Pushing the Boundaries of Spinal Cord Research
Dr. Christopher West and his team explore technologies to help people with spinal cord injury.
Dr. Charest-Morin Awarded the AO Spine 2023 Luiz Vialle Award
Join us in congratulating AO Spine 2023 Luiz Vialle Award winner, Raphaële Charest-Morin! Dr. Charest-Morin is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics’ Spine Division. This important award is named after the founder of the AO Spine Knowledge Forums Luiz Vialle, and recognizes young practitioners for their contributions to the field of […]
CPOT Faculty Spotlight Series: Dr. Nicolas Nicolaou
The annual Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT) covers current and practical updates in all aspects of paediatric trauma surgery by experts who share insights, tips, and up-to-date surgically relevant content. Learn more about some of our experienced international faculty members that have participated in CPOT, and register for the upcoming January 2023 course!
A Flexible Approach to Fixing Pelvic Fractures
The pelvis plays the critical role of supporting the spinal column and protecting abdominal organs. Ordinarily is it an elegant, butterfly-shaped grouping of bones and ligaments which includes the sacrum (base of the spine); however, an internet search of pelvis fractures delivers jarring images of long and large surgical pins, screws and plates being used […]
University of Victoria: Orthopaedic Surgeons Collaborate with Biomechanics Lab Researchers
By Jolie Leung On September 23, 2022, Dr. David Saliken was joined in the Victoria General Hospital operating room (OR) by Dr. Josh Giles, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UVic along with Dr. Giles’s Post-Doctorate Fellow, Pavlos Silvestros. This was the first time that Dr. Giles and his associate were able to join Dr. Saliken in […]