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Elena Randazzo, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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(314) 514-3500

Dr. Randazzo specializes in the nonoperative management of musculoskeletal and sports medicine conditions including tendon/ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, fractures, radiculopathy, back pain and SI joint dysfunction. She has special interests in treating injuries and conditions faced by female athletes and performing artists, including figure skaters and dancers. 

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Radiculopathy (sciatica)
  • Back pain
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI joint)
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Female athlete and performing arts-related injuries

Common Procedures

  • Peripheral joint injections (fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided)
  • Regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Ultrasound-guided injections
  • Spine injections (fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided)
  • Acupuncture
  • Electrodiagnostic studies 

Clinical Office Locations

  • View a complete listing of Dr. Randazzo's publications on PubMed.
  • Randazzo E, Baria MR. Orthobiologic Treatment Options for Injuries in Endurance Athletes; Endurance Sports Medicine- A Clinical Guide, Second Edition; Springer Publishing. 2023 May 18.
  • Randazzo E, Duerr R, Baria MR. Meniscus Root Tears: A Clinical Review. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 May 1;21(5):155-158. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000959. PMID: 35522439.

Research Interests

Comprehensive care of the female athlete throughout the lifespan, orthobiologics and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

Background

Dr. Randazzo earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO,  and followed with a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

Board Certifications

  • Board-eligible, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medical Degree

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO

Residency

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Fellowship

  • Sports Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Sports Team Coverage

  • 2021–2023, High school football , Columbus, OH
  • 2023, Pelotonia Medical Tent, Columbus, OH
  • 2024, Washington University Women’s and Men’s soccer
  • 2024, Francis Howell Central Varsity football
  • 2025, NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Tournament
  • 2025, Hometown Half Marathon Medical Coverage

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Association of Academic Physiatrists
  • American Medical Association

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