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.
11/15/2025
Sprained your ankle, jammed your finger, or think you might have a minor fracture – our orthopedic injury clinic is here for you. We provide same-day evaluation and treatment for recent bone, joint, or muscle injuries – no appointment needed.
From sprains and strains to sports injuries and minor fractures, our orthopedic specialists will diagnose and treat your injury on the spot. On-site X-ray, splinting, and casting available at every location.
✅ Walk-in care for children (5+) and adults
✅ Faster than the ER
✅ Seen by orthopedic experts
✅ Four convenient St. Louis locations
The WashU Medicine Orthopedics joint reconstruction team had an outstanding showing at this year’s American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting.
Our team earned three podium presentations and two Top 100 posters, with a podium acceptance rate of just 2.5%.
🎤 Podium Presentations
• Regional blocks & TKA recovery – Andrew Schneider, MD
• Robotic UKA vs. TKA early recovery – Ryan Nunley, MD
• Patella resurfacing in inflammatory arthritis – Ilya Bendich, MD
📊 Top 100 Posters
• OR team efficiency in total joints
• Surgeon experience & robotics in THA
Symone Swift, RN, and Grace Garrett, NP, presented at the AAHKS Teams Course, and Kimberly Bartosiak, MD, led the Women in Arthroplasty Revision Knee Lab, fostering mentorship and hands-on training.
11/06/2025
After completing her sports medicine fellowship with our department, Elena Randazzo, MD, chose to join our team as a faculty member – drawn by the supportive culture and commitment to excellence in patient care and education.
She specializes in the nonoperative management of all musculoskeletal conditions helping patients restore movement and improve function.
She also has a special interest female athletes as a former figure skater herself. “One of my personal interests is the care of female athletes, which I’ll be focusing on through our Female Athlete Program at the Living Well Center. This is a much-needed and growing area of sports medicine that seeks to close research gaps and deliver individualized care for active women and girls.”
Now open at Missouri Baptist Medical Center – expert care for spine, hip & knee, and hand & wrist conditions.
Our trusted WashU Medicine Orthopedics specialists at a location convenient for you.
📞 314-514-3500
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Medical Office Building A 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Suite 320 St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 514-3500 Monday-Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm
11/01/2025
Jei Shen, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies (FIOR). This prestigious international honor recognizes leaders who have made transformative contributions to musculoskeletal science, while elevating global collaboration and mentorship in the field.
Dr. Shen’s work continues to push the boundaries of orthopedic discovery and shape the future of patient care worldwide!
10/30/2025
Our department proudly hosted the inaugural Perry L. Schoenecker, MD, Endowed Lectureship in Orthopedic Surgery, recognizing Dr. Schoenecker’s decades of leadership, innovation, and compassionate care for children.
Guest lecturer Larry Lenke, MD, returned to WashU Medicine Orthopedics where he trained under Dr. Schoenecker and later served on faculty for 25 years. His presentation paid tribute to the profound influence Dr. Schoenecker has had on patients, trainees, and the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery worldwide.
Dr. Schoenecker's remarkable legacy continues to shape the future of pediatric orthopedics!
📸: Regis O'Keefe, MD, PhD, department chair; Perry Schoenecker, MD; Larry Lenke, MD.
10/28/2025
Tyler Calkins, MD, is passionate about restoring mobility and helping patients return to lives they love. He chose hip and knee reconstruction because of the meaningful, life-changing improvements these surgeries offer. He values the powerful impact hip and knee replacements can have on daily life and he takes pride in supporting patients through their journey.
Dr. Calkins is energized by the rapid innovation in the field, from robotics to new implants, and enjoys mentoring the next generation of surgeons. Drawn by the legacy of excellence at WashU, he is dedicated to advancing the field through innovation, research, and education.
When he's not caring for patients, he's taking time for his health and happiness, likely mountain biking, golfing, traveling to national parks, or cheering on the West Virginia Mountaineers.
From our team to yours...happy hockey season! LGB!
10/23/2025
Kimberly Bartosiak, MD, is brining her expertise to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) annual meeting. Dr. Bartosiak will lead the Women in Arthroplasty Revision Knee Lab combining hands-on surgical training with community and mentorship.
Her expertise and mentorship shaping the future of orthopedic surgery!
10/21/2025
What a year for WashU Orthopedics at the 2025 American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) annual meeting!
It was a HUGE meeting for our hand and microvascular surgery team, filled with leadership, recognition, and innovation:
👏 Ryan Calfee, MD, MSc – Elected vice president
💼 Charles Goldfarb, MD, MBA – Continues his leadership as treasurer and board member
🎤 Lindley Wall, MD, MSc – Served as program director for this year’s meeting
🌍 David Brogan, MD, MSc – Awarded the Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship
🏆 Lauren Wessell, MD, (fellow, Class of 2022) – Received the Richard H. Gelberman Scholar Traveling Award
Plus many courses, presentations, demonstrations, and contributions our faculty, fellows, and alumni enhanced the meeting!
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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.
