Jessica McGraw-Heinrich, MD

Dr. McGraw-Heinrich is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. She is dual fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Dr. McGraw-Heinrich treats fractures in patients from birth to skeletal maturity, including complex fractures more frequently seen in adults. She is interested in advancing evidenced-based care of pediatric orthopedic traumatic conditions, particularly transitional injuries and complex fractures in adolescents. She believes in efficient patient-centered care that helps patients and their families navigate the healing process after an unexpected injury, with the goal of returning to their daily activities. 

Clinical Interests

Orthopedic trauma and post-traumatic sequelae including post-traumatic deformity, non-unions and malunions; pediatric pelvic ring injuries, acetabular fractures and peri-articular injuries 

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Research interests

Pediatric orthopedic trauma, musculoskeletal infections 

McGraw-Heinrich JA, Atassi O, Wheaton PN, Montgomery NI. Excision of a Superior Ramus Osteochondroma via the Modified Stoppa Approach. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 38(1):p56-9, 2023 March.

McGraw-Heinrich JA, Ezeokoli EU, Mitchell P, Silverstein SS, Smith BG. Pediatric Distal Third Tibial Shaft Fractures: A Comparison of Surgical Fixation Methods and Rates of Concomitant Physeal Fractures. Journal Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 2022 Nov 14.

Silverstein SS, McGraw-Heinrich JA, Rosenfeld SB, Gerow FT. A Surgical Technique for Percutaneous Intraoperative Monitoring of Proximal Femur Epiphyseal Perfusion. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2022.

McGraw JA, Wooldridge AN, Brindley G. Core needle biopsy diagnosis of musculoskeletal tumors at a small regional treatment center and at sarcoma referral centers are equally effective and accurate: a retrospective case series. Current Orthopaedic Practice. 2021 Nov/Dec; 32(6):603-610.

McGraw JA, Beaver C, Douthit C, Diab M. Preoperative Angiography Can Guide Treatment of Post-Femoral Neck Fracture Capital Femoral Physeal Separation and Displacement. JBJS Case Connector. 2020;10e0508

Godfrey J, McGraw J, Kallur A, Silva S, Szalay E. A Modification to the McHale Procedure Reduces Operative Time and Blood Loss. Journal Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2016 Dec; 36(8):e89-e95.