David Gendelberg, MD

Assistant Professor

Spine

Trauma & Problem Fractures

UCSF Orthopedic Surgery Clinic at WTMF - Trauma & Problem Fractures

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Fremont CA 94536

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Orthopaedic Trauma Institute at Zuckerberg San Francisco General - Trauma & Problem Fractures

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Publications

Gendelberg D. CORR Insights®: Is Ocular Safety in Orthopaedics Overlooked? A Systematic Review of Annual Ocular Radiation Exposure and Protective Measures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2024 Nov 01; 482(11):1968-1970. PMID: 39162662
Wague A, O'Donnell JM, Stroud S, Filley A, Rangwalla K, Baldwin A, El Naga AN, Gendelberg D, Berven S. Association between opioid utilization and patient-reported outcome measures following lumbar spine surgery. Spine J. 2024 Jul; 24(7):1183-1191. PMID: 38365008
Bonsignore-Opp L, Galivanche A, El Naga AN, Gendelberg D. Return to Play Criteria After Adult Lumbar Spinal Fractures: A Review of Current Literature and Expert Recommendations. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2024 Apr; 17(4):83-92. PMID: 38300472
Bunzel EW, Gendelberg D. Classifications In Brief: The Allen and Ferguson Classification. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2024 Jan 25. PMID: 38271118
Chung A, Robinson J, Gendelberg D, Jimenez J, Anand A, Rao A, Khandehroo B, Khandehroo B, Kahwaty S, Anand N. Correction: Do peri‑operative parathyroid hormone (PTH) analogues improve bone density and decrease mechanical complications in spinal deformity correction?-a minimum 2‑year radiological study measuring Hounsfield units. Eur Spine J. 2024 Jan; 33(1):367. PMID: 37889330
Rangwalla K, Filley A, El Naga A, Gendelberg D, Baldwin A, Maziad A, Arora A, Wague A, O'Donnell J, Chryssikos T, Kasir R, Shah J, Theologis A, Tan L, Mummaneni P, Alamin T, Berven SH. Correction: Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: review of current classifications and proposal of a novel classification system. Eur Spine J. 2024 Jan; 33(1):366. PMID: 37917207
El Naga AN, Gendelberg D. Obturator inlet and iliac oblique technique for safe, convenient, and reliable iliac screw placement. N Am Spine Soc J. 2024 Mar; 17:100298. PMID: 38179105
El Naga AN, Gendelberg D, Tavolaro C, Zhou H, Bellabarba C, Bransford RJ. Thoracic costotransversectomy characteristics and 90-day complications vary based on underlying diagnosis. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 12 01; 39(6):831-838. PMID: 37724834
Anand N, Robinson J, Chung A, Gendelberg D, Jiménez-Almonte JH, Kahwaty S, Khandehroo B, Walker C. Selective thoracolumbar fusion in adult spinal deformity double curves with circumferential minimally invasive surgery: 2-year minimum follow-up. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 11 01; 39(5):636-642. PMID: 37728379
Chung A, Robinson J, Gendelberg D, Jimenez J, Anand A, Rao A, Khandehroo B, Khandehroo B, Kahwaty S, Anand N. Do peri-operative parathyroid hormone (PTH) analogues improve bone density and decrease mechanical complications in spinal deformity correction?-a minimum 2-year radiological study measuring Hounsfield units. Eur Spine J. 2023 10; 32(10):3651-3658. PMID: 37553471
Rangwalla K, Filley A, El Naga A, Gendelberg D, Baldwin A, Maziad A, Arora A, Wague A, O'Donnell J, Chryssikos T, Kasir R, Shah J, Theologis A, Tan L, Mummaneni P, Alamin T, Berven SH. Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: review of current classifications and proposal of a novel classification system. Eur Spine J. 2024 May; 33(5):1762-1772. PMID: 37543967
Wague A, O'Donnell JM, Rangwalla K, El Naga AN, Gendelberg D, Berven S. Impact of social determinants of health on perioperative opioid utilization in patients with lumbar degeneration. N Am Spine Soc J. 2023 Jun; 14:100221. PMID: 37214265
Gendelberg D, Rao A, Chung A, Jimenez-Almonte JH, Anand A, Robinson J, Khandehroo B, Khandehroo B, Kahwaty S, Anand N. Does the Global Alignment and Proportion score predict mechanical complications in circumferential minimally invasive surgery for adult spinal deformity? Neurosurg Focus. 2023 01; 54(1):E11. PMID: 36587408
Anand N, Chung A, Kong C, Alayan A, Khandehroo B, Kahwaty S, Gendelberg D. Prevalence and Modes of Posterior Hardware Failure With a Staged Protocol for Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgical Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity: A 13-Year Experience. Int J Spine Surg. 2022 Jun; 16(3):481-489. PMID: 35710725
Anand N, Alayan A, Kong C, Kahwaty S, Khandehroo B, Gendelberg D, Chung A. Management of severe adult spinal deformity with circumferential minimally invasive surgical strategies without posterior column osteotomies: a 13-year experience. Spine Deform. 2022 09; 10(5):1157-1168. PMID: 35334105
Koslosky E, Gendelberg D, Zhu J. Guidelines on How to Perform a Systematic Review in Spine Surgery. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 04 01; 34(3):107-108. PMID: 33003048
Koslosky E, Gendelberg D. Classification in Brief: The Meyerding Classification System of Spondylolisthesis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2020 05; 478(5):1125-1130. PMID: 32282463
Vu C, Gendelberg D. Classifications in Brief: AO Thoracolumbar Classification System. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2020 02; 478(2):434-440. PMID: 32022766
Gendelberg D, Slattery CA, Verma K. Guidelines on How to Perform a Meta-Analysis in Spine Surgery: Strengths and Weaknesses of Design. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 02; 32(1):30-31. PMID: 30222619
Reynolds AW, Hennrikus WL, Adebayo T, Winthrop Z, Gendelberg D. Utility of a long arm extension cast in management of pediatric fractures: A technique revisited. Trauma Case Rep. 2018 Oct; 17:14-17. PMID: 30310841
Gendelberg D, Hennrikus WL. Lyme Arthritis of the Pediatric Elbow: A Case Series. Orthopedics. 2018 Jul 01; 41(4):e511-e515. PMID: 29771396
Gendelberg D, Hennrikus WL, Sawyer C, Armstrong D, King S. Decreased Radiation Exposure Among Orthopedic Residents Is Maintained When Using the Mini C-Arm After Undergoing Radiation Safety Training. Orthopedics. 2017 Sep 01; 40(5):e788-e792. PMID: 28598494
Taylor KF, Gendelberg D, Lustik MB, Drake ML. Restoring Volar Tilt in AO Type C2 Fractures of the Distal Radius With Unilateral External Fixation. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jul; 42(7):511-516. PMID: 28412187
Pace GI, Zale CL, Gendelberg D, Taylor KF. Self-Reported Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Revision Carpal Tunnel Surgery With or Without Hypothenar Fat Pad Transposition. Hand (N Y). 2018 05; 13(3):292-295. PMID: 28347173
Radcliff K, Morrison WB, Kepler C, Moore J, Sidhu GS, Gendelberg D, Miller L, Sonagli MA, Vaccaro AR. Distinguishing Pseudomeningocele, Epidural Hematoma, and Postoperative Infection on Postoperative MRI. Clin Spine Surg. 2016 11; 29(9):E471-E474. PMID: 27755204
Stepanyan H, Gendelberg D, Hennrikus W. Management of Simple Clavicle Fractures by Primary Care Physicians. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2017 May; 56(5):467-471. PMID: 27496001
Gendelberg D, Hennrikus W, Slough J, Armstrong D, King S. A Radiation Safety Training Program Results in Reduced Radiation Exposure for Orthopaedic Residents Using the Mini C-arm. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Feb; 474(2):580-4. PMID: 26566977
Pace GI, Gendelberg D, Taylor KF. The Effect of Closed Reduction of Small Finger Metacarpal Neck Fractures on the Ultimate Angular Deformity. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Aug; 40(8):1582-5. PMID: 26143966
Smith JS, Sidhu G, Bode K, Gendelberg D, Maltenfort M, Ibrahimi D, Shaffrey CI, Vaccaro AR. Operative and nonoperative treatment approaches for lumbar degenerative disc disease have similar long-term clinical outcomes among patients with positive discography. World Neurosurg. 2014 Nov; 82(5):872-8. PMID: 24047821
Helgeson MD, Gendelberg D, Sidhu GS, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR. Management of cervical spine trauma: can a prognostic classification of injury determine clinical outcomes? Orthop Clin North Am. 2012 Jan; 43(1):89-96, ix. PMID: 22082632

Education

	University of Washington - Harborview Medical Center	07/2018
	Penn State Hershey Medical Center	06/2017
BS	Rutgers University	05/2007
	The Anand Spine Group and DOCS Spine + Orthopaedics	07/2021
MD	Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	05/2012
	University of California, San Francisco	07/2022

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Meet the Doctor: David Gendelberg, MD

About David Gendelberg, MD

Dr. Gendelberg is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in complex spinal surgery and trauma. His expertise in spinal conditions includes care for degenerative spine conditions, scoliosis, minimally invasive techniques and spinal fractures.

Based at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the Washington Hospital Healthcare System of Fremont, Dr. Gendelberg's expertise covers a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions. His primary focus revolves around complex spinal surgeries, encompassing spinal trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, infections, and oncology. Dr. Gendelberg is known for his commitment to incorporating minimally invasive techniques and pushing the boundaries of innovation to optimize treatment outcomes for his patients. Additionally, Dr. Gendelberg directs the orthopedic spine service at Washington Hospital Healthcare System of Fremont.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gendelberg invests a significant portion of his time in research, particularly aimed at improving treatment strategies for underserved populations. Dr. Gendelberg’s research focuses on management of spinal injuries, delivering care to the underserved, minimally invasive techniques and bone health.

After earning his medical degree at Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson, Dr. Gendelberg completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He completed fellowships in spine surgery at the University of Washington - Harborview Medical Center as well as in minimally invasive spinal surgery under Neel Anand MD at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.

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