendonça, MD | 2015-2016 | Hospital Santa Casa São Paulo, Brazil |
| Felipe Augusto Garcez de Campos, MD | 2018 | Brazil |
Nelson Astur, MD
Dr. Astur received his medical degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) in 2006 and completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Santa Casa de São Paulo ‐ Fernandinho Simonsen Pavilion in 2009.
With a specialization in spine surgery, Dr. Astur worked in renowned hospitals such as the Israelita Albert
Einstein Hospital and was a Fellow at the University of Tennessee, where he specialized in Pediatric Column and Deformities (Campbell Clinic Orthopedics) and Surgery Minimally Invasive Spine (Semmes‐Murphy Neurologic and Spine Institute) in the years 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Nelson Astur is a member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Brazilian Society of Spine , American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the Board of Directors of Brazil's AO Spine chapter.
Rodrigo Góes Medéa de Mendonça, MD
Dr. Góes Medéa de Mendonça graduated in 2008 from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo. He was trained in Orthopedics and Traumatology and Surgery of the Vertebral Column by the "Fernandinho Simomsen Pavilion" ‐ Hospital of the Brotherhood of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo. He was a Fellow at the Campbell Clinic at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2015‐2016. He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Brazilian Society of Spinal Surgery,the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Orthopedics, and the North American Spine Society.
Recent Publications
Our latest published research includes:
Original Research
- de mendonca RG, Sawyer JR, Kelly DM. Complications after surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Orthop Clin North Am. 2016 Apr;47(2):395-403. PMID: 26772948.
- Goes Medea de Mendonca R, Yong Wook Hong V, Flournory JM, Sawyer JR, Kelly DM, Bhattacharya S. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosos Treated with Simultaneous Translation on Two Rods (ST2R) with Preoperative, Posteroperative, and Follow-up Evaluation by EOS 3D Imaging: A Pilot Study. Campbell Orthop J. 2016; 2:45-49.
- Sawyer JR, de Mendonca GM, Flynn TS, Samdani AF, El-Hawary r, Spurway AJ, Smith JT, Emans MB, St. Hilaire TA, Soufleris SJ, Murphy RP. Complications and Radiographic Outcomes of Posterior Spinal Fusion and Observation in Patients Who Have Undergone Distraction-Based Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis. Spine Deformity. 2016 Nov;4(6):407-412. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.08.007. PMID: 27927569.
- Lara T, Astur N, Jones TL, Perake V, Moisan A, Warner WC JR, Sawyer JR, Kelly DM. The Risk of Curve Progression and Surgery In African Americans With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine Deformity. 2017 July;5(4):250-254. PMID: 28622900
- Perake VS, Pratell-Mazzzini J, Kelly DM, Sawyer JR, Warner WC, Beaty JH. Bilateral Calcaneonavicular and Talocalcaneal Tarsal Coalitions: Case Report of Two Patients. 2017; 3:69-71.
- Rush J, Astur N, Scott S, Kelly DM, Sawyer JR, Warner WC Jr. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Spondylolysis. J Pediatr Orthop, April/May 2015; 35(3):271-275. PMID: 24978120.
Review Articles
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Warner WC Jr, de Mendonca RGM. Adolescent Spondylolysis: Management and Return to Play. Instr Course Lect. 2017 Feb 15;66:409-413. PMID: 28594517
Podium Presentations
- Sawyer JR & de Mendonca R. Complications & radiographic outcomes of posterior spinal fusion (PSF) & observation in patients who have undergone distraction-based treatment for early onset scoliosis. POSNA, Indianapolis, April 27-30, 2016.
- Astur NA, Lara T, Perake V, Warner WC, Kelly DM, Sawyer JR. The Risk of Curve Progression and Surgery in African American Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Western Orthop Assoc Annual Mtg. Aug. 2-5, 2017, Kauai, HI.
*updated June 2023
