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Brandon J. Barnes, M.D.

Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Barnes is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has special interests in sports injuries, which include conditions of the shoulder, elbow and knee, in addition to cartilage injuries and the use of orthobiologics.

Dr. Barnes completed his medical training and orthopaedic residency from Virginia Commonwealth University. He also completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Barnes is married with one young son. He enjoys playing and watching all types of sports, especially basketball, football and soccer. He is an avid outdoorsman and loves to hike, mountain bike, paddleboard and snowboard.

Education

  • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Internship: Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky Healthcare

Publications

Instructional Video did not reduce anxiety during pediatric cast removal: a prospective cohort study

The aim of the study was to determine if the use of an Instructional Video will decrease anxiety during cast removal. We enrolled 60 healthy children undergoing their first cast removal following conservative fracture treatment.

Reconstruction of Chronic Patellar Tendon Injury with Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report

A 41-year-old woman presented 5 years after glenohumeral arthrodesis. She experienced symptomatic relief following conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, regaining nearly full passive range of motion and >50% of normal active forward flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.

Conversion of Glenohumeral Fusion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Report

A 41-year-old woman presented 5 years after glenohumeral arthrodesis. She experienced symptomatic relief following conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, regaining nearly full passive range of motion and >50% of normal active forward flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.

Brandon J. Barnes, M.D.
  • VCU Health
  • Healthcare Ortopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedics Society of Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society