WashU Medicine Orthopedics

08/28/2026

Friday night lights are back! 🏈

As SLU High kicks off its football season, there’s a familiar face on the sidelines. WashU Orthopedics sports medicine physician Dr. Hollabaugh serves as team physician for his alma mater, helping keep the next generation of Billikens healthy and ready to compete.

Wishing SLUH a safe and successful season!

08/27/2026

Injury prevention, early sports specialization, and the role lifestyle factors play in keeping an athlete’s whole body strong are all on the table during My Mom Club. Katherine Caldwell, MD, shares expert advice to help young athletes stay healthy, strong and ready to play. ⬇️

Before heading to the first game or match of the fall season, make sure your young athlete is prepared to avoid common sports injuries. Dr. Katherine Caldwell, a WashU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, joined our My Mom Club segment to share essential tips on youth injury prevention.....

08/26/2026

New school year + new sports seasons = busier schedules! 🎒🏃

When an injury sidelines your athlete, the WashU Orthopedics Injury Clinic is here to help. We offer convenient care for recent injuries, helping patients get the answers and treatment they need to get back in the game.

Learn more or schedule a visit. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4qDpsMw

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Our staff is so easy to celebrate! 🎉

At our department party, we recognized five WashU Medicine Orthopedics team members whose dedication, talent, and positive impact make a difference every day. These five honorees were selected among over 270 nominations – a reflection of all the talent on our team.

⭐ Leadership: Maggie Litteken, Senior Program Manager – Education Program
🏆 Job Performance: Debbie Long, Admin Professional – Recon Team
💙 Customer Service: Katie Grimes, MA – Neurorehab Team
🤝 Teamwork: Jerica Putman, Nurse Coordinator – Living Well Center
☀️ Good Vibes: Kaylce McKinney, Ortho Tech – South County

Thank you for all you do to support our patients, colleagues and department.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Grace Garret, MSN, AGACNP-BC, recipient of our APP Patient Satisfaction Award! 🏆

As an advanced practice provider on our joint reconstruction team, Grace works alongside Dr. Bendich, assisting in the operating room and caring for patients throughout their treatment and recovery.

Her compassion, attentiveness and commitment to making patients feel supported at every step are at the heart of this recognition. We’re proud to celebrate Grace and the meaningful difference she makes in the lives of our patients each day.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our Musculoskeletal Oncology Division, recipient of this year’s Division Patient Satisfaction Award! 🏆

Caring for patients and families through a musculoskeletal cancer diagnosis requires compassion, expertise and an unwavering commitment to being there at every step. This award recognizes the division with the highest patient satisfaction and reflects the extraordinary care and support our Musculoskeletal Oncology team provides throughout each patient’s journey.

08/19/2026

When you’re injured, you don’t want to wait for care. With WashU Medicine’s Orthopedic Injury Clinics, you don’t have to. Our specialists have same-day appointments at four locations for new injuries such as:

🦴 Breaks and fractures
🩼 Sprains and strains
🥼 Splints and casts
🩺 And more

Schedule online:
https://physicians.wustl.edu/specialties/orthopedics/orthopedic-injury-clinic-scheduling

WashU Medicine Orthopedics

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Charles Goldfarb, MD, recipient of our Physician Patient Satisfaction Award! 🏆

Dr. Goldfarb, Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and a hand and microsurgery specialist, earned an outstanding patient satisfaction score.

We're proud to recognize Dr. Goldfarb (and his team's) commitment to providing an exceptional experience for his patients, alongside his leadership and dedication to our department.

📸: Dr. Goldfarb, Nermina Bektic, Dr. Goldfarb's nurse, and Dr. O'Keefe, department chair.