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  • REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Orthopaedic Update 2021

    We invite you to register now for this year's Orthopaedic Update! Please note that this year's event will be held online via zoom. Read More

  • UBC Orthopaedics Researchers Receive Clinical Trial Funding from the United States Department of Defense Spinal Cord Injury Research Program

    Drs. Brian Kwon and Babak Shadgan, have been awarded a $3.7M USD grant from the United States Department of Defense Spinal Cord Injury Research Program. The funding will be used to conduct a clinical trial evaluating a novel implantable biosensor based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) technology. Read More

  • UBC Orthopaedics researchers explore patient satisfaction following virtual orthopaedic consultation

    UBC Orthopaedics faculty members, Dr. Geoffrey Johnston, assisted by Dr. Colin Landells, both of the RebalanceMD team in Victoria, BC, seized a unique opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual orthopaedic assessments. The project, entitled COVID-19: Pivoting from in-person to virtual Orthopedic Surgical Evaluation, explores patient satisfaction following virtual Orthopedic consultation. Read More

  • Dr. Joe Costa leads efforts to streamline referral process to musculoskeletal consultation and care

    The orthopaedic surgeons at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC), and a team of over 30 stakeholders in the NHA, have embarked on an initiative to implement a central intake model for elective orthopaedic referrals in an effort to streamline the referral process, and to improve access to musculoskeletal consultation and care. Read More

  • In the News! How a Canadian invention is keeping surgical skills sharp while COVID-19 idles many ORs

    UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Danny Goel, was featured by the CBC for his his innovation in training surgeons with virtual reality! Read More

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UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Advancing musculoskeletal health through knowledge and innovation. 

As part of one of the world’s top-ranked medical schools, the UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.

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  • Dr. Andrea Veljkovic Awarded the AOFAS Women’s Leadership Award for 2021April 20, 2021
  • UBC Orthopaedics Faculty Members Help Develop Guide for Virtual Assessment of Musculoskeletal ConditionsApril 19, 2021
  • Dr. Ralph Belle Appointed as Special Advisor to the DeanApril 13, 2021

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