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Carlo Bellabarba, M.D.
Associate Professor
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Specialty:
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Spine, Trauma |
| College: | B.Sc. with Honours in Biochemistry, McGill University, 1988 | | Medical School: | McGill University, 1992 | | Residency: | Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center 1993-1997 | | Fellowship: | Northwestern University, Spine Surgery, 1998-1999; Tampa General Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma, 1997-1998 | | Articles, Videos and Publications: | Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)
Articles, videos, and abstracts:
Recent articles:
1. Schildhauer TA, Bellabarba C,
Nork SE, Barei DP, Routt MLC, Chapman JR: Decompression and Lumbopelvic
Fixation for High Grade Sacral Fracture-Dislocations with Spino-Pelvic
Dissociation, J Orthop Trauma 20:447-457, 2006.
2. Bellabarba C, Mirza SK, West GA, Mann FA, Dailey AT, Newell DW,
Chapman JR: Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniocervical Dissociation. One
Institution?s Experience with 17 Consecutive Survivors over Eight
Years. J Neurosurg Spine 4:429-440, 2006.
3. Bransford R, Bellabarba C, Thompson JH, Henley MB, Mirza SK, Chapman JR: The
safety of fluoroscopically-assisted thoracic pedicle screw
instrumentation for fracture stabilization. J Trauma 60(5):1047-1052,
2006.
4. Bellabarba C, Schildhauer TA, Vaccaro AR, Chapman
JR: Complications associated with Surgical Stabilization of High-Grade
Sacral Fracture-Dislocations with Spino-Pelvic Instability. Spine
31(11S):S80-88, 2006.
5. Bellabarba C, Ricci WM, Bolhofner
BR: Distraction External Fixation in Lateral Compression Pelvic
Fractures. J Orthop Trauma 20(1 Suppl):S7-S14, 2006
Recent chapters:
1. Bellabarba C, Elgafy H: Mechanisms of Injury in the Sacral Spine:
Concepts, Pathomechanics, Classifications, Instability and Clinical
Applications. Pediatric and Adult Spine Trauma. Kim DH, Ludwig SC,
Vaccaro AR eds. Elsevier Press, Philadelphia PA.
2. Bellabarba C: Spine Trauma. Trauma Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics
Series. Sanders RW ed. Elsevier Press, Philadelphia PA.
3. Bellabarba C, Chapman JR - Odontoid Screw Insertion. Minimally
Invasive Spine Surgery. Bono CM and Vaccaro AR eds. Marcel-Dekker,
New York, NY. Ch. 15.
4. Bellabarba C, Mirza SK, Chapman
JR: Injuries to the Cervicocranium. Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic
Trauma. Stannard J, Kregor P and Schmidt A - eds. Thieme, New York NY.
5. Bellabarba C, Barei DP, Sanders RW: Dislocations of
the Foot. Surgery of the Foot and Ankle (8th ed.). Mann RA and
Coughlin MJ - eds, C.V. Mosby, St. Louis.
6. Bellabarba C,
Anderson PA: Injuries of the Lower Cervical Spine. Rothman-Simeone The Spine, 5 ed. Herkowitz HN, Garfin SR, Eismont FJ, Bell GR,
Balderston RA eds. Elsevier Press, Philadelphia PA. Ch. 68, pp 1100 - 1131, 2006.
7. McHenry T, Bellabarba C, Chapman JR: Sacral Fractures. Rothman-Simeone The Spine, 5 ed. Herkowitz HN, Garfin SR, Eismont
FJ, Bell GR, Balderston RA eds. Elsevier Press, Philadelphia PA. Ch
71. pp 1172 - 1184, 2006.
8. Bellabarba C, Mirza SK,
Chapman JR: Injuries to the Craniocervical Junction. Rockwood &
Green, Fractures in Adults, 6 ed. Bucholz RW, Heckman JD, Court-Brown
CM eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia PA. Chapter
38, pp 1435 - 1496, 2006.
9. Mirza SK, Bellabarba C, Chapman
JR: Principles of Spine Trauma Care. Rockwood & Green, Fractures
in Adults, 6 ed. Bucholz RW, Heckman JD, Court-Brown CM eds.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia PA. Chapter 37, pp 1401
- 1434, 2006.
10. Bellabarba C, McHenry T, Chapman JR:
Lumbosacral Trauma. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Trauma, 3 ed.,
Baumgartner M, Tornetta P eds. American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, Rosemont IL. Chapter 29, pp 337 - 347, 2005. | | Memberships: | American Medical Association American Orthopedic Association American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons American Spinal Injury Association Cervical Spine Research Society North American Spine Society Orthopedic Trauma Association Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons Western Orthopedic Association Washington State Orthopedic Association Washington State Medical Association Spine Faculty, AO/ASIF Continuing Education Orthopedic Faculty, AO/ASIF Continuing Education | | Board Certification: | Board Certified | | Appointment request information (web, phone, fax): | (206) 744-9340 and fax (206) 744-9937 | | Surgeries Performed At: | Harborview Medical Center |
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Featured Video
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Spine: Outlook on Disc Replacement
Featuring Major Robert Molinari, Alexander G. West, M.D., Ph.D., Julie York, M.D., Carlo Bellabarba, M.D., Jens R. Chapman, M.D., Paul A. Anderson, M.D.
Spine experts discuss motion-preserving surgery of the human spine in this UWTV video. View the Video
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An interview with Thomas E. Trumble, M.D.

Dr. Trumble is a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Chief of the UW Hand & Microvascular Surgery Service. Dr. Trumble received his Medical Degree at Yale University School of Medicine in 1979. He has been at the University of Washington since 1989, when he was recruited to develop a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Program at the UW.
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University of Washington Sports-Medicine surgeon
Christopher Wahl
featured in The New York Times in an article published on August 23,
2010.
Bruce J. Sangeorzan, MD Professor and Vice Chair of Orthopedics UW School of
Medicine; Chief of Orthopedics Harborview
University of Washington sports-medicine surgeons Christopher Wahl, Brian Krabak and Kim Harmon featured in Seattle Times in an article published on June 8, 2010
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