Dr. Zachary Meyer | Pediatric Othopaedics | Washington University Orthopedics

Dr. Meyer cares for pediatric and adolescent patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions. He has a particular interest in the treatment of lower extremity disorders, such as hip dysplasia (both developmental and neuromuscular), slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Perthes disease of the hip, Blount’s disease, bowlegs, knock knee, clubfeet, flatfeet, cavovarus feet, bunions, tarsal coalitions, foot and ankle trauma, upper and lower extremity fractures, post traumatic deformities, nonunions, cerebral palsy, and limb differences.

Common Diagnoses Treated

Arthrogryposis
Bunions
Cavovarus Feet
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
Flatfoot
Genu valgum
Genu varum
Hip dysplasia
Limb length discrepancy
Nonunions
Patellar instability
Post-traumatic limb deformity
Perthes
SCFE
Skeletal dysplasias
Tarsal coalition
Tibial torsion

Common Procedures

Anterior and medial open hip reduction
Circular external fixation
Flatfoot and cavus foot reconstruction
Growth modulation
Hip preservation surgery (periacetabular osteotomy, surgical hip dislocation)
Limb lengthening
Osteotomies of lower extremity and pelvis
Ponseti casting method for clubfoot
Post-traumatic limb reconstruction
Tendon Lengthening

Clinical Office Locations

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

One Children’s Place
4S60, Suite 1B
St. Louis, MO 63110
St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center — South County

5114 Midamerica Plaza, Suite 1E

St. Louis, MO 63129
Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis

4400 Clayton Ave.

St Louis, MO 63110

Hospital Affiliations

St. Louis Children's Hospital
Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis

Academic Office Mailing Address

Washington University School of Medicine

Campus Box 8233

660 Euclid Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63110

Patient Education

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine patient education

Patient Resources

Patient Forms

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Gurnett CA, Desruisseau DM, McCall K, Choi R, Meyer, ZI, Talerico M, Miller SE, Ju J-S, Pestronk A, Connolly AM, Druley TE, Weihl CC, Dobbs MB. Myosin binding protein C1: A novel gene for autosomal dominant distal arthrogryposis type 1. Hum Mol Genet 2010;19(7): 1165-73. PMID 20045868
Meyer ZI, Ricci WM. Knee extensor mechanism repairs: Standard suture and novel augmentation technique. J Orthop Trauma 2016 30 Suppl 2:S30-1. PMID 27441933
Levy DM, Meyer ZI, Campbell KA, Bach BR, Jr. Subpectoral biceps tenodesis. Am J Orthop 2016; 45(2):68-74. PMID 26866316
Nam D, Meyer ZI, Rames RD, Nunley RM, Barrack RL, Roger DJ. Is the direct superior, iliotibial band-sparing approach associated with decreased pain after total hip arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017;32(2):453-457. PMID 27593731
Nam D, Kopinski JE, Meyer ZI, Rames RD, Nunley RM, Barrack RL. Perioperative and early postoperative comparison of a modern cemented and cementless total knee arthroplasty of the same design. J Arthroplasty 2017;32(7):2151-2155. PMID 28238584
Meyer ZI, Goldfarb CA, Calfee RP, Wall LB. The central slip fracture: Results of operative treatment of volar fracture subluxations/dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint. J Hand Surg Am 2017;42(7):572.e1-572.e6. PMID 28476538
Meyer ZI, Baca G, Rames R, Barrack RL, Clohisy J, Nam D. Age and early revision after primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. Orthopedics 2017;40(6):e1069-e1073. PMID 29116325
Rames RD, Mathison M, Meyer ZI, Barrack RL, Nam D. No impact of under-correction and joint line obliquity on clinical outcomes of total knee arthroplasty for the varus knee. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018;26(5):1506-1514. PMID 28299385
Meyer ZI, Devries C, Baldwin KD, Milbrandt TA, Abzug JM, Hosseinzadeh P. Tibial shaft fractures in children: What to do when casting fails? Instr Course Lect 2019:68:473-480. PMID 32032061
Devries C, Meyer ZI, Abzug JM, Baldwin KD, Milbrandt TA, Hosseinzadeh P. Pediatric ankle fractures: When to operate and when to leave alone? Instr Course Lect 2019:68:481-488. PMID 32032053
Meyer ZI, Krucylak P, Mo M, Miller ML, Wall LB. Opioid use following operatively treated pediatric elbow and femur fractures. J Pediatr Orthop 2019;39(4):e253-e257. PMID 30431542
Hosseinzadeh P, Pokala N, Meyer Z, Minaie A, Brea C, Gonzalez D, Kiebzak GM. Clavicles continue to grow beyond skeletal maturity: radiographic analysis of clavicle length in adolescents and young adults. J Pediatr Ortho B 2020:25(2):195-199. PMID: 31356506
Hosseinzadeh P, Meyer ZI, Vanderhave K, Lovejoy J. Use of Telemedicine in Pediatric Orthopaedics Prior to the Pandemic: A Survey of POSNA Members. J Pediatr Ortho 2021:41(6):e475-478. PMID: 33927102
Meyer Z, Zide JR, Cherkashin A, Samchukov M, Bohl DD, Riccio AI. Narrative Review of Ring Fixator Management of Recurrent Clubfoot Deformity. Ann Transl Med 2021: 1-12

Research Interests

Dr. Meyer's research interests include clubfoot treatment, femoral growth disturbance after open hip reduction, and circular external fixation for pediatric fractures.

Background

Dr. Meyer earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He then completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX.

Board Certifications

Board-eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Medical Degree

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX

Honors and Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2018-present
Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2014-present
Herrmann Prize, Washington University School of Medicine, 2014-2015
The Herrmann Prize recognizes a student who is considered a thoughtful and sensitive communicator in the clinical arena through exceptional listening and communication skills.

Professional Societies and Organizations

Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA)
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopedic Association (AOA)

WashU Medicine Orthopedics

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