Dr. Brett D. Crist MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
1101 Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65212Rating
4/5
About
Brett D. Crist, MD, FAAOS, FACS is an orthopedic surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Missouri. With over 12 years of experience, he specializes in orthopedic trauma and hip disorders. Educated at the University of Kansas, Dr. Crist completed an internship at KU School of Medicine and a fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a professional member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and has published over 70 articles and book chapters.
Education and Training
MD at The University of Kansas
University of Wales in Great Britain 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Brett D. Crist MD's Expert Contributions
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Complete tooth extraction: a case report.
- External fixation versus conversion to intramedullary nailing for definitive management of closed fractures of the femoral and tibial shaft.
- Re: Bone graft harvest using a new intramedullary system.
- A biomechanical comparison of locked plate fixation with percutaneous insertion capability versus the angled blade plate in a subtrochanteric fracture gap model.
- Complications associated with negative pressure reaming for harvesting autologous bone graft: a case series.
- Pilon fracture complicated by compartment syndrome: a case report.
- Removal technique for cold-welded titanium locking screws.
- The biomechanics of varied proximal locking screw configurations in a synthetic model of proximal third tibial fracture fixation.
- A new technique for removing intramedullary cement.
- Pitfalls in the application of distal femur plates for fractures.
- Arthroscopic management of C3 tibial plafond fractures: a technical guide.
- Comparison of bulb syringe, pressurized pulsatile, and hydrosurgery debridement methods for removing bacteria from fracture implants.
- Percutaneous treatment of high-risk patients with intra-articular calcaneus fractures: a case series.
- Hip fracture protocols: what have we changed?
- Orthopaedic injuries from deer stands and their functional outcomes.
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri -
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Osteomyelitis
- Broken Ankle
Internships
- KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1999-2004
Fellowships
- Orthopedic Trauma, UC Davis Medical Center, 2004-2005
Professional Society Memberships
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Over 70 Articles and Book Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Opportunities, hard work, persistence and family support.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
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