WashU Medicine department of Orthopedic Surgery. Nationally recognized leader in orthopedic care and research, providing personalized treatment in St. Louis.
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Nationally recognized leader in orthopedic care and research, offering personalized treatment at a location near you.
09/13/2025
Together with our neurosurgery partners, we hosted Current Concepts of Spine Care – a full day of interprofessional spine surgery education that brought the entire care team together. Designed to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes, the program highlighted the latest advances across the field.
From pediatric deformity and cervical/lumbar disease to spinal tumors, robotics, endoscopy, and even the role of AI, the sessions inspired meaningful discussion and provided practical takeaways.
We’re grateful to our faculty, moderators, panelists, and attendees who made this day a success. When we learn together, patients benefit most!
09/12/2025
We're just one month away from the STL Cure Sarcoma 6k Run/Walk! Our musculoskeletal oncology team looks forward to this event every year for the opportunity to connect with patients and families outside of clinic. Help us cheer on our team!
All are welcome to join the WashU Medicine Orthopedic Oncology team. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4nhtMOM
09/09/2025
Monica Rho, MD, once a WashU Medicine PM&R fellow is now a leader in the field and team physician for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. Dr. Rho's career proves just how far the right training can take you. 🥇
“I came to WashU because the mentorship and opportunities were unbelievable,” she says. "The faculty created an environment where I could grow clinically, academically and personally." The collaborative nature of training at WashU was also attractive to Dr. Rho. With a particular interest in sports medicine, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside orthopedic sports medicine surgeons. "That level of integration is rare and incredibly beneficial."
She started her team physician work during her fellowship days when WashU Medicine Orthopedics served as a team physician for the Saint Louis Athletica women's soccer team. Dr. Rho carried forward the principle of caring for the whole athlete, not just their injury, as the team physician for the U.S. Paralympic Men's Soccer Team and now the U.S. Women's National Team.
She has traveled with the U.S. Women's National Team through the 2019 World Cup, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the 2023 World Cup, and the 2024 Paris Olympics where the team earned gold.
The Musculoskeletal Research Center has some of the most unique artwork on display. WashU Medicine Orthopedic researchers turned microscopic views of cartilage and bone into stunning works of art.
The microscopic photography captures the beauty of research that drives discovery and enhances patient care. 🖼️🦴🔬💙
09/04/2025
Jeremy Hartman, MD, (back row, second from left) was among the leaders of the 2025 Association of Academic Physiatrists, Physiatry NXT conference. He helped lead the early career track and gave presentations about creating a 5-year plan and creating an academic CV.
Leading, teaching and inspiring — Dr. Hartman is helping shape the future of physiatry.
09/03/2025
Emily is a PA at our Orthopedic Injury Clinic with a passion for getting patients back to what they love! She finds it rewarding seeing patients at follow-up visits when they feel so much better after treatment.
08/30/2025
From youth leagues to high school teams, fall sports keep kids moving — but injuries can sideline even the toughest athletes.
At our Orthopedic Injury Clinics, you don't have to wait to see an expert. We've got you covered with:
✅ Walk-in, same-day care
✅ On-site X-rays & treatment
✅ Sports injury specialists
📍 WashU Medicine Orthopedics - St. Charles
3871 Mexico Road, St. Charles, MO
📍 Progress West Hospital Medical Office Building 1
20 Progress Point Parkway, Suite 114, O'Fallon, MO
📍 WashU and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center
14532 S. Outer Forty Drive, Suite 200, Chesterfield, MO
📍 Center for Advanced Medicine - South County
5201 Midamerica Plaza, Suite 1500, St. Louis, MO
William Hollabaugh, MD, will return to his alma mater, St. Louis University High School, as the team physician for the Jr. Billikens football program.
As a WashU Medicine Orthopedics sports medicine specialist and a former Jr. Billiken himself, Dr. Hollabaugh is excited to support the next generation of athletes both on and off the field. His expertise in orthopedic care and passion for student-athlete health will ensure the SLUH football team has the highest level of medical support this season.
Good luck this season, Jr. Billikens! 💙🤍
08/27/2025
Our award-winning hip and knee replacement care at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has been recognized as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report in the 2025–2026 “Best Hospitals” rankings.
This recognition highlights the exceptional work of our orthopedic surgeons and care teams, who are dedicated to providing patients with outstanding outcomes and compassionate care. We’re honored to be recognized among the best, and even more honored to help patients move, walk and live without pain every day.
08/23/2025
Meet Joe Walsh, PA, the newest member of our spine team!
Joe fell in love with spine surgery originally as a medical device specialist. He then decided to pursue physician assistant studies with the goal of helping patients through some of their toughest moments. Now, caring for spine patients in St. Charles, Joe's goals are to educate patients about their condition and guide them toward lasting relief.
Outside of work, Joe loves spending time with his wife and kids, cheering on the Cardinals and Blues, and giving back through Landon's League Foundation, a nonprofit his family founded to support research of a rare genetic disease close to their hearts.
Yesterday, Scott Luhmann, MD, performed a landmark case using a new spinal system with a unique feature: a sliding screw system designed to extend as a child's spine grows. This advancement to the 'Shilla' procedure represents the next step in innovation for pediatric spinal deformity surgery.
The very first case using the sliding screw system was completed just days ago in Louisville by Dr. Rick McCarthy, the originator of the Shilla technique. We are honored to have performed the second case in the world with this system, marking a significant milestone in advancing care for children with spinal conditions.
St. Louis Children's Hospital
08/20/2025
More than just friendly faces, our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are experts at helping patients rebuild their lives.
Inpatient rehabilitation is often necessary for recovery from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, limb loss, organ transplant, medically complex trauma, oncology treatment and more.
Our nationally recognized PM&R physicians and specialized neuro rehab team are dedicated to creating personal pathways that restore independence and help patients rebuild their quality of life.
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Whether you are a child or adult suffering from a sports injury, hip pain, back pain or any musculoskeletal condition, Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis, Missouri, provides a full complement of comprehensive orthopedic services to meet the needs of every patient.
Combining the best in both inpatient treatment and outpatient care and rehabilitation, our practice is nationally recognized for outstanding orthopedic care, innovative research and advanced professional training for orthopedic residents and fellows. Our practice is ranked among the best orthopedic practices and holds the distinction of being listed on the Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. The practice is considered an innovator in both conservative orthopedic care and minimally invasive microsurgical techniques.
Affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, we have the unique ability to offer inpatient treatment for challenging cases at a top-tier academic medical center as well as outpatient surgery and care in convenient locations around the St. Louis area, including Chesterfield, O’Fallon, Town and Country and South County.
We offer expertise in ten orthopedic subspecialties:
foot and ankle
hand and wrist
hip and knee
tumor care
pediatric and adolescent orthopedics
physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry)
shoulder and elbow
spine (including scoliosis)
sports medicine
fracture care/trauma
Our orthopedic specialists are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and family-centered care for both simple and complex orthopedic conditions.
Because of the skill and experience of our doctors and staff, we are the official medical provider for the St. Louis Blues hockey team. We also serve as team physicians for all of Washington University athletic teams, the St. Louis Surge Woman’s Professional Basketball team, several local select teams and high schools.
In addition, we provide general orthopedic services through our affiliation with the Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Louis and pediatric and adolescent orthopedic services at Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
