Robert Browning, MD

Dr. Robert Browning is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon who specializes in hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery. A native of Florence, SC, Dr. Browning attended Furman University where he was a varsity tennis player. Dr. Browning then finished at the top of his class at the Medical University of South Carolina and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center, a top 5 nationally ranked orthopedic program according to US News and World Report. During that time, he developed a strong interest in hip arthroscopy and trained under Dr. Shane Nho, one of the premier hip arthrocopists in the world.

Upon completion of residency, Dr. Browning pursued additional training in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy at the University of Virginia. He provided sideline coverage for JMU Football, UVA Men’s Basketball, and UVA Men’s Lacrosse. He also completed over 500 surgical cases including nearly 100 arthroscopic hip surgeries with Dr. Winston Gwathmey.

Dr. Browning has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has been invited to present his award-winning work at numerous national and international meetings. Dr. Browning has a passion for cutting-edge research and innovation to further the advancement of hip arthroscopy and hip preservation to provide high-quality care back in his home state of South Carolina.

Outside of work, Dr. Browning enjoys pursuing an active lifestyle and spending time with his family.

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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  1. Browning RB, Fenn TW, Allahabadi S, Vogel MJ, Chapman RS, Beals C, Chan J, Nho SJ. Open and Endoscopic Gluteus Medius/Minimus Repair Achieves Clinical Success Regardless of Tear Grade: High-Grade Fatty Infiltration Portends Worse Outcomes. The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2024. In press
  2. Larson J, Brusalis C, Allahabadi S, Fenn T, Chapman R, Browning RB, Kaplan D, Nho SJ. Outcomes of Isolated Endoscopic Gluteal Tendon Repair Compared With Concomitant Endoscopic Gluteal Tendon Repair and Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024. In press
  3. Browning RB, Allahabadi S, Fenn TW, Rice MW, Nho SJ. Three-Grade Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Gluteus Medius and/or Minimus Tear Classification System Provides Excellent Inter-rater Reliability. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2023. In press
  4. Allahabadi S, Chapman RS, Fenn TW, Browning RB, Nho SJ. The Gluteus-Score-7 Predicts the Likelihood of Both Clinical Success and Failure Following Surgical Repair of the Hip Gluteus Medius and/or Minimus. The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2024. In press
  5. Dasari SP, Hevesi M, Mameri E, Ferrer-Rivero R, Fortier LM, Jackson G, Warrier AA, Maheshwer B, Jawanda H, Khan ZA, Kerzner B, Browning RB, Gursoy S, Chahla J. Patient-specific instrumentation for medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomies in the management of medial compartment osteoarthritis yields high accuracy and low complication rates: A systematic review. Journal of ISAKOS. 2023. In press
  6. Kerzner B, Mameri ES, Jackson GR, Casanova F, Boero I, Verdejo FG, Browning RB, Khan ZA, Dasari SP, Morgan VK, Chahla, J. Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction with a Semitendinosus Allograft for Chronic Instability. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022. In press
  7. Rice MW, Sivasundaram L, Hevesi M, Browning RB, Alter TD, Paul K, Nho SJ. Defining the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptom State After Endoscopic Gluteus Medius or Minimus Repair With or Without Labral Treatment and Routine Capsular Closure at Minimum 5-Year Follow-up. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022. In press. PMID: 35913620
  8. Sivasundaram L, Rice MW, Horner NS, Browning RB, Ephron CG, Wolff AW, Christoforetti JJ, Carreira DS, Salvo JP, Ellis TJ, Matsuda DK, Harris JD, Nho SJ. Does the extent of synovitis identified intraoperatively affect postoperative pain at 2-years during arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome? Results from the multicenter arthroscopic study of the hip (MASH) study group. International Orthopaedics. 2022. In press
  9. Dandu N, Trasolini NA, Shewman EF, Han KD, Zavras AG, Huddleston HP, Browning RB, Yanke, AB. Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction Techniques are Not Equivalent At Lower Flexion in the Setting of Patella Alta: A Biomechanical Comparison. The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2022. In press. PMID: 35157963
  10. Browning RB, Alter TD, Wichman D, Nho SJ. Hip Capsular Plication with Cross-Mattress Stitch Configuration for a Failed Right Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021. In press
  11. DeFroda SF, Alter TD, Wichman D, Browning RB, Nho SJ. Arthroscopic Anchor Based Capsular Reconstruction without Graft Augmentation. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021. In press. PMID: 34258198
  12. DeFroda SF, Wichman D, Browning RB, Alter TD, Nho SJ. Arthroscopic Fixation of Os Acetabuli and Labral Repair: Suture-on-Screw Technique. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021. In press. PMID: 34258195
  13. Bodendorfer BM, Clapp IM, Browning RB, Alter TD, Nwachukwu BU, Nho SJ. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Test Is Less Responsive Than Legacy Hip-Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021. In press
  14. Zhu D, DeFroda SF, Browning RB, Clapp IM, Alter TD. Collection of the International Hip Outcome Tool-12 Using a Novel Smartphone Application Format: A Pilot Study of rHip. Arthroscopy: Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021. In press
  15. Looney A, Bodendorfer B, Donaldson S, Browning RB, Chahla J, Nho S. The Influence of Fatty Infiltration on Hip Abductor Repair Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021. In press
  16. Knapik D, Rasio J, Chapman R, Browning RB, Nho S. The Influence of Spine Comorbidity and Spine Pain on 5-Year Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy for FAIS: A Comparative Matched Cohort Analysis. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2021. In press
  17. Browning RB, Alter T, Mehta N, Nho S. A Comprehensive Assessment of Time to Completion of PROMIS versus Legacy Patient Reported Outcomes in Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021. In press
  18. Browning RB, Clapp I, Alter T, Maloy P, Nwachukwu B, Nho S. Pain Catastrophizing and Kinesiophobia Affect Return to Sport in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021. In press
  19. Browning RB, Clapp I, Nwachukwu B, Wolfson T, Suppauksorn S, Nho S. Superior Gluteal Reconstruction for Massive Abductor Tendon Tears: Results of a Small Patient Series. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2020. In press
  20. Browning RB, Clapp I, Krivicich L, Nwachukwu B, Chahla J, Nho S. Repeat Revision Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes Match That of Initial Revision But Not That of Primary Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome. The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2021. In press. PMID: 33940125
  21. Cohn M, Mehta N, Kunze K, Browning RB, Verma N, Garrigues G, Nicholson G. The Fifty Most Cited Publications in Shoulder Arthroplasty Research. Shoulder Elbow Journal. 2020. In press
  22. Braunstein J, Hipp, JA, Browning RB, Grieco TF, Reitman CA. Analysis of Translation and Angular Motion in Loaded and Unloaded Positions in the Lumbar Spine. North American Spine Society Journal. 2020. In press
  23. Werner BC, Cancienne JM, Browning RB, Verma NN, Cole BJ. An Analysis of Current Treatment Trends in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the Medicare Database. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019, In Press. PMID: 32083143
  24. Cancienne JM, Browning RB, Haug E, Browne JA, Werner BC. Certificate-of-Need Programs are Associated with a Reduced Incidence, Expenditure, and Rate of Complications with Respect to Knee Arthroscopy in the Medicare Population. HSS Journal, 2019, In Press. PMID: 33380956
  25. Cancienne JM, Browning RB, Werner BC. Patient-Related Risk Factors for Contralateral ACL Tear after ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of 3,707 Primary ACL Reconstructions. HSS Journal. 2019, In Press. PMID: 33380951
  26. Browning RB, McGillicuddy J, Treiber F, Taber D. Kidney transplant recipients attitudes toward using mobile health technology for managing and monitoring medication therapy. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association 2016, In Press. 56, (4): 450-454. PMID: 27450140
  27. Pullalarevu R, Taber D, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Kamel M, Salazar M, Srinivas T, Posadas Salas M. Non-adherence is associated with increased risk of rejection and graft loss. American Journal of Transplantation 2016, In Press. 16, (S3): Abstract #337.
  28. Taber D, Chokkalingam A, Posadas A, Browning RB, Salazar N, Kamel M, Pullalarevu R, Kadri B, Srinivas T, Chavin K, Baliga P. The impact of non-adherence on disparities in African-American kidney transplant recipients. American Journal of Transplantation 2016. In press. 16, (S3): Abstract #B59
  29. Taber D, Posadas A, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Salazar N, Kamel M, Pullalarevu R, Kadri B, Chavin K, Srinivas T, Baliga P. Predicting late medication non-adherence in adult kidney transplant recipients. American Journal of Transplantation 2016. In Press. 16, (S3): Abstract #A228
  30. Posadas Salas M, Pullalarevu R, Kamel M, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Kadri B, Salazar M, Srinivas T, Taber D. Non-adherence to appointments is a strong predictor of medication non-adherence and outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. American Journal of Transplantation 2016. In Press. 16, (S3): Abstract #B53

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Browning RB, Kester B, Clapp I, Alter T, Nho SJ. Surgical Technique: Subchondroplasty for Acetabular Cysts. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation Surgery. Ed. S Nho, A Bedi, M Salata, R Mather, B Kelly. Vol. 3. 2022
  2. Browning RB, Cohn M, Kogan M. Surgical Technique: In Situ Pinning of Unstable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation Surgery. Ed. S Nho, A Bedi, M Salata, R Mather, B Kelly Vol. 3. 2022
  3. Browning RB, Clapp I, Blank A, Nho S. Synovial Disorders of the Hip. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation Surgery. Ed. S Nho, A Bedi, M Salata, R Mather, B Kelly. Vol. 3. 2022
  4. Browning RB, McCormick J, Mayo K, Williams J. Surgical Technique: Proximal Femoral Osteotomies in Residual Childhood Disease. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation Surgery. Ed. S Nho, A Bedi, M Salata, R Mather, B Kelly Vol. 3. 2022
  5. Browning RB, Wong S, Maheshwer B, Verma, N. Transosseous Equivalent Double Row Rotator Cuff Repair. Cole & Chahla: Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine, 3e. 2022.

PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS

  1. Browning RB, Nho, SJ. Long-Term Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Revision Hip Arthroscopy. Poster Presentation at: AOSSM 2024. July 13, 2024; Denver, CO
  2. Alvero A, Larson J, Brusalis C, Allahabadi S, Fenn T, Chapman R, Browning RB, Kaplan D, Nho SJ. Outcomes of Isolated Endoscopic Gluteal Tendon Repair Compared With Concomitant Endoscopic Gluteal Tendon Repair and Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair. Podium Presentation at: ISHA 2024. October 5, 2023; Cape Town, South Africa
  3. Browning RB, Fenn T, Chapman R, Nho SJ. Patients with Partial and Full Thickness Gluteus Medius and/or Minimus Tears with less than 2 Centimeters Retraction Demonstrate Favorable Outcomes When Treated Endoscopically While Full Thickness Tears with Greater Retraction Favor the Open Approach. Podium Presentation at: ISHA 2024. October 5, 2023; Cape Town, South Africa
  4. Browning RB, Fenn TW, Allahabadi S, Chapman RS, Nho SJ. Open Repair of Retracted, Full Thickness Gluteus Medius/Minimus Tears Demonstrate Superior Results as Compared to Endoscopic Repair. Podium Presentation at: 34th Annual Thesis Day of Rush University. June 23, 2023; Chicago, IL
  5. Rice MW, Sivasundaram L, Browning RB, Holland TC, Paul KM, Nho SJ. Defining minimal clinically important difference and patient acceptable symptom state after gluteus medius repair at 5-years. Podium Presentation at: AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting. March, 2022; Chicago, IL.
  6. Rice MW, Sivasundaram L, Browning RB, Holland TC, Paul KM, Nho SJ. Defining minimal clinically important difference and patient acceptable symptom state after gluteus medius repair at 5-years. Podium Presentation at: AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting. July, 2022; Colarado Springs, CO
  7. Browning RB, Clapp IM, Alter TD, Nwachukwu B, Nho SJ. Pain Catastrophizing and Kinesiophobia Affect Return to Sport in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement. Poster Presented at: Orthopaedic Summit and ISHA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2021 December 11-14; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  8. Wichman DM, Alter TD, Browning RB, Nho SJ. Hip Capsular Plication with Mattress Stitch Configuration for a Revision Hip Arthroscopy in the Setting of Capsular Insufficiency. Poster Presented at: Orthopaedic Summit and ISHA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. 2021 December 11-14; Las Vegas, Nevada.
  9. Browning RB, Alter TD, Clapp IM, Mehta N, Nho SJ. A Comprehensive Assessment of Time to Completion of PROMIS versus Legacy Patient Reported Outcomes in Hip Arthroscopy. Podium Presentation at: International Society of Hip Arthroscopy. December 11th-14th, 2021. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  10. Browning RB. Case Presentation: Shoulder Instability. Gunnar Andersson Day. Moderators: Gregory Nicholson, Mark Miller, Nikhil Verma. August 20, 2021. Chicago, IL.
  11. Rice M, Sivasundaram L, Browning RB, Holland T, Paul K, Nho SJ. Defining Clinically Significant Outcomes After Gluteus Medius Repair at 5-Years. AOSSM. July 13-17, 2022. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  12. Dandu N, Trasolini NA, Shewman EF, Han KD, Zavras AG, Browning RB, Wolfson T, Yanke, AB. The MPFL Reconstruction Confers Greater Stability to Patellar Displacement in the Setting of Patella Alt: A Biomechanical Comparison of MPFL vs MQTFL. AOSSM. July 13-17, 2022. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  13. Bodendorfer BM, Clapp IM, Browning RB, Alter TD, Nwachukwu BU, Nho SJ. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Test vs Hip-Specific Outcomes at 1-year. AANA. May 19-21, 2022. San Francisco, California.
  14. Sivasundaram L, Rice M, Horner N, Browning RB, Ephron C, Carreira D, Christoforetti J, Matsuda D, Salvo J, Van Thiel G, Wolff A, Mather R, Stubbs A, Ellis T, Nho S. Does the Extent of Synovitis Identified Intraoperatively affect Postoperative Pain at 2-Years during Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome? Results from a Multicenter Study Group. AAOS. March 22-26, 2022. Chicago, Illinois.
  15. DeFroda SF, Wichman DM, Alter TD, Browning RB, Nho SJ. Arthroscopic Anchor-Based Capsular Reconstruction without Graft Augmentation. International Society of Hip Arthroscopy. December 11th-14th, 2021. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  16. Clapp I, Browning RB, Wichman DM, Nho SJ. Bilateral Hip Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: Is there an Optimal Timepoint between Index and Contralateral Surgery to Maximize the Likelihood of Achieving Clinically Significant Outcomes. Poster Presentation. AAOS. San Diego, California. August 30 – September 3, 2021.
  17. Looney AM, Bodendorfer BM, Donaldson ST, Browning RB, Chahla J, Nho SJ. Hip Abductor Fatty Infiltration Influences Outcomes of Repair. Poster. Virginia Orthopaedic Society 2021 Annual Meeting. 30 April–1 May 2021. Virtual.
  18. Browning, RB, Clapp I, Nwachukwu B, Wolfson T, Suppauksorn S, Nho S. Superior Gluteal Reconstruction for Massive Abductor Tendon Tears: Results of a Small Patient Series. Poster Presentation. International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Virtual. 2020
  19. Browning RB, McGillicuddy J, Treiber F, Taber D. Kidney transplant recipients’ attitudes toward using mobile health technology for managing and monitoring medication therapy. Podium Presentation. 11th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Jacksonville, FL January 2016
  20. Pullalarevu R, Taber D, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Kamel M, Salazar M, Srinivas T, Posadas Salas M. Non-adherence is associated with increased risk of rejection and graft loss. Podium presentation. American Transplant Congress, Boston, MA June 2016
  21. Taber D, Chokkalingam A, Posadas A, Browning RB, Salazar N, Kamel M, Pullalarevu R, Kadri B, Srinivas T, Chavin K, Baliga P. The impact of non-adherence on disparities in African American kidney transplant recipients. Poster presentation. American Transplant Congress, Boston, MA June 2016
  22. Taber D, Posadas A, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Salazar N, Kamel M, Pullalarevu R, Kadri B, Chavin K, Srinivas T, Baliga P. Predicting late medication non-adherence in adult kidney transplant recipients. Poster presentation. American Transplant Congress, Boston, MA June 2016
  23. Posadas Salas M, Pullalarevu R, Kamel M, Chokkalingam A, Browning RB, Kadri B, Salazar M, Srinivas T and Taber D. Non-adherence to appointments is a strong predictor of medication non-adherence and outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. Poster presentation. American Transplant Congress, Boston, MA June 2016

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  1. Rice MW, Browning RB, Nho SJ. Surgical Treatment of Gluteus Medius Tears. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Infographics. 2022. In press

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