Orthopedics
The physicians and surgeons at Washington University Orthopedics are specialized in the areas of hand and upper extremity, hip and knee, foot and ankle, spine, and general orthopaedics.

In addition we have teams for general, pediatric and trama orthopaedics, sports medicine, and non-surgical orthopaedics.
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Orthopedics

John C. Clohisy, MD

Current Position
Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
Director, Center for Adolescent and Young Hip Disorders
Co-Chief, Adult Reconstructive Surgery Service
Director, Fellowship in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement


Specialty Areas
Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Disorders
Hip Reconstructive Surgery - Adult
Knee Reconstructive Surgery - Adult
Orthopedic Surgery

Patients Seen At
Orthopedic Surgery Center
Center for Advanced Medicine
4921 Parkview Place, A , 6
St. Louis, MO  63110
314-747-2500
Fax:   314-747-2599
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Washington University Orthopedics
14532 Outer 40 Drive
Chesterfield, MO  63017
314-514-3500
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Mailing Address
Washington University School of Medicine,
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233
St. Louis, MO  63110

Academic Office
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
11300 West Pavilion, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO  63110

Areas of Clinical Interest

Special interest in hip disorders of the young adult and adolescent including: sports injuries, hip impingement, hip dysplasia, Perthes deformities, non-arthritic and early hip joint problems. Surgical expertise in hip arthroscopy, osteotomies, impingement procedures and replacement procedures.

Disorders of the hip and knee; interests include total joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and hip and knee revision procedures.  Special interest in hip replacement and hip resurfacing in young patients.



Areas of Research Interest
Research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of pre-arthritic and early arthritic hip disorders. Optimizing joint replacement procedures in young patients and total joint arthroplasty patient surveillance

Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery -- Certified

Medical Education
Medical Degree: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois , 1989
Fellowship: Orthopedic Research Fellowship, Saint Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, Missouri , 1992
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Louis University Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri , 1996
Fellowship: Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surg, Mass Gen Hosp/Harvard Med School, Cambridge, Massachusetts , 1997
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
John Cochran Veteran's Hospital
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis Shriners Hospital

Major or Recent Publications/Awards

Awards

Listed in Best Doctors in America, 2009 (Best Doctors, Inc)

Jerome J. Gilden Distinguished Physician Award (Excellence in Patient Care) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2008

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Traveling Research Fellowship Award, 2005

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award, 2004

Palma Chironis Award (for Excellence in Teaching) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2001

National Football League Clinical Research Grant - "Standardization of Disease Classification to Improve the Treatment of Athletic Hip Disorders"

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation Clinical Research Grant-"Optimizing Young Adult Hip Procedures"

Editorial Responsibilities

Associate Editor:
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Consultant Reviewer:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Journal of Orthopaedic Research


Publications

Beaule PE, Allen DJ, Clohisy JC, Schoenecker P, Leunig M. The Young Adult with Hip Impingement: deciding on the optimal intervention. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91(1):210-21, 2009. PMC Journal – In Process

Larson C, Guanche C, Kelly B, Clohisy JC, Ranawat A. Advanced Techniques in Hip Arthroscopy. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, 58: 423-36, 2009.

Nepple JJ, Clohisy JC, Zebala LP. Labral Disease Associated with Femoroacetabular Impingement: Do we need to correct the structural Deformity? J Arthroplasty 24(Supp 6):114-9, 2009

Millis MB, Kain M, Sierra R, Trousdale R, Taunton MJ, Kim Y-J, Rosenfeld SB, Kamath G, Schoenecker PL, Clohisy JC. Periacetabular Osteotomy for Acetabular Dysplasia in Patients Older than 40 Years: A Preliminary Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 467(9):2228-2234, 2009

Clohisy JC, St. John LC, Nunley RM, Schutz AL, Schoenecker, PL. Combined Periacetabular and Femoral Osteotomies for Severe Hip Deformities. Clin Orthop Relat Res 467(9):2221-2227, 2009

Clohisy JC, Schutz AL, St. John LC, Schoenecker PL, Wright RW. Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Systematic Literature Review. Clin Orthop Relat Res 467(8):2041-2052, 2009

Shia DS, Clohisy JC, Schinsky MF, Martell JM, Maloney WJ: Total Hip Arthroplasty with Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in Patients 50 Years or Younger Clin Orthop Relat Res 467(8):2059-2065, 2009

Clohisy JC, Knaus ER, Hunt DM, Lesher JM, Harris-Hayes M, Prather H. Clinical Presentation of Patients with Symptomatic Anterior Hip Impingement. Clin Orthop Relat Res 467(3):638-644, 2009

Clohisy JC, Beaule PE, O’Malley A, Safran MR, Schoenecker P. AOA Symposium. Hip Disease in the Young Adult: Current Concepts of Etiology and Surgical Treatment. J Bone Joint Surg 90(10):2267 - 2281, 2008

Clohisy JC, Nunley R, Curry MC, Schoenecker PL: Periacetabular Osteotomy for the Treatment of Acetabular Dysplasia Associated with Major Aspherical Head Deformities. J Bone Joint Surg AM 89 (7): 1417-1423, 2007

Clohisy JC, Barrett SE, Gordon JE, Delgado ED, Schoenecker PL: Periacetabular Osteotomy for the Treatment of Severe Acetabular Dysplasia. J Bone Joint Surg Am 87: 254-259, 2005

For more articles and abstracts, take this off-site link to the National Library of Medicine Pub Med page for Dr. John C. Clohisy



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