Hyman Horwitz Scholarship, University of Minnesota
(2008)
Dr. Samuel J Ravitch Scholarship, University of Minnesota
(2007)
Dr. Hulda Thelander Scholarship, University of Minnesota
(2006)
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Orthopedics
Publications
Ou-Yang DC, Kleck CJ, Ackert-Bicknell CL. Genetics of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2023 Jan 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36680730
Martin CT, Holton KJ, Elder BD, Fogelson JL, Mikula AL, Kleck CJ, Calabrese D, Burger EL, Ou-Yang D, Patel VV, Kim HJ, Lovecchio F, Hu SS, Wood KB, Harper R, Yoon ST, Ananthakrishnan D, Michael KW, Schell AJ, Lieberman IH, Kisinde S, DeWald CJ, Nolte MT, Colman MW, Phillips FM, Gelb DE, Bruckner J, Ross LB, Johnson JP, Kim TT, Anand N, Cheng JS, Plummer Z, Park P, Oppenlander ME, Sembrano JN, Jones KE, Polly DW. Catastrophic acute failure of pelvic fixation in adult spinal deformity requiring revision surgery: a multicenter review of incidence, failure mechanisms, and risk factors. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 Jan 1;38(1):98-106. PubMed PMID: 36057123
Delcont MR, Ou-Yang DC, Burger EL, Patel VV, Wessell NM, Kleck CJ. Alternative Uses of O-Arm and Stealth Navigation Technology Over 10 Years: The University of Colorado Experience. Orthopedics. 2022 Jul 25;:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35876781
Ou-Yang D, Burger EL, Kleck CJ. Pre-Operative Planning in Complex Deformities and Use of Patient-Specific UNiD(™) Instrumentation. Global Spine J. 2022 Apr;12(2_suppl):40S-44S. PubMed PMID: 35393875
Wessell NM, Kleck C, Ou-Yang D, Goldstein CL, Burger E, Patel V. The University of Colorado Virtual Physical Examination for Spine Surgeons: A Preliminary Study. Orthopedics. 2022 Jan-Feb;45(1):e7-e10. PubMed PMID: 34846242
Ayers R, Noschenko A, Ou-Yang D, Burger E, Patel V, Kleck CJ. Laser Marking of Spine Rods Is Strongly Associated With Risk of Clinical Rod Failure. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Jan 15;30(2):e252-e263. PubMed PMID: 34715690
Ayers R, Noschenko A, Ou-Yang D, Burger E, Patel V, Kleck CJ. Laser Marking of Spine Rods Is Strongly Associated With Risk of Clinical Rod Failure. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Oct 26. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00866. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34715690.
Wessell, NM; Kleck, CJ; Ou-Yang, DC; Goldstein, C; Burger, E; Patel, VV. The University of Colorado Virtual Physical Exam for Spine Surgeons: A Preliminary Study. Orthopedics. Accepted December 2021.
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Reeves BJ, Noshchenko A, Ou-Yang D, Kleck CJ, Cain C, Burger-Van der Walt E, Patel VV. Strap stabilization for proximal junctional kyphosis prevention in instrumented posterior spinal fusion. Eur Spine J. 2020 Jun;29(6):1287-1296. PubMed PMID: 31938947
Ayers R, Patel V, Burger E, Cain C, Ou-Yang D, Wessell N, Kleck C. Corrosion of Titanium Spinal Explants Is Similar to That Observed in Oil Field Line Pipe Steel: Evidence of Microbial-Influenced Corrosion In Vivo. Orthopedics. 2020 Jan 1;43(1):62-67. PubMed PMID: 31958342
Ou-Yang D, Moldavsky M, Wessell N, Brooks DM, Titanti M, Matheis EA, Bucklen BS, Patel V. Evaluation of Spinous Process Tethering at the Proximal End of Rigid Constructs: In Vitro Range of Motion and Intradiscal Pressure at Instrumented and Adjacent Levels. Int J Spine Surg. 2020 Aug;14(4):571-579. PubMed PMID: 32986580
Wessell, NM; Kleck, CJ; Ou-Yang, DC; Goldstein, C; Burger, E; Patel, VV. The University of Colorado Virtual Physical Exam for Spine Surgeons: A Preliminary Study. Orthopedics. Accepted December 2020.
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Reeves BJ, Noshchenko A, Ou-Yang D, Kleck CJ, Cain C, Burger-Van der Walt E, Patel VV. Answer to the Letter to the Editor of O. Ersen concerning "Strap stabilization for proximal junctional kyphosis prevention in instrumented posterior spinal fusion'' by Rodriguez-Fontan F, et al. (Eur Spine J; [2020]:1287-1296, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-020-06291-0). Eur Spine J. 2020 Sep;29(9):2407. PubMed PMID: 32749617
Schroeder N, Noschenko A, Burger E, Patel V, Cain C, Ou-Yang D, Kleck C. Pelvic Incidence Changes Between Flexion and Extension. Spine Deform. 2018 Nov - Dec;6(6):753-761. PubMed PMID: 30348355
Ou-Yang DC, York PJ, Kleck CJ, Patel VV. Diagnosis and Management of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Dec 6;99(23):2027-2036. PubMed PMID: 29206793
Shin JS, Ou-Yang DC, Gioe TJ. Parameniscal Cyst with Associated Extensive Proximal Tibial Bone Erosion: A Case Report and Literature Review. JBJS Case Connect. 2014 Jun 11;4(2):e46-e4. PubMed PMID: 29252350
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Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Conditions & Treatments
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
Clinical Interests
Dr. Ou-Yang specializes in spinal surgery and complex spinal cases.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Personal Interests
My interests and expertise include spinal surgery and complex spinal cases.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Minnesota Medical School
(2010)
Graduate Schools:
Other, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
(2005)
Undergraduate Schools:
BChE, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (MN)
(2003)
Residency Programs:
University of Minnesota Medical School Program, Orthopedics (2015)