Kim J. Garges

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Kim J. Garges, M.D.
Associate Professor and Chief
Spine Surgery

2.316 Rebecca Sealy Hospital
301 University Blvd., Route 0165
Galveston, Texas 77555-0165
Office: (409) 747-1300

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

Selected Publications/Presentations

Schofferman, J., Garges, K., Goldthwaite, N., Koestler, M., Libby, E.; Upper Cervical Anterior Diskectomy and Fusion Improves Discogenic Cervical Headaches. Spine. Vol. 27(20): 2240-2244, October 15, 2002.

Muffoletto, A.J., Nader R., Westmark R.M., Nauta H.J.W., Garges K.J., Hadjipavlou A.G.; Hematogenous pyogenic facet joint infections of the subaxial cervical spine – A report of two cases and review of the literature. [Review]. Journal of Neurosurgery. 95(1 Suppl S):135-138, 2001 July.

Garges, K.J., White, A.H., Koestler, M. (2000), "Diagnostic and Management Techniques for the Difficult Cervical Spine Patient," In D.R. Murphy (Ed.) Conservative Management Techniques of Cervical Spine Syndromes, New York: McGraw-Hill.

Garges, K.J., "Diagnosis and Management of the Lumbar Spine," The Family Practice Department’s Surgical Lecture Series, UTMB Primary Care Pavilion, Galveston, TX, August 2000.

Garges, K.J., "Multidisciplinary Spine Care," G.W.N. Eggers Lectureship, UTMB Orthopaedic Alumni 18th Annual Meeting. Tremont House, Galveston, TX, June 2000.

Garges, K.J., "My Aching Back," Presented at the 34th Annual Family Practice Review, UTMB Office of Continuing Education. Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, TX, May 2000.

Garges, K.J., White, A.H., Scott, J., "Acute Lumber Spine Problems in the Competitive Adult Athlete," Sport Specific: Baseball, Football, and Swimming. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 5(3), 1997.