Clinical Director, Dallas Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship

Dr. James Brodsky, a native of Houston, completed his undergraduate work at Harvard and attended Case Western Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Baylor College of Medicine Hospitals in Houston, followed by a one-year Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery in Los Angeles, California, at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, and The Orthopaedic Hospital, at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Brodsky is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, having been board-certified and re-certified in orthopedic surgery. He is the past president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

Dr. Brodsky He is the Founder and Past Program Director of the Dallas Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center and UTSWMC. in Dallas and Texas A&M Health Science College of Medicine. He is Director of the Dallas Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship Program at Baylor University Medical Center and UTSWMC. He has trained orthopaedic foot & ankle specialists from across the United States and around the world.

In addition to patient care and teaching duties, Dr. Brodsky maintains a busy schedule of clinical and basic research. He is a frequent speaker at national and international orthopaedic CME courses and conferences. He publishes articles in renowned orthopaedic journals, and is a contributing author of many textbooks on foot and ankle surgery.

Clinical Director – Dallas Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
Harvard University, Cambridge MA

MEDICAL SCHOOL
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

INTERNSHIP
University Hospitals, CWRU, Cleveland OH

RESIDENCY
New York University and Bellevue Hospital
Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
FM Whittier, Jr., MD, Whittier, CA
Foot and. Ankle Surgery, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, The Orthopaedic Hospital, with the University of Southern California

CERTIFICATIONS
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Professor, University of Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Director, Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship Program, Baylor University Medical Center
Medical Director, Human Motion and Performance Laboratory, Baylor University Medical Center
Professor of Surgery, Orthopaedics, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery,, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dallas, TX

 AWARDS
Teaching Excellence Award – University of Texas Southwestern Orthopaedic Residency (1988-2018)
Interntional Federation of Foot & Anke Societies (2008)
Giannini Prize for Best Science Paper- “Gait Analysis of STAR Total Ankle Anthroplasty.” Brodsky JW, Coleman S., Bruck N, Polo F.

HONORARY PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Brazilian Society of Foot Surgery
British Orthopaedic Foot  and Ankle Surgery Society
Israel Foot and Ankle Society
Israel Orthopaedic Society
Spanish Society for Medicine and Surgery of the Foot

OTHER RECOGNITIONS
Best Doctors, D Magazine (Dallas) 
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
Super Doctor, Texas Monthly
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Recent 10 Peer Reviewed Publications (77 in total)

1) Disorders of the  Peroneal Tendons,  in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics:  Danna N, Zide JR, Brodsky JW;  Submitted, publication pending

“Single-stage Flexor Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Severe Concomitant Peroneus Longus and Brevis Tendon Tears,” Jockel JR, BrodskyJW. Foot Ankle Int. 2013May;34(5):666-72.

2) Bariteau, Tenenbaum, Coleman, Brodsky; Effect of Arthrodesis on Gait in Foot and Ankle,  Journal American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,  Submitted;  publication pending

3) “Congenital Dislocation of the Fifth Metatarsophalangeal Joint in Adults:  Surgical Technique.”  Jaffe D and Brodsky JW,Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics.  Accepted for publication,  2018 Apr 

4) Acute Peroneal Injury,”  Brodsky JW, Zide JR, Kane JM,  Foot Ankle Clinics N Am,  22 (2017) 833-841

5) 1.  “Radiographic Results and Return to Activity After Sesamoidectomy for Fracture,”  Kane JM, Brodsky JW, Daoud Y, Foot Ankle Int.2017 Oct;38(10):1100-1106. doi: 10.1177/1071100717717265. Epub 2017 Aug 11

6.) Role of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Stiff Ankles, “ Brodsky JW, Kane JM, Tanaguchi A, Coleman S, Daoud Y,  Foot Ankle Int., 2017 Oct;38(10):1070-1077. doi: 10.1177/1071100717718130. Epub 2017 Jul 26

7) “Acute Peroneal Tendon Injuries in Sport,”  Kane JM, Zide JR, Brodsky JW, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, Volume 25, Issue 2, Pages 113-119 (June 2017)

8) “Kinematics and Function of Total Ankle Replacements Versus Normal Ankles,” Kane JM, Coleman S, Brodsky JW, Foot Ankle Clinics N Am, 22 (2017) 241-249

9) “Surgical Approaches to Arthritis and Deformity of the Midfoot,”  Zide JR and Brodsky JW, Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery: Vol 15:  June 2016, p.87-9

10)  1.  “Abnormalities of gait caused by ankle arthritis are improved by ankle arthrodesis,” Brodsky JW, Kane JM, Bariteau J, Coleman S, Tenenbaum S.  Bone and Joint Journal,98B(10):1369-1375 · October 2016.  DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.981310.37614 

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS

“Correlation of Functional Measures of Gait and Mobility with Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures after Total Ankle Arthroplasty,” Brodsky JW, Fuchs D, Coleman S, Daoud Y, Kane JM.

“The Effect of Ankle Arthrodesis on the Biomechanical Function of the Foot: A Prospective, Three-Dimensional, Multi-segment Gait Analysis with Clinical Correlation,”  Kane JM, Coleman S, Daoud Y, Brodsky JW.

“The Biomechanical Correlation of Cavo-Varus deformity of the Foot with Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Junction Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal,” Taniguchi A, Kane JM, Daoud Y, Vier D, Brodsky JW.

“Association of Peroneal Tendon Tears with Cavovarus Deformity of the Foot:  Radiographic Parameters,”  Taniguchi A, Kane JM, Brodsky JW

“Functional abnormalities caused by operatively-confirmed peroneal tendon tears: Results of Gait Analysis,” Chinitz N, Coleman S, Brodsky JW

“ Results of Ipsilateral  Arthrodesis of the Hallux Metatarso-Phalangeal and Inter-Phalangeal Joints of the Hallux,”  Brodsky JW and Zide JR

“Debridement Arthroplasty for Adult Hallux Rigidus:  Results of Bone-sparing Surgerywithout interpositional arthroplasty,”  Brodsky JW, Reddy M, Elkins J, Nozaka K, Shen W.  

“Natural History of Charcot Arthropathy,”  Brodsky JW, Rabinovich A, Shen W.

“Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Changes in Gait Related to Preoperative Range of Motion: A five year prospective study,”  Brodsky JW,  Coleman S, Daoud Y, Kane JM.

Studies in Progress (partial list)  

Surgical Results of Reconstruction of Hallux Valgus Deformity in Males,”  Brodsky JW, Myer D, Reddy M, Dixon A.

“ Reconstruction of Recurrent Hallux Valgus with Scarf  Osteotomy: Classification & Validated Outcomes,”  Brodsky JW, Myer D, Dixon A, Reddy M, Daoud Y.

“The Effect of Hindfoot Arthrodesis on Outcomes in Total Ankle Arthroplasty,”  Jaffe D, Vier D, Daoud Y, Brodsky JW. 

“Long-Term Functional Outcomes of Scandanavian Total Ankle Replacement:  Clinical, Radiographic, and Gait  Parameters,” Brodsky JW, Zide JR, Coleman S, Daoud Y

“Multi-Segment Gait Analysis of Foot Function in Patients with Total Ankle Arthroplasty,”  Brodsky JW, Coleman S, Zide JR, Daoud Y

“Comorbidities associated with poor outcomes following operative hammertoe correction in a geriatric population,”  Samuel D. Maidman, BA, Amalie A. Erwood, BA, Shay Tenenbaum, MD, Amanda Fantry, MD, James Brodsky, MD, Jason T. Bariteau, MD

“Radiographic predictors for improved outcomes after hammertoe correction surgery,”  Samuel D. Maidman, BA, Allison L. Boden, BA, Stephanie A. Boden, BA, Danielle Mignemi, MS, ATC, LAT, OTC, Shay Tenenbaum, MD, Jason T. Bariteau, MD

“Long-Term Effect on Gait of Ankle Arthrodesis,” Brodsky JW, Zide JR, Coleman S, Daoud Y

“Long-Term Clinical and Radiographic Results of Combined Ankle and Subtalar Arthrodesis,” Brodsky JW, Zide JR, Coleman S, Daoud Y

“Reconstruction of  Major Bone Loss with Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis using Bulk Allografts,”

Brodsky JW, Zide JR

“Resection Arthroplasty for Severe Unreconstructable Charcot Arthropathy of the Ankle and Foot,”  Brodsky JW, Shen W

“Comparison of Results in Scarf Osteotomy for Primary and Revision Hallux Valgus Reconstruction: Patient-Reported Outcomes and Radiographic Results,”  Brodsky JW, Myer D, Kane JM 

“Changes in Gait and Functional Outcomes After Reconstruction of Chronic Peroneal Tendon Tears,”  Brodsky JW, Coleman S

“Effect of Stem Cell Augmented Micronized Allograft (Via Graft®) on Arthrodesis in the Ankle and Foot, “  Fantry A, Bowler J, Daoud Y, Brodsky JW 

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. “Radiology of The Foot And Ankle,” in  Foot And Ankle Manual. Editor:  Sammarco G.J.. Lea &  Febiger, 1991, P.54-67
2. “Reconstruction And Surgical Treatment Of The Diabetic Foot” in Operative Foot Surgery. Ed. Gould  J. ,. W.B.  Saunders, Phila. 1994
3. “Diabetic Foot”, Brodsky J.W. &.Probe R.A, In Annotated Bibliography On The Foot And Ankle (American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons).: C.V. Mosby Co. (1992)
4. “The Diabetic Foot” J.W.Brodsky, in Surgery Of The Foot And  Ankle, Sixth Edition, Ed..Mann R.A & Coughlin M.J. , Mosby, (1992)
5. “Amputations Of The Foot,”  J.W. Brodsky, In Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle, Sixth  Edition, Ed.R.A.Mann & M. Coughlin. C.V. Mosby (1992)
6. “Surgery Of The Sesamoids”  J.W. Brodsky, In Current Therapy In Foot And Ankle Surgery,  Ed. Myerson M..  Mosby-Year Book (1993)
7. “Amputations Of The Forefoot” J.W.Brodsky, In Current Therapy In Foot And Ankle Surgery Ed. M.Myerson. Mosby-Year Book (1993)
8. “Transmetatarsal Amputation,”  J.W. Brodsky, In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery,  Ed. K A. Johnson;(1993)  NEED PUBLISHER
9. “Syme Amputation,” J.W. Brodsky, In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery, ed. K.A. Johnson, (1993)  NEED PUBLISHER
10. “The Diabetic Foot” J.W.Brodsky, in Surgery Of The Foot And  Ankle, pp. 895-969 Seventh Edition,  Ed. & Coughlin M.J. & Mann R.A.  C.V. Mosby, (1999)
11. “Amputations Of The Foot”  J.W. Brodsky, In Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle,  pp. 971-994 Seventh  Edition, Ed. & M.J. Coughlin & R.A.Mann. C.V. Mosby  (1999)
12. “Staging and Classification of Foot Lesions in Diabetes,” in The Diabetic Foot,  Ed.,  Bowker JH & Pfeiffer MA,  Mosby, 2000
13. “Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle,”  Brodsky JW and Krause JO in Sports Medicine, Ed.  Drez D & DeLee J.   Harcourt, 2002.
14. “Transmetatarsal Amputation,”  J.W. Brodsky, In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery  Ed. H. Kitaoka,  2002  NEED PUBLISHER
15. “Syme Amputation,” J.W. Brodsky, In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery,  Ed. H. Kitaoka,  2002 NEED PUBLISHER
16. “Fractures & Acute Injuries of the Foot and Ankle”, in Sports Injuries – Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg, interactive CD, Primal Pictures,  London, 2002
17. “Recurrent Lesser toe Deformities,”  in Advanced Reconstruction of Foot and Ankle, ed Nunley, Pfeffer, Sanders, & Trepman  NEEDS DATES  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,  
18. “Orthopaedic Surgery of the Diabetic Foot,”  JW Brodsky,  in The Foot in Diabetes, 4th Edition, Ed. Boulton, Cavanagh, Rayman,  Wiley Publisher, 2006
19. “Classification of Foot Lesions in Diabetic Patients,”  in Levin & O’Neal’s The Diabetic Foot, 7th Edition, ed. Bowker and Pfeifer, et. al, Mosby-Elsevier, 2007
20. “The Diabetic Foot,”  JW Brodsky,  in Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 9th ed., ed. Coughlin, Mann, & Saltzman.  Mosby-Elsevier 2007
21. “Amputations of the  Foot and Ankle,”  in Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 9th ed.,  ed. Coughlin, Mann, & Saltzman Mosby-Elsevier 2007
22. “Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Pre- and Postoperative Analysis of Gait,” in Foot and Ankle Motion Analysis: Clinical Treatment and Technology, ed. Gerald Harris, PhD, et. al. CRC Press, 2007
23. “Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle” Brodsky JW, Bruck N. in DeLee, J., Drez, D., & Miller, M. D. Delee & drez’s orthopaedic sports medicine: Principles and practice (3rd ed.). ed. DeLee J., Drez D. & Miller M.D. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier, 2010
24. “Transmetatarsal Amputation,”  J.W. Brodsky and N Bruck,  In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery  Ed. H. Kitaoka,  Publication pending,  2013
25. “Syme Ankle Disarticulation Amputation, Pinzur MS, Brodsky JW , In Master Techniques In Orthopaedic Surgery Ed. H. Kitaoka,  Publication pending,  2013
26. “The Diabetic Foot,”  S Klein, J Johnson, and JW Brodsky, in Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 10th edititon,  ed. Saltzman, Anderson and Coughlin, NEED PUBLISHER & DATE
27. “Amputations of the Foot and Ankle,”  S Klein, J Johnson, and JW Brodsky, in Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 10th edititon, ed. Saltzman, Anderson and Coughlin, NEED PUBLISHER & DATE
28. “Biomechanics of the Ankle and Total Ankle Arthroplasty,” in Handbook of Human Motion, ed. Freeman Miller,2017
29. “Ankle and Hindfoot Arthritis,”  Zide JR and Brodsky JW in  Core Topics in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Andrew Robinson, James W. Brodsky, and John P. Negrine.   Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2018, pp 143-163. Print.  
30. “The Pediatric Foot,”   Zide JR, Riccio AI,  and Brodsky JW,  in Core Topics in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Andrew Robinson, James W. Brodsky, and John P. Negrine.   Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press,  2018, pp 342-358. Print. 
31. “Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion: Intramedullary Nail,” Zide JR and Brodsky JW, in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Tricks of the Trade, Ed. Steven M. Raikin. New York: Thieme, 2018, 371-376. Print.

NON-REFERRED ARTICLES

“Unrecognized Pin Penetration Of The Hip Joint,”  J.W. Brodsky, D.A. Barnes, H.S. Tullos. Contemporary  Orthopaedics, 9: No. 3, Pp. 13-2,  September, 1984

“Diabetes And Neuropathic Feet”,  JW Brodsky, Video Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 3. #1, 1989

“Foot and Ankle Disorders in Diabetes and Arthritis.”  Current Opinion in Orthopaedics.  Vol. 1, Pp. 147-153, 1990

“Charcot Athropathy In Diabetes”,  Contemp Orthop, Vol.18, #1, January, 1993

“Partial foot amputations,” Myerson MS,  Bowker JH  Brodsky JW, Trevino S  Contemp Orthop 19:139-157, 1994

“Orthotic Solutions for Recalcitrant Charcot Deformity,”  Brodsky JW and Negrine JP,  Biomechanics, Vol. 2, No. 5,  pp 65-68;  1995

“Fancy Feet-The forces in Fashion Footwear:  The pathophysiology of High-fashion Shoewear,”  Brodsky, JW.  Dallas Medical Journal  Vol 83, #4, p 148-151, 1997  

Pollo FE and Brodsky JW. Removable Walkers Rival Total Contact Casts for Some Patients. Biomechanics: The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine, 8(6):91-98, 2001.