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
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
How do surgeons decide when to treat proximal humerus fractures with operative versus nonoperative management?
How do surgeons decide when to treat proximal humerus fractures with operative versus nonoperative management? Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2023 Jun 10.
PMID: 37300588
Team Approach: The Unstable Trauma Patient.
Team Approach: The Unstable Trauma Patient. JBJS Rev. 2023 06 01; 11(6).
PMID: 37276267
Efficacy of Postoperative Radiographs After Intramedullary Nailing of the Tibia and Femur: When Are They Useful?
Efficacy of Postoperative Radiographs After Intramedullary Nailing of the Tibia and Femur: When Are They Useful? J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 06 01; 7(6).
PMID: 37285510
Assessing the Risk of Postoperative Complications for Proximal Humeral Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Patients With Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Assessing the Risk of Postoperative Complications for Proximal Humeral Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Patients With Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 05 01; 7(5).
PMID: 37163414