BenjaminStephensRichardsIIIMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Dallas, TX

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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Office
2222 Welborn St
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone+1 214-559-5000

Fax+1 214-443-7309
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Summary

Dr. Benjamin Richards III, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Dallas, Texas. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. He is affiliated with Scottish Rite for Children and Children's Medical Center Dallas.

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
University of Utah HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1986
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

UT State Medical License 1982 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
TX State Medical License 1988 - 2024
LA State Medical License 2021 - 2022
OK State Medical License 2021 - 2021
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
The Ponseti Method for the Treatment of Clubfeet Associated With Amniotic Band Syndrome: A Single Institution 20-Year Experience.
Melissa Esparza, Elaine Tran, Benjamin S Richards, Chan Hee Jo, Claire Shivers, Chelsea M. Karacz, Jordan Polk, Anthony I. Riccio> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 May 1
1 citations
Spinal balance and lumbar curve stability after selective thoracic fusion in idiopathic scoliosis.
Aaron Gebrelul, Ann Marie Karam, Kiley Poppino, Chan Hee Jo, B. Stephens Richards> ;Spine Deformity. 2021 Mar 1
4 citations
Genetic association and characterization of FSTL5 in isolated clubfoot
Anas M. Khanshour, Yared H. Kidane, Julia Kozlitina, Reuel Cornelia, Alexandra J Rafipay, Vanessa De Mello, Mitchell K. Weston, Nandina Paria, Aysha B. Khalid, Jacquel...> ;Human Molecular Genetics. 2021 Jan 21
4 citations
Are Some Randomized Clinical Trials Impossible
Jonathan J. Rios, B. Stephens Richards, David A. Stevenson, Beverly Oberlander, David Viskochil, Andrea M. Gross, Eva Dombi, Brigitte C. Widemann, Scott R. Plotkin, Co...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2021 Jan 1
8 citations
Successful Ponseti-treated Clubfeet at Age 2 Years: What Is the Rate of Surgical Intervention After This?
Matthew J. Siebert, Chelsea M. Karacz, B. Stephens Richards> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2020 Nov 1
13 citations
Objective Measurement of Brace Wear in Successfully Ponseti-Treated Clubfeet: Pattern of Decreasing Use in the First 2 Years.
B. Stephens Richards, Shawne Faulks, Kevin Felton, Chelsea M. Karacz> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2020 May 1
5 citations
Repeat Surgical Interventions Following "Definitive" Instrumentation and Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis: 25-Year Update.
Megan Mignemi, Dong Phuong Tran, Brandon A. Ramo, B. Stephens Richards> ;Spine Deformity. 2018 Jul 1
2 citations
The Lumbar Gap Measurement in Lenke 1-4C Curves.
Hong Zhang, B. Stephens Richards, Daniel J. Sucato, Chan Hee Jo, Dong Phuong Tran, Linfeng Wang> ;Spine Deformity. 2018 May 1
16 citations
An international meta-analysis confirms the association of BNC2 with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Yoji Ogura, Kazuki Takeda, Ikuyo Kou, Anas M. Khanshour, Anna Grauers, Hang Zhou, Gang Liu, Yanhui Fan, Taifeng Zhou, Zhihong Wu, Yohei Takahashi, Morio Matsumoto, Nor...> ;Scientific Reports. 2018 Mar 16
17 citations
What Factors Influence Union and Refracture of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia? A Multicenter Long-term Study.
Hitesh Shah, Benjamin Joseph, Binu Valsalakumari Sreekumaran Nair, Devaki B. Kotian, In Ho Choi, Benjamin S Richards, Charles E. Johnston, Vrisha Madhuri, Matthew B. D...> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2018 Jan 1
9 citations
Clubfoot Infants Initially Thought to be Idiopathic, But Later Found Not to Be. How do They do With Nonoperative Treatment?
B. Stephens Richards, Shawne Faulks> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2017 Apr 10
14 citations
Nonoperatively corrected clubfoot at age 2 years radiographs are not helpful in predicting future relapse
B. Stephens Richards, Shawne Faulks, Ozan Razi, Amanda Moualeu, Chan Hee Jo> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2017 Jan 18
16 citations
Radiographic Assessment of Shoulder Position in 619 Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients: Can T1 Tilt Be Used as an Intraoperative Proxy to Determine Postoperative Shoulder B...
Scott J. Luhmann, Daniel J. Sucato, Charles E. Johnston, B. Stephens Richards, Lori A. Karol> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Oct 1
24 citations
rhBMP-2 and Intramedullary Fixation in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia.
Richards, B. S., Richards, B. S., Anderson, T. D., Anderson, T. D.> ;Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 2016 Jun 5
56 citations
What would be the annual cost savings if fewer screws were used in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment in the US
A. Noelle Larson, David W. Polly, Stacey J. Ackerman, Charles Gerald T. Ledonio, Baron S. Lonner, Suken A. Shah, John B. Emans, B. Stephens Richards> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2016 Jan 1
17 citations
A radiographic scoring system to assess healing in congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia.
B. Stephens Richards, David Wilkes, Molly Dempsey, Pamela Nurenberg> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B. 2015 Mar 1
14 citations
Risk Factors for Coronal Decompensation After Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Jaime A. Gomez, Hiroko Matsumoto, Nicholas D. Colacchio, David P. Roye, Daniel J. Sucato, B. Stephens Richards, John B. Emans, Mark Erickson, James O. Sanders, Lawrenc...> ;Spine Deformity. 2014 Sep 1
104 citations
Best practices in intraoperative neuromonitoring in spine deformity surgery: Development of an intraoperative checklist to optimize response
Michael G. Vitale, David L. Skaggs, Gregory I. Pace, Margaret L. Wright, Hiroko Matsumoto, Richard C. E. Anderson, Douglas L. Brockmeyer, John P. Dormans, John B. Eman...> ;Spine Deformity. 2014 Sep 1
7 citations
Congenital band syndrome with pseudarthrosis of the radius and ulna and impending vascular compromise: a case report.
Christine A. Ho, B. Stephens Richards, Marybeth Ezaki> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2014 Jul 1
A glimpse into Texas Scottish Rite Hospital's educational, clinical care, and research development.
J. Anthony Herring, Charles E. Johnston, B. Stephens Richards> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B. 2015 Mar 1
17 citations
Genome-wide association study identifies new disease loci for isolated clubfoot
Tianxiao Zhang, Gabe Haller, Peng Lin, David M. Alvarado, Jacqueline T. Hecht, Susan H. Blanton, B. Stephens Richards, John P. Rice, Matthew B. Dobbs, Christina A. Gur...> ;Journal of Medical Genetics. 2014 May 1
2 citations
The impact of large-scale genomic methods in orthopaedic disorders: insights from genome-wide association studies.
Nandina Paria, Lawson A B Copley, John A. Herring, Harry K.W. Kim, B. Stephens Richards, Daniel J. Sucato, Jonathan J. Rios, Carol Wise> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2014 Mar 5
54 citations
Does higher anchor density result in increased curve correction and improved clinical outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
A. Noelle Larson, David W. Polly, Beverly E. Diamond, Charles Gerald T. Ledonio, B. Stephens Richards, John B. Emans, Daniel J. Sucato, Charles E. Johnston> ;Spine. 2014 Apr 1
3 citations
Whole-exome sequencing: discovering genetic causes of orthopaedic disorders.
Nandina Paria, Lawson A B Copley, John A. Herring, Harry K.W. Kim, Benjamin S Richards, Daniel J. Sucato, Carol Wise, Jonathan J. Rios> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2013 Dec 4
32 citations
Induction of SHP2-deficiency in chondrocytes causes severe scoliosis and kyphosis in mice
Harry K.W. Kim, Olumide Aruwajoye, Daniel J. Sucato, B. Stephens Richards, Gen-Sheng Feng, Di Chen, Philip D. King, Nobuhiro Kamiya> ;Spine. 2013 Oct 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Children's Medical Center DallasDallas, Texas
Scottish Rite for ChildrenDallas, Texas