Matthew Tyrrell Burrus, MDOrthopedic Surgery in Austin, TX

M. Tyrrell Burrus, MD, is a board-certified, experienced orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Ascension Seton in Austin, Texas. Dr. Burrus provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Burrus works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Burrus specializes in the diagnosis of shoulder and knee pain, as well as arthroscopic and open-knee surgery and arthroscopic and open-shoulder surgery. He has a special interest in complex knee and shoulder reconstructions including shoulder replacements.

If surgery is recommended, he will utilize the latest arthroscopic and computer-enhanced technology to minimize the surgery duration and maximize your outcome. And you'll have an entire care team dedicated to your care and recovery, including nurses and physical therapists, to help improve your strength and mobility while controlling your pain.

Dr. Burrus is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society. In addition, he is one of two surgeons in the Austin area who has been accepted into the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the leading shoulder society in the United States.

Dr. Burrus is currently a manuscript reviewer for three of the top-rated sports medicine and shoulder journals (Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery), teaches other surgeons, speaks at national conferences and has written over 60 research publications along with twelve book chapters and has been involved in over 70 research presentations.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Burrus enjoys golf, fly fishing, bird hunting, snow skiing, and spending time with his wife and two children.