Robert T. Burks
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Robert T. Burks, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Dr. Robert Burks, Professor, specializing in the field of sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on injuries to and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Burks graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California at San Diego and subsequently did a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Dale Daniel, MD, in 1983. From 1983 to 1986 Dr. Burks was in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986 Dr. Burks moved to Wayne State University as director of sports medicine. In the fall of 1988 he joined the University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, and has been head of sports medicine since 1992. Dr. Burks practices at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and is in clinic on Monday and Thursday.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.5 /5
    ( out of 56 reviews )

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    October 30, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is a great doctor and takes the time to evaluate and explain his findings.

    September 11, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I had excellent surgical help to restore my knee by Dr. Burks

    September 11, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I found Dr. Burks to be patient, Informative, focused and personal. He was easy to understand and see Jack only interested in concerned.

    May 15, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very knowledgeable. Spent a lot of time explaining options.

    March 27, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Burks is very honest straightforward and will tell you exactly how it is.

    March 20, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Burks is thorough and very engaged in discussions concerning diagnosis & care options. He has been our shoulder go-to MD for several years.

    March 13, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    excellent care

    February 14, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Full disclosure: Dr. Burks is a friend, but his clinic set up and staff is top drawer.

    January 31, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Burks and staff are great

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  • Dr. Robert Burks, Professor, specializing in the field of sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on injuries to and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Burks graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California at San Diego and subsequently did a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Dale Daniel, MD, in 1983. From 1983 to 1986 Dr. Burks was in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986 Dr. Burks moved to Wayne State University as director of sports medicine. In the fall of 1988 he joined the University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, and has been head of sports medicine since 1992. Dr. Burks practices at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and is in clinic on Monday and Thursday.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Steadman Hawkins Clinic Mini-Fellowship
    Orthopedic Surgery - Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fellow
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - University of California - San Diego Resident
    Orthopedic Surgery - University of California - San Diego Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - St. Louis University M.D.
    Chemistry - Southern Methodist University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kovacevic, D Suriani Jr, RJ Grawe, BM Yian, EH Gilotra, MA Hasan, SA Srikumaran, U Hasan, SS Cuomo, F Burks, RT Green, AG Nottage, WM Theja, S Kassamk, HF Saad, MA Ramirez, MA Stanley, RJ Williams, MD Nadarajah, V Konja, AC Koh, JL Rokito, AS Jobin, CM Levine, WN Schmidt, CC (2020). Management of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes, reoperation rates, and treatment response. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(12), 2459-2475.
    2. Kovacevic D, Suriani RJ Jr, Grawe BM, Yian EH, Gilotra MN, Hasan SA, Srikumaran U, Hasan SS, Cuomo F, Burks RT, Green AG, Nottage WM, Theja S, Kassam HF, Saad MA, Ramirez MA, Stanley RJ, Williams MD, Nadarajah V, Konja AC, Koh JL, Rokito AS, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Schmidt CC, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Massive Cuff Evaluation and Research Initiative ASES MERIT Investigators (2020). Management of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes, reoperation rates, and treatment response. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(12), 2459-2475. (Read full article)
    3. Chalmers PN, Beck L, Miller M, Kawakami J, Dukas AG, Burks RT, Greis PE, Tashjian RZ (2020). Acromial morphology is not associated with rotator cuff tearing or repair healing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(11), 2229-2239. (Read full article)
    4. Tashjian RZ, Shin J, Broschinsky K, Yeh CC, Martin B, Chalmers PN, Greis PE, Burks RT, Zhang Y (2020). Minimal clinically important differences in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Simple Shoulder Test, and visual analog scale pain scores after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(7), 1406-1411. (Read full article)
    5. ONeill DC, Christensen G, Kawakami J, Burks RT, Greis PE, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2020). Revision anterior glenohumeral instability: is arthroscopic treatment an option? JSES Int, 4(2), 287-291. (Read full article)
    6. Uffmann WJ, Christensen GV, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2019). A Cost-Minimization Analysis of Intraoperative Costs in Arthroscopic Bankart Repair, Open Latarjet, and Distal Tibial Allograft. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(11), 2325967119882001. (Read full article)
    7. Chalmers PN, Granger E, Ross H, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2019). Preoperative Factors Associated With Subsequent Distal Clavicle Resection After Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med, 7(5), 2325967119844295. (Read full article)
    8. Murphy MM, Tashjian RZ, Burks RT (2018). Rotator Cuff Repair Technique With Transosseous Knotless Anchor System. Arthrosc Tech, 7(9), e927-e937. (Read full article)
    9. Karns MR, Epperson RT, Baran S, Nielsen MB, Taylor NB, Burks RT (2018). Revisiting the Anterior Glenoid: An Analysis of the Calcified Cartilage Layer, Capsulolabral Complex, and Glenoid Bone Density. Arthroscopy, 34(8), 2309-2318. (Read full article)
    10. Montanez A, Makarewich CA, Burks RT, Henninger HB (2016). The Medial Stitch in Transosseous-Equivalent Rotator Cuff Repair: Vertical or Horizontal Mattress? Am J Sports Med, 44(9), 2225-30. (Read full article)
    11. Swenson JD, Davis JJ, Stream JO, Crim JR, Burks RT, Greis PE (2015). Local anesthetic injection deep to the fascia iliaca at the level of the inguinal ligament: the pattern of distribution and effects on the obturator nerve. J Clin Anesth, 27(8), 652-7. (Read full article)
    12. Potter MQ, Wylie JD, Granger EK, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2015). One-year Patient-reported Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Do Not Correlate With Mild to Moderate Psychological Distress. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(11), 3501-10. (Read full article)
    13. Tashjian RZ, Burks RT, Zhang Y, Henninger HB (2015). Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biomechanical evaluation of humeral and glenosphere hardware configuration. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(3), e68-77. (Read full article)
    14. Wylie JD, Crim JR, Working ZM, Schmidt RL, Burks RT (2015). Physician provider type influences utilization and diagnostic utility of magnetic resonance imaging of the knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(1), 56-62. (Read full article)
    15. Kullar RS, Reagan JM, Kolz CW, Burks RT, Henninger HB (2015). Suture placement near the musculotendinous junction in the supraspinatus: implications for rotator cuff repair. Am J Sports Med, 43(1), 57-62. (Read full article)
    16. Thackeray EM, Swenson JD, Gertsch MC, Phillips KM, Steele JW, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ, Greis PE (2012). Diaphragm function after interscalene brachial plexus block: a double-blind, randomized comparison of 0.25% and 0.125% bupivacaine. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(3), 381-6. (Read full article)
    17. Scheffel PT, Henninger HB, Burks RT (2012). Relationship of the intercondylar roof and the tibial footprint of the ACL: implications for ACL reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 41(2), 396-401. (Read full article)
    18. Henninger HB, Barg A, Anderson AE, Bachus KN, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2011). Effect of lateral offset center of rotation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 21(9), 1128-35. (Read full article)
    19. Snow BJ, Wilcox JJ, Burks RT, Greis PE (2012). Evaluation of muscle size and fatty infiltration with MRI nine to eleven years following hamstring harvest for ACL reconstruction. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 94(14), 1274-82. (Read full article)
    20. Henninger HB, Barg A, Anderson AE, Bachus KN, Tashjian RZ, Burks RT (2011). Effect of deltoid tension and humeral version in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 21(4), 483-90. (Read full article)
    21. Bergeson AG, Tashjian RZ, Greis PE, Crim J, Stoddard GJ, Burks RT (2011). Effects of platelet-rich fibrin matrix on repair integrity of at-risk rotator cuff tears. Am J Sports Med, 40(2), 286-93. (Read full article)
    22. Clevenger T, Vance RE, Bachus KN, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2010). Biomechanical comparison of acromioclavicular joint reconstructions using coracoclavicular tendon grafts with and without coracoacromial ligament transfer. Arthroscopy, 27(1), 24-30. (Read full article)
    23. Rothberg DL, Burks RT (2008). Capsular tear in line with the inferior glenohumeral ligament: a cause of anterior glenohumeral instability in 2 patients. Arthroscopy, 25(8), 934-6. (Read full article)
    24. Davis JJ, Swenson JD, Greis PE, Burks RT, Tashjian RZ (2009). Interscalene block for postoperative analgesia using only ultrasound guidance: the outcome in 200 patients. J Clin Anesth, 21(4), 272-7. (Read full article)
    25. Burks RT, Crim J, Brown N, Fink B, Greis PE (2009). A prospective randomized clinical trial comparing arthroscopic single- and double-row rotator cuff repair: magnetic resonance imaging and early clinical evaluation. Am J Sports Med, 37(4), 674-82. (Read full article)
    26. Tashjian RZ, Burks RT (2009). Arthroscopic aspiration and labral repair for treatment of spinoglenoid notch cysts. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ), 38(2), 94-6. (Read full article)
    27. Greis PE, Legrand A, Burks RT (2008). Bilateral shoulder chondrolysis following arthroscopy. A report of two cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 90(6), 1338-44. (Read full article)
    28. Beck P, Brown NA, Greis PE, Burks RT (2007). Patellofemoral contact pressures and lateral patellar translation after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med, 35(9), 1557-63. (Read full article)
    29. Burks RT, Friederichs MG, Fink B, Luker MG, West HS, Greis PE (2003). Treatment of postoperative anterior cruciate ligament infections with graft removal and early reimplantation. Am J Sports Med, 31(3), 414-8. (Read full article)
    30. Burks RT, Desio SM, Bachus KN, Tyson L, Springer K (1998). Biomechanical evaluation of lateral patellar dislocations. Am J Knee Surg, 11(1), 24-31. (Read full article)
    31. Burks RT, Metcalf MH, Metcalf RW (1998). Fifteen-year follow-up of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Arthroscopy, 13(6), 673-9. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Tokish JM, Kuhn JE, Ayers GD, Arciero RA, Burks RT, Dines DM, Duralde XA, ElAttrache NS, Millett PJ, St Pierre P, Provencher MT, Tibone JE, Ticker JB, Cordasco FA (2020). Decision making in treatment after a first-time anterior glenohumeral dislocation: A Delphi approach by the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. [Review]. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(12), 2429-2445. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Erickson GA, Burks RT (2016). Biceps Tenodesis: Arthroscopic Considerations and Fixation Options. In Abrams JS, Bell RH, Tokish JM (Eds.), Advanced Reconstruction: Shoulder 2 (2, pp. 201-211). Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
    2. Burks RT, Judd RJ (2016). Arthroscopic Single-Row Rotator Cuff Repair. In Ryu KN, Angelo RL, Abrams JS (Eds.), The Shoulder (Chapter 5, pp. 49-60). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated.

    Editorial

    1. Burks RT (2019). Editorial Commentary: All-Suture Anchor for Medial-Row Fixation in Rotator Cuff Repair-Ready for Prime Time? Arthroscopy, 35(5), 1377-1378. (Read full article)

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Reagan J, Kullar R, Burks R (1/1/2015). MPFL Reconstruction: Technique and Results. [Video]. Orthopedic Clinics of North America.

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