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
muscle contractures
non operative knee ligament injuries
posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) injury
snapping scapula syndrome
orthopedic injuries treatment
ligament strains
biceps tendon injury shoulder
split cast
loose body in the shoulder
waterproof cast
subacromial impingement
lower extremity cast
upper extremity cast
bone and joint infections
tight heel chords
subacromial bursitis
biceps tendon injury elbow
rotator cuff tear
abnormalities of the bone
dislocations
plaster cast
elbow ligament tear
displaced fracture
upper extremity splinting
subchondral bone cyst
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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