These leading programs are highly dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, the publication noted.
“Treating thousands of patients each year, these expert teams not only deliver exceptional clinical outcomes, but also drive progress through innovative research and cutting-edge orthopedic technologies,” Becker’s stated. “Many of these programs have earned national acclaim from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Healthgrades and The Joint Commission. These programs often receive funding from the National Institutes of Health and serve as official medical providers for elite sports organizations.”
Care, research, education
UC Davis Health’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is internationally renowned for its advanced musculoskeletal care, groundbreaking research, and top-notch education.
Its trauma unit, one of the busiest in the nation, is celebrated for pioneering polytrauma management and the oncology team attracts national and international referrals for complex bone and soft tissue tumors. UC Davis Health’s new 268,000-square-foot 48X Complex stands as one of the largest outpatient surgical centers in the U.S., boasting state-of-the-art operating rooms for spine surgery and robotic-assisted arthroplasty.
In addition, UC Davis Health orthopedic surgeons are at the forefront of innovation, performing leading-edge procedures with the Mako SmartRobotics system and custom 3D-printed implants, for example.
With $4.44 million in annual research funding, the department is one of only seven nationwide to hold a National Institutes of Health “T32” training grant. It recently secured a $1.8 million federal award to study bone metastasis in prostate cancer. Overall, UC Davis Health is leading pioneering research in AI-driven spine surgery, trauma care innovation, and patient-reported outcomes.
