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Matthew Burrus, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Austin, TX, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

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Orthopaedic Surgery Austin, TX

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Sports Medicine

Overview of Dr. Burrus

Dr. Burrus is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who sees patients in North Austin, South Austin, and Round Rock. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the knee and shoulder. Additionally, he has a special interest in complex knee and shoulder reconstructions and shoulder replacements.

A native of Southeast Texas, Dr. Burrus attended Washington and Lee University where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Biology, magna cum laude, and played varsity soccer. During medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia where he scored in the 100th percentile nationally for his in-training exam and served as Administrative Chief Resident. Following residency, he completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan under numerous nationally and internationally recognized surgeons and received additional training in hip arthroscopy. For Part I Examination of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (certifying examination), Dr. Burrus scored in the 95th percentile nationwide.

Throughout his training, Dr. Burrus has worked with several high school and NCAA Division I athletic programs (University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University). In addition, he formerly assisted with the Under 18 USA Hockey National Team Development Program and provided sideline coverage for the International Champions Cup. He has written over 45 research articles along with 12 book chapters, and been involved in over 65 research presentations.

In his free time, Dr. Burrus enjoys golf, fly fishing, bird hunting, snow skiing, and spending time with his wife and 4 kids.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2011
  • Washington and Lee University
    Washington and Lee UniversityBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007
  • Washington and Lee University
    Washington and Lee UniversityB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • High Scoring Poster Presentation Award Canadian Orthopaedic Association (Annual Meeting), 2017
  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Washington and Lee University, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Radiographic and Anatomic Landmarks of the Major Knee Ligaments  
    Bedi A, LaPrade RF, Burrus MT, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1/18/2018
  • Evaluation and Surgical Management of Lateral Patellar Instability in the Skeletally Mature  
    Diduch DR, Kandil A, Burrus MT, J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 1/18/2018
  • Patient-Related Risk Factors for Postoperative Stiffness Requiring Operative Intervention Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair  
    Burrus MT, Diduch DR, Werner BC, J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Player Performance and Return to Sport after Arthroscopic Management of Hip Labral Tears in the National Basketball Association.
    Lee S, Burrus MT, Habib A, Werner BC, Khan M, Sikka R, Madden K, Rogowski J, Stotts J, Bedi A, AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/6/2018
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Lysis of Adhesions Affords Similar Knee Flexion as Those Without Stiffness After Sulcus-Deepening Trochleoplasty: a Prospective Study.
    Carstensen SE, Burrus MT, Cancienne JM, Kurkis GM, Griffin JW, Diduch DR, AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/6/2018
  • Deepening Trochleoplasty in Patients with Severe Dysplasia.
    Diduch DR, Burrus MT, Cancienne JM, Carstensen SE, Griffin JW, Herodicus Society 43rd Annual Meeting, Pebble Beach, CA, 1/21/2017
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Lectures

  • Subscapularis Tear after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. 
    Columbus, OH - 1/29/2017

Other

  • Sulcus-Deepening Trochleoplasty for Trochlear Dysplasia. 
    Burrus MT, Vess EM, Diduch DR, Video Presentation in the Orthopaedic Video Theater, AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
    San Diego, CA - 1/14/2017
  • MPFL Reconstruction - Getting it Right. 
    Burrus MT, Kandil A, Abazaid NK, Goity LD, Diduch DR, Video Presentation in the Orthopaedic Video Theater, AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2016

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Hospital Affiliations