Julia Sanders, MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, Emory University (GA) (2008)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado, Orthopedics (2017)
Fellowships:
  • Rady Children's Hospital, Pediatric Orthopedics (2018)
Department: Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma, Children's Hospital Colorado

Publications

  • Sanders JS, Ouillette RJ, Howard R, Boutelle K, Carroll AN, Bastrom TP, Paik C, Stearns P, Pennock AT, Upasani VV. Nonoperative Versus Operative Treatment of Type IIA Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Prospective Evaluation of 99 Patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Jan 1;43(1):e9-e16. PubMed PMID: 36509454
  • Cummings JL, Schwabe MT, Rivera AE, Sanders J, Denning JR, Neal K, Bellaire LL, Choe J, Gaio N, Goldstein R, Crowe M, Hosseinzadeh P. K-wire Versus Screw Fixation in Displaced Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Humerus in Children: A Multicenter Study of 762 Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Jan 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36634213
  • Douleh DG, Carry P, Sanders JS, Rhodes JT. Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Does Treatment at a Pediatric Level I Trauma Center Comply?. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 May-Jun 01;42(5):e470-e473. PubMed PMID: 35250018
  • Upasani VV, Burns JD, Bastrom TP, Baldwin KD, Schoenecker JG, Shore BJ. Practice Variation in the Surgical Management of Children With Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 May-Jun 01;42(5):e520-e525. PubMed PMID: 35220335
  • Legister CS, Blumberg TJ, Copley L, Shoenecker J, Sanders JS and Miller D. Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection Roundtable: Tips and Tricks for Streamlining Care for Common Scenarios : Current Concept Review. JPOSNA 2022; 4(4).
  • 9. Tyler Tetreault, Amrita Mahajan, Christina Howell, Lori Silveira and Julia Sanders. Seasonal Trends in Operative Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus and Femoral Shaft Fractures at a Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center. International Journal of Orthopaedics Research. 2021;4(2):79-82.
  • Sanders, Julia MD1; Goldstein, Rachel Y. MD, MPH2,a Open Reduction and Pin Fixation of Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures, JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques: October-December 2020 - Volume 10 - Issue 4 - p e19.00066 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.19.00066
  • Rickert KD, Sarrel KL, Sanders JS, et al. Medial Epicondyle Fractures: Biomechanical Evaluation and Clinical Comparison of 3 Fixation Methods Used in Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020;40(9):474-480. doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001601
  • Sanders JS (Section editor). Musculoskeletal Infections, in Orthopedia: Pediatrics, ed. Anari JB. Codman Group, 2020. Ch 5, pp. 27-35.
  • Novais EN, Sanders J, Kestel LA, Carry PM, Meyers ML. Graf Type-IV Hips Have a Higher Risk of Residual Acetabular Dysplasia at 1 Year of Age Following Successful Pavlik Harness Treatment for Developmental Hip Dysplasia. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Nov Dec;38(10):498-502. PubMed PMID: 27662383
  • Sanders J, Mauffrey C. Long bone osteomyelitis in adults: fundamental concepts and current techniques. Orthopedics. 2013 May;36(5):368-75. PubMed PMID: 23672894
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Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Bone Infections
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Emergency Care
  • Critical Care
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Failed Prior Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Trauma and Acute Care
Clinical Interests
I am interested in the management of fractures, children with multiple injuries, skeletal deformities after fracture and complex infections of bone, muscle and joints.

Care Philosophy
Taking care of injured children is a privilege and I strive to provide the highest quality, timely and compassionate care for my patients.

Personal Interests
I am interested in the management of fractures, children with multiple injuries, skeletal deformities after fracture and complex infections of bone, muscle and joints.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Emory University (GA) (2008)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado, Orthopedics (2017)
Fellowships:
  • Rady Children's Hospital, Pediatric Orthopedics (2018)
Department: Orthopedics
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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