The Orthopedic Institute offers world-class orthopedic care, including state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our experts, who are some of the nation's most experienced orthopedic specialists, treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. They provide care to relieve pain and improve mobility so patients can return to their highest level of performance and enjoy a healthy, active life.
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Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: New Insights on a Common, Potentially Life-Altering Condition
Age-related spinal changes can be relatively benign – but they also can result in spinal cord dysfunction.
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A Handy Guide: How to Identify and Manage Common Upper Extremity Conditions
When patients present with pain, weakness or numbness in fingers, wrists or elbows, providers need efficient paths to diagnosis and initiating care.
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Knee and Hip Replacements: Tips and Tools to Optimize Your Referrals
Noting the prevalence of osteoarthritis and a general lack of consistency in which patients are referred, orthopedic surgeon Claudio Diaz Ledezma, MD, lays out efficient evaluation strategies for primary care providers.
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In just 20 minutes, orthopedic surgeon Lauren Shapiro, MD, MS, presents what clinicians need to know to identify CTS, from symptoms to simple in-office strength and screening tests, providing criteria for when to pursue electrodiagnostic studies.
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Prominent Orthopaedic Surgeon and Researcher to Lead UCSF Orthopaedics Program
C. Benjamin Ma, MD, a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon and advanced imaging researcher, has been appointed as chair of the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Ma assumed his new role on January 1, 2024.
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The UCSF Spine Center offers comprehensive management for all disorders of the spine, spinal cord and nerve roots.
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Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Sensors Put the Gait Lab in the Patient’s Pocket
UCSF orthopaedic surgeon Stefano Bini, MD, in collaboration with Google’s Advanced Technologies and Products (ATAP) division, is developing technology that will revolutionize how providers measure joint function and quantify joint disease. ...
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Regenerative Medicine Could Soon Transform Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions
UCSF’s Brian Feeley, MD, and Xuhui Liu, MD, in collaboration with Kevin Healy, PhD, received a $1.2 million grant for their lab from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine to continue pursuing their translational research in regenerative medicine.
The Orthopedic Institute offers world-class orthopedic care, including state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our experts, who are some of the nation's most experienced orthopedic specialists, treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. They provide care to relieve pain and improve mobility so patients can return to their highest level of performance and enjoy a healthy, active life.
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