As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Déjardin specializes in adult and pediatric traumatology, as well as revision surgery. In addition, Dr. Déjardin is leading a unique and comprehensive total joint replacement program for hip, knee, elbow, and ankle joints.

Dr. Déjardin is a trustee of the AO Foundation, as well as faculty at numerous advanced orthopedic courses taught worldwide. Dr. Déjardin is a true pioneer, leading a wide-ranging minimally invasive orthopedic traumatology course which teaches cutting-edge surgical techniques that he developed at MSU, including the I-Loc interlocking nail system.

His current research activities focus on joint biomechanics and implant design, as well as development of new minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of complex fractures in adult and pediatric patients. For this work, he collaborates with the AO Foundation and other industry partners.

Dr. Déjardin's extensive work in applied basic science and clinical research has been nationally and internationally recognized. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Déjardin and his team of residents and research associates have won prestigious awards. The team has developed and sustained research programs that have led to numerous publications and worldwide presentations.

Dr. Podsiedlik earned her DVM in Poland and completed surgical training at Michigan State University, an internship at Oregon State, and a surgical residency with a Master’s at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a board-certified ACVS surgeon and the first Polish graduate to achieve this. Her clinical focus includes joint replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma surgery. A faculty member at MSU, she also teaches internationally with AO VET. Her research includes pioneering work in orthopedic drilling and minimally invasive techniques, supported by a 2025 AO Foundation grant in collaboration with the AO Research Institute in Switzerland.

Dr. Reanna Cantrall grew up in Holt, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. From there, she went to Louisiana State University and The University of Missouri, where she continued to deepen her passion for small animal surgery. Her special areas of interest include fracture repair, wound management, and emergency surgery.

Dr. MaryAlice Coulter earned her DVM degree from Oregon State University in 2022. Prior to vet school, she has in various roles in shelter medicine and general practice. Since graduating, she has completed a small animal rotating internship, a small animal surgical internship, and one year at Michigan State University as a research associate. She is passionate about animal advocacy and veterinary education along with her interest in small animal surgery. Her areas of interests include biomechanical engineering and traumatology.

Dr. Matthew Rice was raised in New Jersey and obtained his VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023. He has pursued post-graduate training programs in New York City, Washington DC, and Michigan State University prior to accepting a surgical residency position. Dr. Rice is passionate about minimally invasive surgery, pain management, and client education. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Rice enjoys reading, hiking, and enjoying time near and on the water, whether it is a lake or the ocean.

Christina (“Chris”)(she/her/hers) earned her Certificate of Veterinary Technology from the MSU Veterinary Nursing Program, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Animal Behavior from MSU. Chris is also an Elite Fear-Rree Certified professional. Christina continues to expand her animal behavior knowledge through applied principles in animal training and behavior modification and is dedicated to helping clients and their pet to continually build their human-animal bond. Christina and her husband share their home with their cat Thomas O'Malley and have 2 grand-dogs and 3 grand-cats with whom they love to spend time.

Rachel Phillips graduated from Michigan State with a BS degree in Veterinary Technology in 2014. She joined MSU's Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service in April 2015 as a scrub nurse, coordinator, and scheduler.