Overview of Dr. Burger
I am the Chair of the Orthopedic department at Anschutz Medical Campus
Office
University of Colorado Hospital
The Spine Center 12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045Fax+1 720-848-2019- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- University of the Free StateClass of 1984, B Med Sc; & M.B.Ch B
Certifications & Licensure
- CO State Medical License 2006 - 2024
- LA State Medical License 2001 - 2007
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors 2013 Denver Business Journal, 2014
- Becker’s list of Spine Surgeons to Know 2014
- Top 30 Women in Spine and Neurosurgery to Know in 2013 Beckers Healthcare Annual Spine Review, 2013
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Clinical Trials
- Sagittal Plane Correction With Pass-LP Device in Adult Deformity Patients Start of enrollment: 2012 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- AOA Critical Issues: Promoting Leadership Development Among Orthopaedic Faculty.Evalina Burger, Alexander Ghanayem, Mary K Mulcahey> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2024 Apr 1
- 2 citationsCatastrophic acute failure of pelvic fixation in adult spinal deformity requiring revision surgery: a multicenter review of incidence, failure mechanisms, and risk fac...Christopher T Martin, Kenneth J Holton, Benjamin D Elder, Jeremy L Fogelson, Anthony L Mikula, Christopher J Kleck, David Calabrese, Evalina L Burger, David Ou-Yang, V...> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2023 Jan 1
- Blockade of Osteoclast-Mediated Bone Resorption With a RANKL-Inhibitor Enhances Bone Formation in a Rat Spinal Fusion Model.Karin A Payne, Nichole M Shaw, Christopher B Erickson, Peter Yarger, Yangyi Yu, Todd Baldini, Christopher J Kleck, Vikas V Patel, Evalina L Burger> ;Spine. 2022 Aug 15
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Journal Articles
- Predictors of Spine Deformity Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review with Meta-AnalysisNoshchenko, A., Hoffecker, L., Lindley, E. M., Burger, E. L., Cain, C.M., Patel, V. V., & Bradford, A. P., World Journal of Orthopedics, 1/1/2015
- Long Term Treatment Effects of Lumbar Arthrodeses in Degenerative Disc DiseaseNoshchenko, A., Hoffecker, L., Lindley, E. M., Burger, E. L., Cain, C. M., & Patel, V. V., J Spinal Disord Tech, 1/1/2015
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction...Polly, D.W., Cher, D.J., Wine, K.D., Whang, P.G., Frank, C.J., Harvey, C.F., Lockstadt, H., Glaser, J.A., Limoni, R.P., Sembrano, J.N., INSITE Study Group., Neurosurgery, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- A New Method for Clinically Assessing Pain.Lindley E, Burger E., AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 1/1/2014
- A review of Control Group Outcomes in Sheep Fusion Models and Recommendations for Future StudiesLindley E, Burger E, AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 1/1/2014
- Minimally Invasive Technique for Placement of Sacroiliac (SI) Arthrodesis Implants using O-Arm and Stealth Navigation.Kleck C, Perry J, Burger E, Cain C, Patel V., SICOT World Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Theories and Concepts Behind Stand-Alone Anterior Fusions1/1/2016
- Risk Factors Associated with Rod Fracture After Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity1/1/2015
- The Effect of Electronic Medical Record System Implementation on Complication Rate in Adult Spine Deformity SurgerySanta Rosa, Florida - 1/1/2014
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Other
- The Cutting Edge, MD
University of Colorado - 1/1/2014 - Guest Star, Dr. Evalina BurgerInternational Magazine for Spinal Surgeons (IM)Prove
1/1/2014 - Saving a Patient from His Flak Jacket
UCHWallStories.com
University of Colorado Hospital - 1/1/2013 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Top 10 Spine Review Articles: June 22-26June 26th, 2020
- Dr. Evalina Burger: 3 Thoughts on Spine Technology TrendsOctober 31st, 2018
- Medicrea Hosts First-Ever Spine Artificial Intelligence Focused Meeting in Lyon, FranceSeptember 26th, 2018
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Committees
- Member at Large, AAOS Board of Directors 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Orthopedic AssociationMember
- Scoliosis Research SocietyMember
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Colorado HospitalAurora, Colorado
- Denver HealthDenver, Colorado
- Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient PavilionAurora, Colorado
External Links
- CU Orthopedics https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/orthopedics
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