Specialties | Orthopaedic Surgery

The Highest Quality of Care

At UC Davis Health, our orthopaedic team brings together internationally recognized clinical expertise, research, education, and innovation to deliver comprehensive and multidisciplinary patient care. From primary through quaternary levels of care, we treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders, including sports injury, oncology, spinal disorders, joint arthritis, trauma/fractures, and pediatric conditions.

We’re also key partners in the UC Davis Spine Center, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UC Davis Trauma Center – one of the largest and most sophisticated interdisciplinary trauma programs in the nation.

Foot and Ankle Service

We treat a variety of conditions, including Achilles tendon injuries, ankle sprains, arthritis, fractures, bunions, flat feet, and sports injuries. Our fellowship-trained team offers both advanced surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments, accompanied by rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies. By utilizing modern orthopaedic techniques and personalized care plans, we help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and safely return to work, sports, and everyday activities.
Hand Surgery

As the largest and most experienced hand surgery team in Northern California, our specialists offer more than 80 years of combined experience treating patients of all ages. We offer specialized care for hand, wrist and upper-extremity conditions. Our fellowship-trained hand surgeons from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgeons from the Department of Surgery work together to address injuries, nerve issues like carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendon injuries and arthritis.
Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee

UC Davis Health offers hip and knee replacements for patients with joint conditions like arthritis, joint damage, or chronic joint pain. Our experienced orthopaedic surgeons perform both routine and complex procedures, including revision joint replacement surgery.

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Musculoskeletal Oncology, Sarcoma Services

As a leader in musculoskeletal oncology, UC Davis Health provides world-class care for rare and complex sarcoma conditions for children and adults. Our team of internationally renowned surgeons and specialists treat cancerous and noncancerous conditions of your bones and soft tissue. Our oncologists provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for primary bone cancer, metastatic bone disease and tumor-related fractures.

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Pediatrics

A combined expertise of UC Davis Health and Shriners Children’s Northern California, offering collaborative Pediatric Orthopaedic care for young patients. Our nationally recognized team provides comprehensive care for bone, joint and muscle conditions in children and adolescents, including scoliosis, fractures, hip disorders, limb deformities and sports injuries.

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Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery

UC Davis Health offers advanced robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery to improve precision and outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder, hip and knee replacement procedures. Our surgeons use state-of-the-art technology, including Mako SmartRobotics™, to perform highly accurate joint replacement surgery.
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Spine Surgery

The UC Davis Spine Center provides advanced care for patients with back pain, neck pain and complex spinal conditions. Our experienced orthopaedic spine surgeons treat conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal fractures, tumors and infections.

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Sports Medicine

The UC Davis Sports Medicine provides expert care for sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions affecting active individuals and athletes of all levels. Our specialists treat injuries involving the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and ankle, including ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, meniscus tears and ligament damage.

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Orthopaedic Trauma

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service is an integral part of the multispecialty trauma services that provide a level 1 trauma referral center for Northern California, Eastern Nevada and Southern Oregon.

We treat conditions including fractures, nonunions, malunions, pelvic injuries and limb deformities, using advanced surgical techniques such as intramedullary fixation, osteotomy and limb reconstruction.

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