Jason Strelzow, MD

  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research and Scholarly Interests: Elbow, Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty, Elbow Replacement, Total, Hand, Nerve, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Shoulder, Trauma
  • Websites: Research Network Profile
  • Contact: jstrelzow@bsd.uchicago.edu

Jason A. Strelzow, MD, an expert in orthopaedic trauma, provides comprehensive care for patients with fractures and injuries throughout the body, with an additional emphasis on trauma of the upper extremity, including the hand.



Dr. Strelzow has a particular expertise in caring for complex fractures and post-traumatic deformity, including complex periarticular injuries and hand injuries. He also specializes in arthroscopy and arthroscopy-assisted fracture management of upper extremity injuries.



Along with being dedicated to his clinical work, Dr. Strelzow is currently exploring research on patient-reported outcomes related to elbow trauma, shoulder trauma and total elbow replacements. He takes an active interest in evaluating the functional outcomes around urban trauma with the goal of improving patient care and returning patients to normal activity as soon as possible.



In addition to being a frequent speaker and presenter, Dr. Strelzow has published numerous articles, book chapters and abstracts. He is a journal reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology & Surgery, and the Canadian Journal of Surgery.

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship - Orthopaedic Traumatology
2016

University of Western Ontario, Hand and Upper Limb Center
London, Ontario, Canada
Upper Extremity and Microvascular Fellowship - Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Fellowship
2015

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
FRCSC - Orthopaedic Surgery
2015

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
MD - Medicine
2010

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
BSc.
2005

Civilian Ballistic Arthrotomies: Infection Rates and Operative Versus Nonoperative Management.
Civilian Ballistic Arthrotomies: Infection Rates and Operative Versus Nonoperative Management. J Orthop Trauma. 2024 Feb 01; 38(2):102-108.
PMID: 38031279

Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Examining the Role of Generative Pretrained Transformer-4.
Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Examining the Role of Generative Pretrained Transformer-4. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Jan 03.
PMID: 38175996

Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder following upper versus lower extremity fractures.
Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder following upper versus lower extremity fractures. Injury. 2023 Nov 28; 111242.
PMID: 38044162

ChatGPT's Ability to Assist with Clinical Documentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
ChatGPT's Ability to Assist with Clinical Documentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Feb 01; 32(3):123-129.
PMID: 37976385

Corticosteroid injection of the knee within one month prior to meniscus repair increases the risk of repair failure requiring meniscectomy.
Corticosteroid injection of the knee within one month prior to meniscus repair increases the risk of repair failure requiring meniscectomy. Phys Sportsmed. 2023 Oct 09; 1-5.
PMID: 37811919

Bullet Fragment Retrieval During Intramedullary Nailing: A Report of 2 Cases.
Bullet Fragment Retrieval During Intramedullary Nailing: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect. 2023 10 01; 13(4).
PMID: 37797169

Are Social Deprivation and Low Traditional Health Literacy Associated With Higher PROMIS CAT Completion in Orthopaedic Surgery?
Are Social Deprivation and Low Traditional Health Literacy Associated With Higher PROMIS CAT Completion in Orthopaedic Surgery? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2023 Sep 21.
PMID: 37732819

Is Hand Therapy Associated With a Delay in Surgical Treatment in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis?
Is Hand Therapy Associated With a Delay in Surgical Treatment in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis? J Hand Surg Am. 2023 Jul 29.
PMID: 37516939

Necrotizing Fasciitis? A Mimic Produced by an Unusual Presentation of Necrotizing Neutrophilic Dermatosis of the Hand: A Case Report.
Necrotizing Fasciitis? A Mimic Produced by an Unusual Presentation of Necrotizing Neutrophilic Dermatosis of the Hand: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2023 07 01; 13(3).
PMID: 37535764

"Can You Feel It": An Early Experience with Simulated Vibration to Recreate Glenoid Reaming.
"Can You Feel It": An Early Experience with Simulated Vibration to Recreate Glenoid Reaming. JB JS Open Access. 2023 Apr-Jun; 8(2).
PMID: 37377860

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