Dr. Dominique Rouleau is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper limb surgery. She graduated from the Edouard Samson orthopedic residency program of the University of Montreal in 2006 and was on the Dean’s honour list. She then completed a Masters in Biomedical sciences and Biostatistics at the University of Montreal. She completed two fellowships; the first was in orthopedic trauma under the supervision of Drs. Gagnon, Beaumont and Laflamme at the Hôpital du Sacré Cœur de Montréal and the second was a joint fellowship completed in London, Ontario at the Fowler-Kennedy center and at the HULC. Dr. Rouleau worked with Dr. Litchfield, Dr. Lebel, Dr. Athwal, Dr. Faber, Dr. Drosdowech et Dr. King. Dr. Rouleau started her career in 2008 at the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, she now works within the Department of surgery at the University of Montréal and the CIUSSS NIM. She was also awarded grants to undertake two travelling fellowships in Europe, also in 2008 and 2012. This allowed her to work with Dr. Gilles Walch, Dr. Neyton, Dr. Pascal Boileau, Mr. Robinson, Ms. McQueen, Pr. Faron, Pr. Borens and several other surgeons that still influence her practice today. Moreover, she was a volunteer orthopedic surgeon for one month during the Vancouver Olympic Games in 2010.
Through the years, Dr. Rouleau has participated in several research projects and was the principal investigator in several multicenter studies. The FRQS has also recognized her as a clinical research scholar. Her main research interests include shoulder and elbow fractures, the impact of traumatic brain injuries on orthopedic fractures, shoulder and elbow instability, post-operative infections, and revision arthroplasty of the upper limb. She has published over a hundred articles and given more than 80 scientific presentations (CIUSSS NIM). She led the randomized HURA study on shoulder fractures which won the Robin Richard award at the Canadian Orthopedic Association meeting in 2019, was selected among the ten best presentations at the OTA meeting in the USA, and was nominated for the prestigious Neer award by the ASES. Dr. Rouleau is the president of EUREKAMD, specializing in biomedical research. She also contributed to the design of three plates that Stryker currently markets.
Dr. Rouleau is also on the board of the Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society.
Dr. Rouleau’s clinical practice varies within the public healthcare system (RAMQ). Her patients are at the heart of her practice, and she is known for her humane approach. Her private practice is only for patients residing outside Quebec and corporate cases. -LINK private surgery- The complex cases she treats are her main source of inspiration for research projects. Dr. Rouleau is a recognized expert regarding upper limb fractures and their complications. She is also a pioneer in shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and has referrals everywhere in Québec when patients have complications. Finally, Dr. Rouleau favors shoulder and elbow arthroscopy to treat fractures, tendons, and ligament tears. Dr. Rouleau also works as an expert consultant for Médigestal.
Orthopedic surgeon
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