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Venugopal Rao Akuthota

TitleProfessor
InstitutionUniversity of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
DepartmentSOM-PM&R General Operations
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0001-9895-8054 Additional info

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    2012 - 20175280 Top Doctor, Denver Magazine
    2015PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    2014Visiting Professor, Harvard, Seoul National Korea, Dalhouise- Halifax, Turkey, Eastern Virginia, Loyola, Penn
    2012Outstanding Paper, The Spine Journal

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    1. Lee D, Carrera EJ, Hagens R, Yeung G, Garvan CW, Rothman MS, Akuthota V. Serum cortisol level to screen for significant hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression in patients receiving multiple steroid injections. Pain Med. 2024 Feb 01; 25(2):97-103. PMID: 37819765.
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    2. Meron A, Barber K, Stokes D, Churchill L, LeDoux C, Akuthota V. Feasibility and acceptability of a telemedicine triage model among Medicaid patients with low back pain referred to a spine center. N Am Spine Soc J. 2023 Jun; 14:100200. PMID: 37008515.
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    3. Clements ND, McCormick ZL, Vydra D, Nagpal A, Akuthota V, Kennedy DJ, Cushman DM. Serious Complications Associated with Interventional Spine Procedures-Results of a Spine Intervention Society Survey. Pain Med. 2020 03 01; 21(3):651-653. PMID: 31188448.
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    4. Carollo J, De S, Akuthota V. Evidence-Based Physiatry: Clinical Decision-Making With Instrumented Gait Analysis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 03; 99(3):265-266. PMID: 31860588.
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    5. Akuthota V, Meron AJ, Singh JR, Boimbo S, Laker SR, Brakke Holman R, Sridhar BV, Friedrich J, Sullivan WJ. The utility of magnetic resonance imaging results in physician decision-making before initial lumbar spinal injection. Spine J. 2019 09; 19(9):1455-1462. PMID: 31009770.
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    6. Akuthota V, Marshall B, Boimbo S, Osborne MC, Garvan CS, Garvan GJ, Buzanowska M, Sauerwein K, Sridhar BV, Plastaras CT. Clinical Course of Motor Deficits from Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Due to Disk Herniation. PM R. 2019 08; 11(8):807-814. PMID: 30689304.
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    7. Hammerich A, Whitman J, Mintken P, Denninger T, Akuthota V, Sawyer EE, Hofmann M, Childs JD, Cleland J. Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Combined With Epidural Steroid Injection for Individuals With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Parallel-Group Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 05; 100(5):797-810. PMID: 30703349.
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    8. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Heagerty PJ, Bauer Z, Rothman MS, Suri P, Hansen R, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Akuthota V, Jarvik JG. Systemic effects of epidural steroid injections for spinal stenosis. Pain. 2018 May; 159(5):876-883. PMID: 29394207.
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    9. Akuthota V, Marshall B, Mintken PE, Schenkman M, Kumbhare D. Second-Order Peer Reviews of Clinically Relevant Articles for the Physiatrist: "Early Physical Therapy Vs Usual Care in Patients with Recent-Onset Low Back Pain" (Fritz JM, Magel JS, McFadden M, et al, JAMA 2015): "Physical Therapy May Not Help Acute Lower Back Pain Sufferers". Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 09; 96(9):682-685. PMID: 28081028.
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    10. Friedrich J, Brakke R, Akuthota V, Sullivan W. Reliability and Practicality of the Core Score: Four Dynamic Core Stability Tests Performed in a Physician Office Setting. Clin J Sport Med. 2017 Jul; 27(4):409-414. PMID: 28653966.
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    11. Heinemann A, Raad J, Akuthota V, Segal N, Nitsch KP, Rho M, Chan L, Casey E, Press J, Sowa G, Moore J. Scoping review to develop common data elements for lumbar spinal stenosis. Spine J. 2017 07; 17(7):1045-1057. PMID: 28434926.
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    12. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, Heagerty PJ, Deyo RA, Bauer Z, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Shi XR, Annaswamy T, Standaert CJ, Smuck M, Kennedy DJ, Akuthota V, Sibell D, Wasan AD, Diehn F, Suri P, Rundell SD, Kessler L, Chen AS, Jarvik JG. Long-Term Effects of Repeated Injections of Local Anesthetic With or Without Corticosteroid for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 08; 98(8):1499-1507.e2. PMID: 28396242.
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    13. Sclafani JA, Constantin A, Ho PS, Akuthota V, Chan L. Descriptive Analysis of Spinal Neuroaxial Injections, Surgical Interventions, and Physical Therapy Utilization for Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Within Medicare Beneficiaries from 2000 to 2011. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 02 15; 42(4):240-246. PMID: 28207664.
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    14. Sclafani JA, Ho PS, Mayfield C, Ukegbu U, Akuthota V, Chan L. Interventional Treatment and Physical Therapy?Utilization for Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Within Medicare Beneficiaries From 2000-2011: Descriptive Analysis and Impacts on Surgery Frequency. PM R. 2016 Sep; 8(9S):S160. PMID: 27672768.
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    15. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Standaert CJ, Nedeljkovic S, Kennedy DJ, Sibell DM, Suri P, Akuthota V, Annaswamy TM, Bauer Z, Jarvik JJ. Patient and Procedural Risk Factors for Cortisol Suppression Following Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis. PM R. 2016 Sep; 8(9S):S159-S160. PMID: 27672767.
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    16. Yang AJ, Coronado RA, Hoffecker L, Gao C, Saurwein K, Shoreman D, Hoffberg AS, Akuthota V. Conservative Care in Lumbar Spine Surgery Trials: A?Descriptive Literature Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 01; 98(1):165-172. PMID: 27576191.
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    17. Niehaus W, Boimbo S, Akuthota V. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Use of iPad Mini Mobile Devices. PM R. 2015 May; 7(5):512-8. PMID: 25661459.
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    18. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, Heagerty PJ, Deyo RA, Sullivan SD, Bauer Z, Bresnahan BW, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Standaert C, Kessler L, Akuthota V, Annaswamy T, Chen A, Diehn F, Firtch W, Gerges FJ, Gilligan C, Goldberg H, Kennedy DJ, Mandel S, Tyburski M, Sanders W, Sibell D, Smuck M, Wasan A, Won L, Jarvik JG. A randomized trial of epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 03; 371(1):11-21. PMID: 24988555.
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    19. Friedly J, Akuthota V, Amtmann D, Patrick D. Why disability and rehabilitation specialists should lead the way in patient-reported outcomes. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Aug; 95(8):1419-22. PMID: 24732170.
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    20. Yang A, Emig M, Akuthota V. Kissing spine and the retrodural space of Okada: more than just a kiss? PM R. 2014 Mar; 6(3):287-9. PMID: 24370607.
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    21. Akuthota V. What's on the horizon: the future of pain medicine. PM R. 2012 Aug; 4(8):545-7. PMID: 22920312.
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    22. Abbott ZI, Nair KV, Allen RR, Akuthota VR. Utilization characteristics of spinal interventions. Spine J. 2012 Jan; 12(1):35-43. PMID: 22138113.
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    23. Akuthota V. Bupivacaine: the not-so-innocuous inoculant? PM R. 2011 Dec; 3(12):1110. PMID: 22192319.
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    24. Akuthota V, Standaert CJ, Chimes GP. The role of core strengthening for chronic low back pain. PM R. 2011 Jul; 3(7):664-70. PMID: 21777866.
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    25. Wolfer L, Carragee E, Akuthota V. Lumbar provocation diskography: helpful or harmful? PM R. 2010 Oct; 2(10):957-68. PMID: 20970766.
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    26. Maslowski E, Sullivan W, Forster Harwood J, Gonzalez P, Kaufman M, Vidal A, Akuthota V. The diagnostic validity of hip provocation maneuvers to detect intra-articular hip pathology. PM R. 2010 Mar; 2(3):174-81. PMID: 20359681.
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    27. Aspegren D, Enebo BA, Miller M, White L, Akuthota V, Hyde TE, Cox JM. Functional scores and subjective responses of injured workers with back or neck pain treated with chiropractic care in an integrative program: a retrospective analysis of 100 cases. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Nov-Dec; 32(9):765-71. PMID: 20004804.
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    28. Brand ES, Ky P, Christo PJ, Standaert CJ, Akuthota V. Debating "interventions" for chronic axial low back pain. PM R. 2009 Oct; 1(10):964-72. PMID: 19854425.
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    29. Garcia M, Foley B, Akuthota V. Single-specialty versus multispecialty group employment. PM R. 2009 Sep; 1(9):878-80. PMID: 19769923.
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    30. Akuthota V, Argoff C, Watters WC. Interpreting reviews and guidelines: the case of lumbar epidural steroid injections. PM R. 2009 Jun; 1(6):576-9. PMID: 19627947.
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    31. Kaufman MS, Akuthota V, Derr J, Sherman A, Saint-Phard D. Double trouble: a case report of concomitant popliteal artery entrapment syndrome and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Clin J Sport Med. 2009 May; 19(3):238-40. PMID: 19423979.
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    32. Gonzalez P, Laker SR, Sullivan W, Harwood JE, Akuthota V. The effects of epidural betamethasone on blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus. PM R. 2009 Apr; 1(4):340-5. PMID: 19627917.
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    33. Fasen JM, O'Connor AM, Schwartz SL, Watson JO, Plastaras CT, Garvan CW, Bulcao C, Johnson SC, Akuthota V. A randomized controlled trial of hamstring stretching: comparison of four techniques. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Mar; 23(2):660-7. PMID: 19204565.
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    34. Patel AT, Robinson L, Akuthota V. Utility of proximal nerve conduction studies. PM R. 2009 Mar; 1(3):277-80. PMID: 19627907.
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    35. Smuck M, Rosenberg JM, Akuthota V. The use of epidural corticosteroids for cervical radiculopathy: an interlaminar versus transforaminal approach. PM R. 2009 Feb; 1(2):178-84. PMID: 19627891.
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    36. Schenkman ML, Jordan S, Akuthota V, Roman M, Kohrt WM, Hearty T, Cleary C, Backstrom KM. Functional movement training for recurrent low back pain: lessons from a pilot randomized controlled trial. PM R. 2009 Feb; 1(2):137-46. PMID: 19627887.
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    37. Gonzalez P, Pepper M, Sullivan W, Akuthota V. Confirmation of needle placement within the piriformis muscle of a cadaveric specimen using anatomic landmarks and fluoroscopic guidance. Pain Physician. 2008 May-Jun; 11(3):327-31. PMID: 18523503.
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    38. Sorosky S, Stilp S, Akuthota V. Yoga and pilates in the management of low back pain. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2008 Mar; 1(1):39-47. PMID: 19468897.
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    39. Akuthota V, Ferreiro A, Moore T, Fredericson M. Core stability exercise principles. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008 Feb; 7(1):39-44. PMID: 18296944.
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    40. Chang V, Gonzalez P, Akuthota V. Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain with adjunctive analgesics. Spine J. 2008 Jan-Feb; 8(1):21-7. PMID: 18164450.
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    41. Aspegren D, Akuthota V, Tyburski M, Miller M. Chiropractic treatment of a patient with progressive lumbar disk injury, spondylolisthesis, and spondyloptosis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Oct; 29(8):686; author reply 687. PMID: 17045104.
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    42. Pepper M, Akuthota V, McCarty EC. The pathophysiology of stress fractures. Clin Sports Med. 2006 Jan; 25(1):1-16, vii. PMID: 16324969.
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    43. Hoch AZ, Pepper M, Akuthota V. Stress fractures and knee injuries in runners. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2005 Aug; 16(3):749-77. PMID: 16005402.
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    44. Plastaras CT, Rittenberg JD, Rittenberg KE, Press J, Akuthota V. Comprehensive functional evaluation of the injured runner. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2005 Aug; 16(3):623-49. PMID: 16005397.
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    45. Akuthota V, Plastaras C, Lindberg K, Tobey J, Press J, Garvan C. The effect of long-distance bicycling on ulnar and median nerves: an electrophysiologic evaluation of cyclist palsy. Am J Sports Med. 2005 Aug; 33(8):1224-30. PMID: 16000656.
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    46. Nadler SF, Chou LH, Toledo SD, Akuthota V, Drake DF. Sports and performing arts medicine. 1. General considerations for sports and performing arts medicine. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S48-51. PMID: 15034855.
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    47. Akuthota V, Chou LH, Drake DF, Nadler SF, Toledo SD. Sports and performing arts medicine. 2. Shoulder and elbow overuse injuries in sports. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S52-8. PMID: 15034856.
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    48. Chou LH, Akuthota V, Drake DF, Toledo SD, Nadler SF. Sports and performing arts medicine. 3. Lower-limb injuries in endurance sports. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S59-66. PMID: 15034857.
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    49. Akuthota V, Nadler SF. Core strengthening. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S86-92. PMID: 15034861.
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    50. Toledo SD, Nadler SF, Norris RN, Akuthota V, Drake DF, Chou LH. Sports and performing arts medicine. 5. Issues relating to musicians. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S72-4. PMID: 15034859.
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    51. Drake DF, Nadler SF, Chou LH, Toledo SD, Akuthota V. Sports and performing arts medicine. 4. Traumatic injuries in sports. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S67-71. PMID: 15034858.
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    52. Toledo SD, Akuthota V, Drake DF, Nadler SF, Chou LH. Sports and performing arts medicine. 6. Issues relating to dancers. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Mar; 85(3 Suppl 1):S75-8. PMID: 15034860.
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    53. Akuthota V, Lento P, Sowa G. Pathogenesis of lumbar spinal stenosis pain: why does an asymptomatic stenotic patient flare? Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2003 Feb; 14(1):17-28, v. PMID: 12622479.
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    54. Lento PH, Akuthota V. Meniscal injuries: A critical review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2000 Jan 01; 15(2):55-62. PMID: 22388443.
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