WashU Medicine Orthopedics

WashU Medicine Orthopedics 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.

During National Athletic Trainer Month, we're extra grateful for the athletic trainers who bring their skills to clinica...
03/14/2026

During National Athletic Trainer Month, we're extra grateful for the athletic trainers who bring their skills to clinical care teams. In physician practices like ours, athletic trainers help evaluate injuries, guide rehab, coordinate care with physicians, and support our patients in recovery.

📸: Matt Berning, ATC, Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Society Annual Conference Committee member.

When Kathy's back pain started holding her back, she turned to WashU Medicine orthopedic spine specialists for help. Wit...
03/12/2026

When Kathy's back pain started holding her back, she turned to WashU Medicine orthopedic spine specialists for help. With the right care from our spine team, she's back to enjoying cooking, family time, and everyday life.

Christopher Dy, MD, MPH, was a visiting professor at the Curtis National Hand Center, where he spent time teaching and s...
03/11/2026

Christopher Dy, MD, MPH, was a visiting professor at the Curtis National Hand Center, where he spent time teaching and sharing his expertise in upper extremity nerve care.

During his busy visit, Dr. Dy delivered lectures, led a cadaver lab focused on brachial plexus and upper extremity nerve transfers, and joined a live complex patient conference and journal club.

The season is underway, and as team physicians for St. Louis CITY SC, our focus is player safety and health. Before matc...
03/07/2026

The season is underway, and as team physicians for St. Louis CITY SC, our focus is player safety and health. Before matches began this season, our sports medicine team reviewed our Emergency Action Plan so when the whistle blows, we're ready for anything.

03/05/2026

Training for a race is exciting, but ignoring small warning signs can turn into bigger injuries.

Dr. Caldwell from WashU Medicine, Medical Director of the Greater St. Louis Marathon, reminds runners to pay attention to abnormal pain and discomfort that increases week to week. Gradually building mileage, prioritizing strength training, taking rest days, replacing worn-out shoes, and addressing aches early can help prevent injury.

The goal isn’t just getting to race day. It’s getting there healthy and strong. Listen to your body, build gradually, and take warning signs seriously so you’re confident when you step to the starting line in April.

Read more here: https://gostlouis.org/news/staying-ahead-of-injuries-what-runners-should-watch-for/

New research led by Elizabeth Yanik, PhD, ScM, found that adults who have poor-quality sleep – and those who work night ...
03/05/2026

New research led by Elizabeth Yanik, PhD, ScM, found that adults who have poor-quality sleep – and those who work night shifts – face a higher risk of osteoarthritis and hip or knee replacements.

In a study of nearly 500,000 adults, sleeping fewer than six hours per night was associated with a 20-40% higher risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis. Night shift work in particular was linked to increased risk of knee osteoarthritis and knee replacement.

The findings suggest that sleep health may be a modifiable factor in protecting long-term joint health, along with exercise, weight management and injury prevention.

It's almost baseball season! In preparation, Matthew Smith, MD, was invited to speak at the Vanderbilt Sports Medicine B...
03/04/2026

It's almost baseball season! In preparation, Matthew Smith, MD, was invited to speak at the Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Baseball Course where he presented on complex shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball and providing the best care for players.

Adam Nasreddine, MD; Mark Halstead, MD; William Hollabaugh, MD; and Jeffrey Nepple, MD, delivered multiple podium presen...
02/28/2026

Adam Nasreddine, MD; Mark Halstead, MD; William Hollabaugh, MD; and Jeffrey Nepple, MD, delivered multiple podium presentations at the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) annual meeting.

Our leadership in pediatric and sports medicine benefits children near and far when we share our knowledge and commitment to advancing care for active kids and teens.

A WashU study comparing two modern approaches to total knee replacement – cemented and cementless implants – was recentl...
02/26/2026

A WashU study comparing two modern approaches to total knee replacement – cemented and cementless implants – was recently named one of the top orthopedic papers of 2025 by The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Our research team followed patients for at least five years and achieved an exceptional follow-up rate, helping provide strong evidence about how these implants perform over time. The study found that modern cementless knee replacements performed just as well as traditional cemented implants at mid-term follow-up, with excellent durability and function, and a higher percentage of patients who reported extremely or very satisfied with their overall function.

"The move to cementless total knee arthroplasty is probably the most significant change in the arthroplasty world this decade, and this study is tribute to our research team and the impact on care," shared Robert Barrack, MD, co-author of the paper.

02/25/2026

When an injury happens, fast care matters.

At the WashU Medicine Orthopedic Injury Clinic, you have access to expert evaluation, on-site X-rays, and treatment in one visit. Walk-ins welcome.

From injury to recovery, let us help you get back to doing what you love.

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Guilak Lab!For a decade, the Guilak Lab at WashU Medicine has pushed the boundari...
02/21/2026

Join us in celebrating 10 years of the Guilak Lab!

For a decade, the Guilak Lab at WashU Medicine has pushed the boundaries of musculoskeletal research – advancing new insights into osteoarthritis, joint biology, and regenerative therapies while training the next generation of scientists.

Congratulations to Farshid Guilak, PhD, and the entire team on this milestone year and their continued impact on the future of orthopedic care.

John Clohisy, Sr., MD, and Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS, were invited faculty and speakers at the Bern Hip Symposium in Bern, ...
02/19/2026

John Clohisy, Sr., MD, and Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS, were invited faculty and speakers at the Bern Hip Symposium in Bern, Switzerland, sharing their experience and expertise in hip preservation surgery. With more than 400 surgeons from around the world and faculty from over 15 countries, the meeting brought together global leaders and legends.

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14532 South Outer 40 Drive
Chesterfield, MO
63017

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+13145143500

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Leading the Field of Orthopedics

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: