Adolescent & Young Adult Hip Disorders Center

The Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Disorders Center focuses exclusively on providing comprehensive, specialized care to adolescents and young adults with hip disorders, one of the most rapidly advancing subspecialties in orthopedics. The Center is committed to seeing each patient expeditiously.

Center director John Clohisy, MD, and Perry Schoenecker, MD, work in conjunction with the pediatric and adolescent orthopedic surgery service, physiatrists, adult reconstructive surgeons, physical therapists and a dedicated staff of nurses and medical assistants to form an extremely experienced team with the expertise to accurately diagnose and deliver the full spectrum of both non-surgical and surgical solutions. Commonly, these young patients are athletes and we are fully committed to returning them to their sport and recreational activities.

Make an appointment today by calling 314-514-3500, or request an appointment online.

Treatment Approach

During the 10 years that the Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Disorders Center has been evolving, we have focused on the concept that nearly 90 percent of patients who require a hip replacement later in life have a hip disorder or deformity that has affected them for years. If hip disease is diagnosed and treated early, the natural hip joint often can be preserved, and the onset and progression of hip arthritis may be delayed or even prevented. Treatment strategies cover a spectrum including physical therapy, hip arthroscopy, arthroscopic impingement procedures, hip osteotomies, as well as hip resurfacing and hip replacement for advanced disease.

To set up a consultation or schedule a patient, please contact 314.514.3500 (M–F: 8am–4:30pm).

Collaborative Services

The Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Disorders Center, headed by Dr. John Clohisy and Dr. Perry Schoenecker, is one of the most rapidly advancing subspecialities in orthopedics. The Center collaborates with our pediatric orthopedic service, physiatrists, adult reconstructive surgeons, physical therapists and a dedicated staff of nurses and medical assistants to form an extremely experienced team with the expertise to accurately diagnose and deliver the full spectrum of both non-surgical and surgical solutions. Treatment strategies cover a spectrum including physical therapy, hip arthroscopy, arthroscopic impingement procedures, hip osteotomies, resurfacing and replacement for advanced disease.

Research & Clinical Trials

For information on current clinical trials related to orthopedics, or to make an appointment with a specialist with Washington University Orthopedics, please call (314) 514-3500 or toll free (866) 867-3627.

Meet Our Team

Robert Barrack, MD

Charles F. and Joanne Knight Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Learn More

John Clohisy, MD

Daniel C. and Betty B. Viehmann Distinguished Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief, Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Disorders Center
Director, Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement Fellowship
Medical Director, Orthopaedic Inpatient Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Learn More

J. Eric Gordon, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Learn More

Mark Halstead, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Director, Sports Concussion Program
Medical Director, Young Athlete Center

Learn More

Devyani Hunt, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurology
Director, Medical Program for Performing Artists

Learn More

Jeffrey Nepple, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Young Athlete Center

Learn More

Ryan Nunley, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Learn More

Perry Schoenecker, MD

Professor
Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedics at Shriners Hospital for Children

Learn More