A century of orthopaedic surgery at Washington University. 1899 to 1999.

The 100-year history of orthopaedic surgery at Washington University from 1899 to 1999 is presented. The history focuses on the chairmen, many of whom attained prominence in national orthopaedic organizations, other faculty members, the residency training program, and the affiliated hospitals. Orthopaedic surgery initially was organized as a department, became a division of the Department of Surgery in 1918, and recently again achieved departmental status.