Dr. Westrick treats patients with upper and lower limb fractures, pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures (fractures near joints), foot and ankle fractures, and those who require repair of nonunion and malunion (fractures that have problems healing), revision arthroplasty, failed arthroplasty, arthroplasty infections, or failed hip or knee surgery requiring arthroplasty. Dr. Westrick received the Outstanding Senior Resident Award during his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and was editor of The Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Journal from 2011 to 2012. He completed his fellowship training at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, specializing in Orthopaedic trauma. He is actively involved in clinical and biomechanics research. He is the Co-Director of Orthopaedic Trauma and Assistant Fellowship Director at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Westrick has clinical interests in limb salvage and custom 3D printed implants.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
dislocations
muscle contractures
abnormalities of the bone
lower extremity cast
upper extremity splinting
orthopedic injuries treatment
tight heel chords
upper extremity cast
waterproof cast
displaced fracture
subchondral bone cyst
ligament strains
biceps tendon injury shoulder
split cast
bone and joint infections
subacromial bursitis
posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) injury
loose body in the shoulder
non operative knee ligament injuries
plaster cast
rotator cuff tear
elbow ligament tear
snapping scapula syndrome
biceps tendon injury elbow
subacromial impingement
Credentials
Fellowship
Harborview Medical Center
Residency
UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
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