Darrel S. Brodke

About

Dr. Darrel S. Brodke is the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah and holds the Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Endowed Professorship. He is a spine specialist focused on improving pain and function for individuals with spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical treatments. His expertise includes the care of neck and back problems, such as disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions. Dr. Brodke's research interests have concentrated on spinal biomechanics, spinal deformity surgery treatments, and patient-reported outcomes, with the aim of advancing and broadening care through his work. He received his MD degree from the University of California, San Francisco, completed an Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Wisconsin, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Since joining the faculty of the University of Utah in 1997, he has established himself as a highly regarded expert in his field, known for his skill, compassion, and dedication to patient care and education.

Research topics

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Intensive care medicine
• Anesthesia
• Internal medicine
• Physical therapy
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Clinical psychology
• Medical physics

Selected publications

• The Use of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Spine Surgery

  Global Spine Journal · 2020 · 137 citations

  STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review. OBJECTIVE: To summarize relevant studies regarding the utilization of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) techniques in spine surgery implemented in recent years. METHODS: A literature search of the Medline database was performed. Relevant studies from all evidence levels have been included. Titles, abstracts, and reference lists of key articles were included. RESULTS: Multimodal intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (MIONM) has the advantag…

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• Safety and efficacy of riluzole in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy (CSM-Protect): a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3 trial

  The Lancet Neurology · 2020 · 86 citations

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• The Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Postoperative Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disease: 3-Month and 12-Month Results of a Pilot Study

  World Neurosurgery · 2020 · 30 citations

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• Riluzole for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

  JAMA Network Open · 2024-06-21 · 13 citations

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  Importance: The modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) scale is the most common scale used to represent outcomes of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM); however, it lacks consideration for neck pain scores and neglects the multidimensional aspect of recovery after surgery. Objective: To use a global statistical approach that incorporates assessments of multiple outcomes to reassess the efficacy of riluzole in patients undergoing spinal surgery for DCM. Design, Setting, and Participa…

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• Postoperative C5 Palsy after Anterior or Posterior Decompression for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

  Spine · 2024-04-15 · 10 citations

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  STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of prospectively accrued data. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a large, prospective, multicentre dataset of surgically treated degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) cases on the contemporary risk of C5 palsy with surgical approach. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The influence of surgical technique on postoperative C5 palsy after decompression for DCM is intensely debated. Comprehensive, covariate-adjusted analyses are needed using contemporary data. METHODS: Patient…

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Frequent coauthors

• Brandon D. Lawrence

  365 shared

• Michael G. Fehlings

  University of Toronto

  350 shared

• Paul M. Arnold

  Carle Foundation Hospital

  294 shared

• Christopher I. Shaffrey

  Duke University

  260 shared

• Alan S. Hilibrand

  Rothman Institute

  252 shared

• Jens R. Chapman

  Swedish Medical Center

  230 shared

• K. Daniel Riew

  Columbia University

  221 shared

• Mark B. Dekutoski

  The Core Institute

  217 shared

Education

• M.D.

  University of California, San Francisco

• Other

  University of Wisconsin

• Other

  University of Washington in Seattle

• Other

  University of Utah

  1997

Awards & honors

• Jack and Hazel Robertson Presidential Endowed Professorship

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