Orthopaedics | UC Davis Health

Orthopaedics

We combine medical expertise, research and education to provide world-class care for adults and children.

Medically reviewed on March 26, 2024.

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Helping You Live Without Limits

Conditions that affect your muscles, bones or joints can sideline you from the activities you enjoy. At UC Davis Health, our goal is to help you regain your range of motion and quality of life.

We offer a full range of orthopaedic services for people of all ages. From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention, our specialists provide individualized care based on your needs and goals.

Our Difference

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Advanced Procedures

Our orthopaedic surgeons and care team have expertise in the latest nonsurgical and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive procedures.

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Collaborative Care

To ensure we continue to provide the most comprehensive care possible, our team collaborates with other departments, programs and organizations. We’ve established academic and clinical care partnerships with other health systems to advance care for all.

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Leading-edge Research

Ongoing research studies help us improve treatment protocols and surgical procedures. This leads to better outcomes for our patients. We have an 8,000-square-foot research center, where our team studies and evaluates new devices and technology.

Our Program and Orthopaedic Specialists

The Orthopaedics Program at UC Davis Health is a collaborative team of specialists. We are dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle at every stage of life.

Our Orthopaedics Team Includes:

Orthopaedic Surgeons

Our surgeons are board-certified and fellowship trained in their areas of expertise. They use the most advanced technology to diagnose and treat the full range of orthopaedic conditions.

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Our APPs work side-by-side with our orthopaedic surgeons. They include board-certified nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). NPs and PAs perform medical exams, recommend diagnostic tests, provide treatments and prescribe medications.

Learn more about our APPs
Residents

UC Davis Health is a teaching hospital committed to advancing the practice of health care. During your care, you might be seen by one of our residents, who will be supervised by one of our physicians or surgeons.

Researchers

Our research team includes orthopaedic physicians, surgeons, and scientists. We focus our studies on practical solutions that improve treatments to better meet our patients’ needs.

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Our Orthopaedic Specialties

Our Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers subspecialty care that focuses on specific health conditions, types of injuries or areas of the body. This ensures that you receive individualized, highly specialized care.

Our Orthopaedic Areas of Expertise Include:

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Our Foot and Ankle Clinic focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders and injuries that affect your feet and ankles. Our surgeons are fellowship trained in both foot and ankle and sports medicine. They offer surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to help reduce pain and improve your range of motion.

Learn about our Foot and Ankle Clinic
Joint Reconstruction and Replacement

Our Adult Reconstruction Service focuses on treating injuries and conditions that affect your hips and knees. Our unique joint preservation program includes procedures aimed at preventing or delaying joint replacement. We also perform partial or total joint replacement (arthroplasty) when necessary.

Read about our joint reconstruction services
Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Our hand, shoulder and elbow surgery team is the region’s largest and most experienced. With over 80 years of combined expertise, we provide the highest level of care for upper-extremity conditions and injuries.

Explore our Hand, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Program
Musculoskeletal Oncology

Our team of sarcoma specialists offers testing, diagnosis and care for cancerous and noncancerous bone and soft tissue tumors. Our primary focus is on preventing limb loss in cases of malignant tumors.

Read more about our musculoskeletal oncology program
Pediatric Orthopaedics

Our pediatric orthopaedics team treats musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in children. In conjunction with Shriners Children’s Northern California, our team has earned national recognition for excellent pediatric care.

Learn more about our Pediatric Orthopaedic Service
Spinal Surgery

Our Spine Center specialists use the latest technology and surgical techniques to perform state-of-the-art spinal procedures for adults and children. Our surgeons treat a variety of conditions including spinal trauma, scoliosis, tumors and infections.

Explore our Spine Center
Sports Medicine

The UC Davis Sports Medicine Program offers specialized care for athletes of all levels, from recreational to professional. Our goal is to help you regain your range of motion and activity level.

Find out more about our Sports Medicine Program
Trauma

Our Orthopaedic Trauma Service is a level 1 trauma center. This means we offer complete care for orthopaedic conditions and injuries, including prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. We also provide critical care services for people in Northern California, Eastern Nevada and Southern Oregon.

Learn more about our Trauma Service

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Awards and Recognitions
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals

A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, obstetrics & gynecology, and pulmonology & lung surgery.

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US News & World Report best Children’s Hospital badge

Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals

A U.S. News & World Report best children’s hospital in diabetes & endocrinology, nephrology, and orthopedics*. (*Together with Shriners Children’s)

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Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital

Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, ovarian cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, uterine cancer surgery, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and orthopedics.

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The nation’s highest nursing honor

UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.

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“Most Wired” for acute care

UC Davis Health has been recognized as a level 10 out of 10 in the Digital Health “Most Wired” program from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The honor recognizes excellence in using technology to improve the delivery of care.

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Chime ambulatory badge

“Most Wired” for ambulatory care

UC Davis Health has been recognized as a level 10 out of 10 in the Digital Health “Most Wired” program from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The honor recognizes excellence in using technology to improve the delivery of care.

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World-class cancer care

One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.

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A leader in health care equality

For the 11th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.”

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