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About Dr. Wame Waggenspack

Wame N. Waggenspack, Elbow, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Specialist.

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Dr. Waggenspack

Dr. Waggenspack is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in shoulder surgery and elbow surgery. He has a special interest in complex shoulder injury/trauma, shoulder replacement and reconstruction, instability, and rotator cuff tears, as well as sports injuries to the shoulder and elbow.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Dr. Waggenspack attended Catholic High and LSU, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He received his Doctor of Medicine and completed orthopaedic surgery residency at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.

He then specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery, completing a fellowship at Fondren / Texas Orthopedic Hospital under the primary mentorship of Drs. Hussein Elkousy, Gary Gartsman, and Brad Edwards. After 8 1/2 years in private practice in his hometown of Baton Rouge, he is excited to return to Houston to join Fondren Orthopedic Group and the shoulder/elbow fellowship.

Dr. Waggenspack enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He enjoys anything and everything outdoors, LSU athletics, car racing and playing music.

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Dr. Wame Waggenspack

Wame N. Waggenspack, Elbow, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Specialist.

  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Louisiana State University HSC School of Medicine Bachelor of Science
  • Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) Louisiana State University
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Orthopaedic Surgery
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Parkland Hospital – Emergency Medicine
  • O’Connor Hospital – Primary Care Sports Medicine
  • Texas (L9952)
  • Louisiana (MD.201531)
  • Mississippi (19439)

Waggenspack W, O’Connor D, Park A, Edwards TB. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Sequelae of Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: Outcomes and Complications. Submitted for publication to Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  • Gartsman G, Waggenspack W, O’Connor D, Elkousy H, Edwards TB. Immediate and Early Complications of the Open Latarjet Procedure. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  • Morris B, Waggenspack W, Edwards TB, Gartsman G, Elkousy H. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Management of Post-Infectious Arthropathy with Rotator Cuff Deficiency. Orthopedics.
  • Waggenspack W, Edwards TB (2016). Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Acute Proximal Humerus Fractures: Indications and Technique. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Eds. Dines J, Dines D, and Edwards TB. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. in press.
  • Waggenspack W, Edwards TB (2016). Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture Sequelae: Indications and Technique. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Eds. Dines J, Dines D, and Edwards TB. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc in press.
  • Waggenspack W, Morris B, Edwards TB (2016). Acromioclavicular Joint Injury. Clinical Decision Support: Sports Medicine. Eds. Drez D and DeLee J. Decision Support in Medicine in press.
  • Waggenspack W, Morris B, Edwards TB (2016). Rotator Cuff Impingement and Tears. Clinical Decision Support: Sports Medicine. Eds. Drez D and DeLee J. Decision Support in Medicine in press.
  • Waggenspack W, Morris B, Edwards TB (2016). Shoulder Instability. Clinical Decision Support: Sports Medicine. Eds. Drez D and DeLee J. Decision Support in Medicine in press.
  • Krieg J, Sung A, Waggenspack W (2014). Approach to Orthopedic Emergencies. Emergency Pocket. Eds. Haydel M and Koyfman A. El Segundo, CA: Börm Bruckmeier Publishing in press
  • Immediate and Early Complications of the Open Latarjet Procedure: A Retrospective Review of a Large, Consecutive Case Series, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2017, San Diego, CA.
  • Orthopaedics Problems Not to Miss, 2015 Critical Concepts in Emergency Medicine, April 11, 2015, New Orleans, LA.
  • Orthopaedics in the ED: Beyond Diagnosis, 2010 Critical Concepts in Emergency Medicine, April 10, 2010, New Orleans, LA.
  • Orthopedic Injuries You Don’t Want to Miss, 2009 Critical Concepts in Emergency Medicine, April 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA.
  • Unusual Cause of Foot Pain in an NFL Offensive Lineman, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2006, Miami, FL.
  • Andrew King Resident Teaching Award, LSU Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014
  • Aesculapian Society Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, LSU Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
  • Faculty of the Year, LSU Emergency Medicine Residency, 2009 – 2010
  • Resident Teaching Award, UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Residency, 2003 – 2004
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
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Angie D.

Dr. Wame was referred to us after my husband was injured (broken clavicle and scapula) in Virginia. We didn’t know what to expect, but Dr. Wame explained in detail what was needed. He performed the surgery needed, which was such a blessing to us. He, along with his staff, is the nicest, most caring team of professionals. I highly recommend them to anyone. I pray God continues to bless these wonderful people.

Samantha M.