Zackery Witte, MD

Dr. Zackery Witte is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, including all conditions of the neck and back. He attended medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and he spent his internship and residency at the University of Kentucky. His fellowship in spine surgery brought him to the Houston Methodist/Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, before he joined the practice of Missoula Bone & Joint in 2019. He remains active in research and publication, with numerous articles on the topics of his specialization. In his free time, he makes full use of the Montana lifestyle with waterfowl and upland hunting, big game hunting, fishing, hiking, trail running, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Anyone who has suffered from back and neck pain knows the toll it takes on daily life. From sitting and standing comfort, to quality of life, back health directly contributes to mental and full-body health. When something is amiss in this area, it impacts your day-to-day significantly. Back problems can come from a number of causes, from old injuries to new ones, repetitive strain, and just the aging process.

When discs in your spine and neck are damaged or inflamed, moving becomes uncomfortable or downright painful. It can also lead to weakness, tingling, and numbness. There are many routes to treatment and pain management when you’re experiencing spinal problems, but sometimes surgery is the best course of action. Dr. Witte will work with you to find the treatment and surgical course that is right for your situation. If surgery is the answer for you, he can guide you through the steps from intervention to recovery. As a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, and American Orthopaedic Association, he is up to date on the latest techniques and technology to help you on the road to a pain-free life.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, IN – 2009-2013

Internship/Residency: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY – 2013-2018

Fellowship: Spine Surgery – Houston Methodist/Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX – 2018-2019

State Licensed: Montana

Joined Practice: 2019

Professional memberships:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• AO Spine
• American Orthopaedic Association

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DR. WITTE’S TEAM

Kristina is the dedicated orthopedic assistant for Dr. Witte’s patients. Kristina works closely with Dr. Witte to make sure that each patient’s needs are met. If you have questions or concerns you can phone Kristina directly at (406) 532-8730

Joan Bond-Deschamps is a Physician Assistant, PA-C, who works closely with Dr. Witte in both surgery and the clinic. Joan also evaluates and treats patients who come to our Orthopedic Urgent Care.

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Articles

Research Articles:

1. Witte Z, Mahoney J, Harris J, et al. Biomechanical Investigation of the Potential Development and Prevention of Scoliosis Following Various Sizes of Chest Wall Resection. Submitted to Spinal Deformities.
2. Ferrel J, Davis R, Witte ZW, Feibel JB. Anterior Tibial Artery Injury Following Tibiotalocalcaneal Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2014 Oct/Dec/Nov;4(4):e104. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.M.00281
3. Rahn KA, Witte ZW, Shugart RM. Case Reports of Dynesys Implant Patients with Scoliosis. Submission pending.
4. Rahn KA, Witte ZW, Shugart RM. Cost-Effectiveness of Instrumented Fusion versus Non-Instrumented Fusion with Stimulator. Submission pending.
5. Witte ZW et al. Effect of Serial Derotational Casting Prior to Growing Rod Instrumentation in Patients with Early Onset Scoliosis. Submission pending.
6. Cronin K, Witte Z, Snowden R. Is Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescent Patients with Autism Truly AIS?. Submission pending.

Oral Presentations: 

1. Witte, ZW et al. “Biomechanical Investigation of the Potential Development and Prevention of Scoliosis Following Various Sizes of Chest Wall Resection”. AO Spine Global Spine Congress 2019 – Toronto, ON, May 2019
2. Witte, ZW et al. “Biomechanical Investigation of the Potential Development and Prevention of Scoliosis Following Various Sizes of Chest Wall Resection”. ISASS 2019 Annual Meeting – Anaheim, CA, April 2019
3. Witte, ZW et al. “Biomechanical Investigation of the Potential Development and Prevention of Scoliosis Following Various Sizes of Chest Wall Resection”. AO Spine Banff Spring Fellows Forum – Banff AB, Canada – March 2019
   1. Runner Up for Best Basic Science Presentation
4. Witte, ZW. “Metastatic Vertebral Merkel Cell Carcinoma”. University of Kentucky Orthopaedic Surgery Graduation Presentations, June 2017
5. Witte, ZW. “Effect of Serial Derotational Casting Prior to Growing Rod Instrumentation in Patients with Early Onset Scoliosis”. University of Kentucky Orthopaedic Surgery Graduation Presentations, June 2016

 Poster Presentations: 

1. Witte, ZW et al. “Effect of Serial Derotational Casting Prior to Growing Rod Instrumentation in Patients with Early Onset Scoliosis”. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America – 2015 Annual Meeting E-poster Presentation
2. Witte, ZW et al. “Osteoid Osteoma of a Cervical Spine Vertebral Body”. Midwest Alliance for Health Education (Fort Wayne, IN) – 2010 Annual Summer Meeting Poster Presentation
3. Witte, ZW et al. “Case Reports of Dynesys Patients with Scoliosis”. Midwest Alliance for Health Education (Fort Wayne, IN) – 2010 Annual Summer Meeting Poster Presentation