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Why choose UCSF Health for orthopedic trauma care?
UCSF Health is nationally known for high-level orthopedic trauma care. Patients from across the U.S. and abroad turn to our trusted providers for their extensive experience and advanced training in orthopedic trauma.
Our expert approach to orthopedic surgery reduces complications and supports better outcomes. We provide whole-person orthopedic care, including inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics.
Why choose UCSF Health for orthopedic trauma care?
UCSF Health is nationally known for high-level orthopedic trauma care. Patients from across the U.S. and abroad turn to our trusted providers for their extensive experience and advanced training in orthopedic trauma.
Our expert approach to orthopedic surgery reduces complications and supports better outcomes. We provide whole-person orthopedic care, including inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics.
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Expert surgical team
Our orthopedic surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained. We have extensive experience performing routine and complex surgeries.Specialization in complex injuries
We care for orthopedic traumas, such as complex bone fractures, periprosthetic fractures, infections and revision surgeries (to fix a previous surgery).Collaborative approach
We work with infectious disease specialists and plastic and reconstructive surgeons to provide you with full-spectrum care.Personalized follow-up care
Our specialists provide continued care after surgery. We offer both rehabilitation and orthotics and prosthetics services tailored to your recovery.Pioneering surgical techniques
Our surgeons are advancing orthopedic procedures through research and innovative technology, improving surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Orthopedic trauma services
Our orthopedic specialists care for injuries and conditions related to:
Bones
Joints
Ligaments
Muscles
Tendons
Orthopedic trauma services at UCSF Health include:
Complex fracture care. We use nonsurgical and surgical approaches to treat simple and complex fractures in your arms, legs, hip sockets and pelvis.
Joint dislocation care. We restore mobility and function to joints with recurrent dislocations, such as the shoulder, knee and hip.
Bone infection treatment. We have extensive experience preventing, diagnosing and treating osteomyelitis.
Malunion and nonunion care. Sometimes, bones don't heal correctly after an injury or surgery. Our surgeons reset bones to promote proper healing.
Periprosthetic fracture treatment. Our providers offer specialized care for bone fractures around artificial joints, also known as orthopedic implants.
Reconstructive surgery. Our skilled surgeons repair and reconstruct bones, joints and ligaments after trauma-related injuries.
Locations
Providers
Award-winning orthopedic care
Rated high-performing hospital for hip fracture care
Best in Northern California and No. 6 in the nation for orthopedic care
Related services
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Joint Dislocation
- Nonunion Fracture
- Osteomyelitis
Treatments
- Joint Replacement and Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical trials
Trial of Social Work Services in Fracture Clinic SettingOpens in a new window
Research personnel will ask participants if they went to the emergency room or to an urgent care facility at each of the follow-up visits 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after consent. Research personnel will review the participan...Early Internal Fixation Versus NonOperative Care With Early Rehabilitation for LC1 Fragility Fr...Opens in a new window
Proportion of patients who provide informed consentEvaluation of a New Strategy for Protocolized Antibiotic Care for Severe Open Fractures: SEXTAN...Opens in a new window
To compare the surgical site infection (SSI) rates of the current severe open fracture antibiotic strategy to a revised SEXTANT treatment strategy designed to address the modern wound bioburden at the time of wound closure or cove...
Research initiatives
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ResearchOpens in a new window
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has several research programs dedicated to investigating different areas of musculoskeletal health care, such as hip, knee and spine surgery.
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