Whether you are a child or adult suffering from a sports injury, degenerative arthritis, or any musculoskeletal condition, Washington University Orthopedics provides a full complement of comprehensive orthopedic services to meet your needs. Combining the best in both inpatient treatment and outpatient care and rehabilitation, our practice is nationally recognized for outstanding orthopedic care and innovative research. The 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 and is considered an innovator in both conservative orthopedic care and minimally invasive microsurgical techniques.
Affiliated with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine and two academic medical centers -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and St. Louis Children's Hospital -- we have the unique ability to offer inpatient treatment for most challenging cases within a Top-10 academic medical center as well as outpatient surgery and care in a new, state-of-the-art orthopedics center conveniently located in west St. Louis county. Because of our skill and wide-ranging experience, we are the "practice of choice" for professional sports teams in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Rams football and St. Louis Blues hockey teams. We also serve as team physicians for all the Lindenwood College Football Team and Washington University athletic teams.
In addition, we provide general orthopedic services through our affiliation with the Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Louis and pediatric orthopedic services at Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
Our Physicians
Washington University Orthopedics has built a team of outstanding specialists, many of whom are nationally recognized in Best Doctors in America and America’s Best Doctors. Our pediatric orthopedic services are ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in Child magazine.
Washington University Orthopedics is led by Richard H Gelberman, MD, the Fred C. Reynolds Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. Under his leadership, Washington University Orthopedics has grown to become a dynamic team of board-certified orthopedic specialists with a passion for both general and complex orthopedic care. The practice provides a full continuum of care to both children and adults, from initial consultation through inpatient and outpatient treatment and rehabilitation.
Our Services
Patients seeking a comprehensive evaluation will have access to board-certified physicians and a multi-disciplinary team of orthopedic specialists, including:
- Orthopedic surgeons and physicians specializing in conservative treatment plans
- Physiatrists (physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation)
- Sports medicine specialists
- Diagnostic radiologists
- Orthopedic technicians
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Orthotist (a certified specialist who designs and creates custom braces)
Pedorthotist (a certified specialist who crafts custom shoes and shoe inserts) - Nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
With this dedicated team, you have access to experts in surgical and conservative treatment of orthopedic conditions and disorders, bone and mineral research, gait analysis, and microvascular surgery. Oftentimes, our team approach to patient care and the wide range of treatment services offered can eliminate the need for hospitalization and surgery. Patients also have access to many of the latest clinical trials evaluating new replacement joints or surgical procedures.
For the benefit of our patients and to provide highly specialized care, we offer services in the following specialties: