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Christina I Brady, MD

Assistant Professor/Clinical

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Department of Orthopaedics

Christina I. Brady, MD, graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Biochemistry and Anthropology. Upon earning her degree, she moved to New Mexico, where she began her research in nanotechnology under the Department of Energy as a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Fellow. Dr. Brady attended medical school at the University of New Mexico.

Dr. Brady completed her residency at the University of Texas, San Antonio in Orthopaedic Surgery. She continued with fellowship training in hand surgery at the Hand Center of San Antonio. She is proud to stay in San Antonio and practices at the VA and Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC). Dr. Brady subspecializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in support of the Orthopaedics Department.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2013 - MD - Medicine - University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque NM
    • 2008 - BS - Biochemistry (Minor in Anthropology) - UC San Diego, La Jolla CA

    Training

    • 2019 - Fellowship - Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - UT Health San Antonio, The Hand Center of San Antonio
    • 2018 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery - UT Health San Antonio

    Highlights

    01/2022     Fred Corley Faculty Mentor Award         

    01/2014     Recognition for Excellence by patient at Audie Murphy VA Hospital

    01/2012     Nomination for Junior/Senior Gold Humanism Honor Society Candidate

    01/2011     Award for Excellence in Information Seeking and Critical Appraisal: UNM SOM

    01/2007     Los Alamos National Laboratory Undergraduate Symposium Award

    01/2004     Provosts Honors List, UCSD: 2004-2008

    01/2004     Kipper Science Award

    Appointments

    • 08/2023 - Present - Chief of Orthopaedics - STVHCS – Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
    • 09/2019 - Present - Assistant Professor, Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, Department of Orthopaedics
    • 08/2019 - Present - Orthopaedic Surgeon - STVHCS – Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
    • 08/2009 - Specialist - UT Health San Antonio, Department of Orthopaedics

  • Publications

      Abstracts Presented:

      Bois AJ, Gabig AM, Griffin LP, Rockwood CA Jr, Brady CI, Dutta AK. The evaluation, classification, and management of septic arthritis of the shoulder: the comprehensive shoulder sepsis system. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Dec;32(12):2453-2466. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.05.019. Epub 2023 Jun 17. PMID: 37331502.

      Koso R, Gabig AM, Brady CI, Dutta AK. Olecranon Tendo-Osseous Allograft Reconstruction for Complex Extensor Mechanism and Bone Loss at the Elbow. J Hand Surg Am. 2023 Mar 30:S0363-5023(23)00074-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.02.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37003954.

      Prabhakar G, Kanawade V, Ghali AN, Dutta AK, Brady CI, Morrey BF. Medial Elbow Pain Syndrome: Current Treatment Strategies. Orthopedics. 2023 Mar-Apr;46(2):e81-e88. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20220719-06. Epub 2022 Jul 25. PMID: 35876779.

      Gabig AM, Malmquist JA, Brady CI, Dutta AK. A Novel Hemiarthroplasty Design for Treatment of Post-traumatic Elbow Ankylosis and Distal Humerus Nonunion: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Oct 27;12(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00393. PMID: 36820842.

      Zelle BA, Johnson TR, Ryan JC, Martin CW, Cabot JH, Griffin LP, Bullock TS, Ahmad F, Brady CI, Shah K. Fate of the Uninsured Ankle Fracture: Significant Delays in Treatment Result in an Increased Risk of Surgical Site Infection. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Mar 1;35(3):154-159. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001907. PMID: 32947353.

      Brady CI. Fate of the Uninsured Ankle Fracture: Significant Delays in Treatment Result in an Increased Risk of Surgical Site Infection 2021 Mar. p. 154-159. (Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma).

      Peer-Reviewed Articles (selected from past 5 years):

      Martinez VH, Quirarte JA, Treffalls RN, McCormick S, Martin CW, Brady CI. In-Hospital Mortality Risk and Discharge Disposition Following Hip Fractures: An Analysis of the Texas Trauma Registry. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2023;14. doi:10.1177/21514593231200797

      Momtaz, David MPH, BS; Ghali, Abdullah MD; Gonuguntla, Rishi BS; Kotzur, Travis BS; Ahmad, Farhan MD; Arce, Andrea BS; Olvera, Ariana BS; Brady, Christina MD; Rose, Ryan MD. Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes During the Peak of the Pandemic, an Uptick of Complications: An Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP. JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews 7(2):e22.00276, February 2023. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00276

      Verlinsky L, Ulmer CJ, Griffin LP, Brady CI, Rose RA. Socioeconomic status does not change decision-making in the treatment of distal radius fractures at a level 1 trauma center. OTA Int. 2022 Nov 16;5(4):e221. doi: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000221. PMID: 36569115; PMCID: PMC9782312.

      Heath, David M. MD; Boyer, Braden J. MD; Ghali, Abdullah N. BS; Momtaz, David A. BS, MPH; Nagel, Sarah C BS; Brady, Christina I. MD Use of Clindamycin for Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Decreases Amputation Rate, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: July 2022 - Volume 36 - Issue 7 - p 327-331 doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002324

      Handcox JE, Saucedo JM, Rose RA, Corley FG, Brady CI. Providing Orthopaedic Care to Vulnerably Underserved Patients: AOA Critical Issues. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Jun 10. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01349. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35696681.

      Salazar LM, Gutierrez-Naranjo JM, Meza C, Gabig A, Bois AJ, Brady CI, Dutta AK. Joint aspiration and serum markers - do they matter in the diagnosis of native shoulder sepsis? A systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 May 19;23(1):470. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05385-8. PMID: 35590311; PMCID: PMC9118805.

      Brady CI, Saucedo JM. Spion enha Care to Vulnerably Uninsured Patients. Hand Clin. 2020 May;36(2):245-253. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2020.01.013. PMID: 32307055.

      Brady CI, Dutta AK, Prabhakar G, Bao-Quynh J, Lee A, Dang H. The Split Capsule Technique for Chronic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Novel Surgical Technique and Case Series Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2020 Jan;21(4):136-143.

      Books/Book Chapters:

      Brady CI, Dutta AK, Sperling, JW. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Relevant Surgical Exposures. Second Edition In: Chapter 10 Exposures of the Shoulder. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2019. p. 138 - 167.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2023 - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery