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Skeletal health services at UCSF Health
Your skeleton is the framework of bones and cartilage throughout your body, stabilizing you and enabling you to move. Strong bones are the foundation of good skeletal health.
You gain bone size and strength during childhood. In adulthood, many factors affect your bone strength and risk of fractures. Our specialists provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment and education to help you optimize your bone health at any age.
Our skeletal health team includes experts in several specialties who work together to provide comprehensive care:
Orthopedic surgery
Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Nephrology
Radiology
Physical therapy
Nutrition
We design a care plan tailored to your needs, helping you achieve the best bone health possible throughout your life.
Plan your visit
You need a referral to make an appointment with our skeletal health experts. Talk to your provider to get a referral for our services.
Skeletal health services at UCSF Health
Your skeleton is the framework of bones and cartilage throughout your body, stabilizing you and enabling you to move. Strong bones are the foundation of good skeletal health.
You gain bone size and strength during childhood. In adulthood, many factors affect your bone strength and risk of fractures. Our specialists provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment and education to help you optimize your bone health at any age.
Our skeletal health team includes experts in several specialties who work together to provide comprehensive care:
Orthopedic surgery
Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Nephrology
Radiology
Physical therapy
Nutrition
We design a care plan tailored to your needs, helping you achieve the best bone health possible throughout your life.
Plan your visit
You need a referral to make an appointment with our skeletal health experts. Talk to your provider to get a referral for our services.
Get care
Providers
Roger Long, MD
Endocrinology • Pediatric Endocrinology
Aenor J. Sawyer, MD, MS
Orthopedic Surgery
Recognized orthopedic expertise
Best in Northern California and No. 6 in the nation for orthopedic care
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Fracture
Support services
Case Management and Social Work
Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.
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