By the numbers, Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is currently #1 in U.S. for NIH orthopaedic research funding, #2 U.S. for residency training and #7 in U.S. for pediatric orthopedics. With over 80 providers across eight locations, the Department is a high-volume practice.
Our mission is to have a national and international impact on orthopedics through excellence in clinical care, education, research and leadership. Our vision is to grow our impact on patients and our community by improving access and outcomes, to train the next generation of orthopedic surgical leaders, and to transform the future of orthopedic care through discovery and innovation.