Brody Flanagin, MD

Dr. Brody Flanagin is a Dallas area board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic, reconstructive and replacement surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Flanagin treats a wide array of shoulder conditions and combines minimally invasive, cutting-edge techniques and traditional open surgical approaches in order to help his patients achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle. He believes in providing personal and compassionate care in order to meet the individual needs of his patients.

Dr. Flanagin earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine before completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. He was then selected for the prestigious Baylor/WB Carrell Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sumant “Butch” Krishnan and Dr. Buz Burkhead in Dallas, TX, which is certified by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons society. Following his fellowship, Dr. Flanagin spent additional time with Dr. Gilles Walch and Professor Pascal Boileau in France learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his practice. In addition, he is the author of several peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters and has presented at national meetings.

Dr. Flanagin diagnoses and treats disorders of the shoulder. Dr. Flanagin is able to get many of his patients back to a pain-free lifestyle with nonsurgical treatment. However, when surgery is necessary, he uses both minimally invasive arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery to repair damaged ligaments, tendons, and bones.

Having studied with some of the most esteemed shoulder surgeons in the world, Dr. Flanagin spent a number of years training, learning advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques before starting his private practice. Some common conditions Dr. Flanagin treats includes rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, AC joint injuries/dislocations (“separated shoulder”), frozen shoulder, and biceps tendon injuries. He utilizes the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery including arthroscopic (“minimally invasive”) shoulder surgery, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, AC joint reconstruction, arthroscopic stabilization for dislocations, and modern techniques such as the Latarjet procedure for traumatic anterior instability. He also specializes in revision ("redo") shoulder replacement surgery.

• 2015 - Lab Faculty, San Diego Shoulder Institute Annual Meeting
• 2014 - Lab Faculty, orthopedic Summit 2014: Ultrasound Injection Workshop of the Hip, Shoulder, Foot & Ankle
• 2014 - Lab Faculty, San Diego Shoulder Institute Annual Meeting
• 2014 - Lab Faculty, Current Solutions in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Pre-Course Cadaveric Lab

• 2017 - Chicago Trauma Symposium, “Breakout Session: Current Shoulder Trends”
• 2017 - Chicago Trauma Symposium, “Debate: Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures – ORIF vs Reverse Arthroplasty”
• 2017 - Chicago Trauma Symposium, “Role of Arthroscopy in Shoulder Trauma
• 2017 Texas orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, “Shoulder Controversies: Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears”
• 2015 - San Diego Shoulder Institute Annual Meeting, “TSR/Reverse Cadaver Lab: Tips for Revision”
• 2015 - San Diego Shoulder Institute Annual Meeting, “A Potpourri of Reverse Cases and Decisions”
• 2015 - Baylor University Medical Center at Garland Family Medicine Residency Education Seminar, “Knee Pain”
• 2015 - Baylor University Medical Center at Garland Community Education Symposium, “Finding Freedom from Shoulder and Elbow Pain”
• 2015 - Baylor University Medical Center Community Education Symposium, “Finding Freedom from Shoulder and Elbow Pain”
• 2014 - Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation CEU Seminar, “Shoulder Injuries: Surgical and Conservative Treatment Options”
• 2014 - Baylor Scott & White Health Triage and Primary Care of Orthopedic Injuries Conference, “Shoulder and Elbow”
• 2014 - Baylor University Medical Center Community Education Symposium, “Finding Freedom from Shoulder and Elbow Pain”
• 2014 - Baylor University Medical Center at Garland Family Medicine Residency Education Seminar, “Shoulder Pain”
• 2014 - Baylor University Medical Center Practical Updates for Primary Care, “Shoulder Pain”
• 2014 - AAOS Annual Meeting Instructional Course Lecture, “Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques”
• 2013 - San Diego Shoulder Institute Annual Meeting, “Case Presentations”
• 2013 - Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Spring Symposium, “Surgical Reconstruction of Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy: Macrame”
• 2013 - Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Spring Symposium, “Convertible Stems in Joint Arthroplasty: Is It Really a Bright Idea?”
• 2013 - Current Solutions in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, “Clavicle Fractures”
• 2013 - Current Solutions in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, “Proximal Humerus Fractures: Case Presentations & Complications”
• 2010 - Grand Rounds, Department of orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, “Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip”
• 2009 - Grand Rounds, Department of orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, “Benign Bone Tumors”

• 2015 - ABOS Part 2 (Board Certified)
• 2012 - ABOS Part 1
• 2012 - Texas Medical License
• 2012 - Federal DEA License

• 1^st place, Resident Anatomy Competition, Department of orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine
• Resident/Fellow Paper Award, Eastern orthopedic Association
• Journal of orthopedic Trauma Best PGY3 orthopedic Teaching Resident of the Year, Department of orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine
• Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
• Graduation with Highest Distinction, University of Michigan
• James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan
• Golden Key National Honors Society
• University Honors, University of Michigan
• First Year Chemistry Achievement Award, Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan
• Class Honors, University of Michigan
• William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, University of Michigan

• Candidate Member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
• Fellow, American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons
• Diplomate, American Board of orthopedic Surgeons
• Associate Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Editorial Board, The American Journal of Orthopedics
• Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
• Texas Medical Association/Dallas County Medical Society
• Texas orthopedic Association