BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. Our program is home to the nation’s first Level I Trauma Center. This designation from the American Trauma Society recognizes our ability to deliver the highest level of care. We can handle the most complex, life-threatening orthopedic traumas any time, day or night. Find out more about emergency care.

Highlights of our program include:

• Expertise: Orthopedic surgeons with advanced training in trauma surgery use the latest techniques to give you the best chances for healing. Our team treats more than 13,000 patients yearly, making us one of the busiest trauma centers in the region. And we maintain low complication rates, which can help you recover faster.

• Team mindset: Trauma surgeons work with additional experts as needed to personalize your care. Care may involve radiologists, anesthesiologists, general surgeons and plastic surgeons. Other specialists are available on short notice.

• Connected care: We coordinate the services you need at every stage of your treatment journey. After surgery, specially trained nurses collaborate with trauma surgeons to keep a careful watch over your recovery. And highly skilled therapists guide you through rehabilitation, so you can safely return to your daily routine.

• Comprehensive services: Even with the best care, recovery doesn’t always go as expected. Trauma surgeons excel in treating fractures that don’t heal (nonunion) or don’t heal in the correct position (malunion). We perform repair procedures to fix these issues, helping you avoid complications.