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Darrel S. Brodke

Researcher at University of Utah

Publications -  257
Citations -  11168

Darrel S. Brodke is an academic researcher from University of Utah. The author has contributed to research in topics: Spinal fusion & Lumbar. The author has an hindex of 56, co-authored 245 publications receiving 9029 citations. Previous affiliations of Darrel S. Brodke include University of Kansas & University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

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Trends in Lumbar Fusion Procedure Rates and Associated Hospital Costs for Degenerative Spinal Diseases in the United States, 2004 to 2015

TL;DR: While the prevalence of spinal pathologies is not known, the rate of elective lumbar fusion surgery in the United States increased most for spondylolisthesis and scoliosis, indications with relatively good evidence of effectiveness.
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The evidence for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in spine surgery: does it make a difference?

TL;DR: Based on strong evidence that multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring (MIOM) is sensitive and specific for detecting intraoperative neurologic injury during spine surgery, it is recommended that the use of MIOM be considered in spine surgery where the spinal cord or nerve roots are deemed to be at risk.
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PROMIS for Orthopaedic Outcomes Measurement.

TL;DR: PROMIS Physical Function measures are useful for assessing orthopaedic outcomes and are superior to legacy measures in several key populations.
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A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Recommendations for Patients With Mild, Moderate, and Severe Disease and Nonmyelopathic Patients With Evidence of Cord Compression

TL;DR: Recommendations for the management of degenerative cervical myelopathy will promote standardization of care for patients with DCM, decrease the heterogeneity of management strategies and encourage clinicians to make evidence-informed decisions.