WashU Medicine Orthopedics

10/21/2026

Dr. Matava is one of the best in the business, and we're lucky to have him as part of our team. Congratulations on 30 years!

By Ashley Cameron For 30 years, Matthew Matava, MD, has had one of the best seats in professional sports. As a longtime team physician for the St. Louis Blues, his attention isn't on the ...

10/20/2026

WashU Orthopedics is now open in Sunset Hills! 🎉

Our new location brings the specialized care of WashU Medicine orthopedic providers closer to patients in South County and surrounding communities. From diagnosis through recovery, our team is here to help you move better and get back to what matters most.

📍 We’re open and ready to care for you in Sunset Hills.

10/15/2026

You may be familiar with athletic trainers on the sidelines, but did you know they’re also an important part of our orthopedic care team? Across our offices, athletic trainers support patients with their specialized knowledge of sports, movement and athletic performance. Our team approach is designed to keep you and your family moving through busy school days, sports seasons and everything in between.

📸: Hannah Daily, hand service athletic trainer.

10/13/2026

Grateful to our patients who take the time to share their feedback, and to our teams who make compassionate, patient-centered care part of every interaction. ❤️

10/10/2026

New research from Faccio Lab is shedding light on an unexpected connection between bone cells and breast cancer.

A team led by Roberta Faccio, PhD, found that cells originating in bone can be recruited to primary breast tumors, where they become cancer-associated fibroblasts that support an environment that supports tumor growth.

In human tissue samples, up to 40% of these fibroblasts expressed Osterix, a marker associated with bone-forming cells. The researchers also identified a genetic signature linked to poorer breast cancer survival and found that targeting Osterix and MMP13 reduced tumor growth in experimental models.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4xt9Y0z

10/08/2026

LGB! Wishing the St. Louis Blues the best as they take the ice for their home opener.

We are proud to be team physicians for the Blues, supporting the health and performance of the players throughout the season. 💙

10/06/2026

WashU Medicine Orthopedics is expanding access to expert care with our new Sunset Hills location. Patients will have convenient access to a team of specialists providing comprehensive orthopedic care closer to home.

Our Sunset Hills specialties include:
🖐️ Hand and microsurgery
🦵 Hip and knee
🏃 Pediatric sports medicine
💉 Physiatry
💪 Shoulder and elbow
🦴 Spine
🩼 Injury clinic

We can't wait to welcome patients to Sunset Hills and bringing WashU Medicine Orthopedics care to a convenient new location.

10/03/2026

Perry Schoenecker, MD, (second from right) was on hand to cheer for athletes participating in the 12th annual Tri My Best adaptive triathlon for children with cerebral palsy and similar movement disorders. Each athlete takes on adapted versions of the three events – swimming, cycling, and running – based on their individual mobility level.

Melissa Eagan (center) helps plan the annual event, and her family volunteers each year, making Tri My Best a special tradition for all.

10/01/2026

Rotator cuffs tears are extremely common, affecting 20-40% of people. When the tear is considered "massive," there are massive decisions to make about treatment.

Jay Keener, MD, chief of shoulder and elbow surgery, explained in a recent Healio article the growing number of treatment options available for these complex injuries — from repairing the remaining tendon to reconstructive procedures and shoulder replacement in select patients.

As Dr. Keener explains, the decision depends on much more than the size of the tear. Surgeons consider tendon and muscle quality, how well the shoulder functions, signs of arthritis, patient age, activity level and individual goals.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4cKsWY2

09/29/2026

Robert Brophy, MD, will serve at as the medical director for the U.S. Men's National Team match at Energizer Park tonight. His leadership in caring for professional soccer players will support the team while they compete in St. Louis. Go team USA!