Brett D. Crist, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Co-Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service

Clinical Interests:

Orthopaedic Trauma: pelvis and complex articular fracture surgery.

Research Interests: 

Orthopaedic Traumatic Injuries and Outcomes.                 

Education:

Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma, University of California-Davis, 2004-2005
Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1999-2004
M.D.: University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1997-1999, Wichita, Kansas; University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1995-1997, Kansas City, Kansas
Undergraduate: Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas

Academic Appointments:

2005 - Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, Co-Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service

Honors and Awards:

• George L. Lucas Resident Teacher of the Year Award 2004, University of Kansas-Wichita Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
• Henry O. Marsh Resident Research Award 2004
• Mid-Central States Annual Meeting
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1998-Present
• Dean’s List - KU School of Medicine 1995-1999
• R.M. Gouldner Scholarship 1997-1999
• Daniel K. Roberts OB-GYN Award for Excellence 1999
• Tabor College Honors Award for Excellence in
• Natural and Mathematical Sciences 1993-1994
• Tabor College Dean’s Scholarship 1991-1994
• Nilsson Leaders for Tomorrow Memorial Scholarship 1990-1991
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
• South Dakota State University 1990-1991

Publications:

Lucas GL, Crist BD. Intermediate-term Outcomes of Patients Treated by Distal Radial Osteotomy. U Penn Ortho J. 1999;12:33-39.

Crist BD, Lais RL. Complete Tooth Extraction: A Case Report. J Ortho Trauma. 2002;16(7):523-524.

Crist BD, Lewis S, Lenke LG. Osteoid Osteoma of the Lumbar Spine: A Case Report Highlighting a Novel Reconstruction Technique. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005; 87:414-415.

Crist BD, Dart BR, Czuwala PJ, Olney BW, Pence CD. Using Flexible Nails to Improve Stabilization of Proximal Femur Fractures in Adolescents. Am J Orthopaedics . 2006; 35(1):37-41.

Della Rocca GJ, Crist BD. External fixation versus conversion to intramedullary nailing for definitive management of closed fractures of the femoral and tibial shaft. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006 Oct;14(10):S131-5.

Wade AM, Barrett MO, Crist BD, Della Rocca GJ, Kane SM. Medial Clavicular Epiphyseal Fracture with Ipsilateral Acromioclavicular Dislocation: A Case Report of Panclavicular Fracture Dislocation. J Ortho Trauma 2007 Jul;21(6):418-21.

Barrett MO, Wade AM, Della Rocca GJ, Crist BD, Anglen JO. The Safety of Forefoot Metatarsal Pins in External fixation of The Lower Extremity: A Cadaveric Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008;90:560-564.

Wade AM, Crist BD, Khazzam M, Della Rocca GJ, Calhoun JH. Pilon Fractures. Current Orthopaedic Practice 19(3):242-248, May 2008.

Crist BD, Della Rocca GJ, Murtha YM. Treatment of Acute Distal Femoral Fractures. Othopedics 2008 Jul;31(7): 681-690.

Crist BD, Lowe J, Neiman R, Hak DJ . Use of a Quick Connect Drill Adapter as an Intraoperative File. Current Orthopaedic Practice. In press, 2008.

Vosburg C , Crist BD, Haltom D, Della Rocca GJ. A Novel Technique for the Removal of a Broken Solid Tibial Nail. Current Orthopaedic Practice. In press, 2008.

Contact Information:

Tammy Ellebracht
Administrative Assistant -- Trauma
(573) 882-6562
ellebrachtt@health.missouri.edu