Faculty profile
Luigi Matteliano
Back to facultyAssistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)Medical ImagingMcMaster University
Research
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2 publications.
01
Conus medullaris termination: Assessing safety of spinal anesthesia in the L2–L3 interspace
Paul JE, Udovic LA, Oman K, Kim T, Bernstein L, Matteliano L, Singh N, Caldwell A, Vanniyasingam T, Thabane L
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica20253 citations
02
Meniscal root tears occur frequently in multi‐ligament knee injury and can be predicted by associated MRI injury patterns
Kosy JD, Matteliano L, Rastogi A, Pearce D, Whelan DB
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy201827 citations
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Dear Professor Matteliano,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
I read your paper "Conus medullaris termination: Assessing safety of spinal anesthesia in the L2–L3 interspace" (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
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