UBC GO Spotlight – Jeff Potter
In our first UBC GO spotlight, we speak with UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Jeff Potter about his work with the UBC Orthopaedics Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program.
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 […]
In the News! UBC Orthopaedics’ Dr. Broekhuyse and Dr. Howard provide world-class care at VGH
Dr. Henry Broekhuyse, with support from the division of reconstructive orthopaedics’ Dr. Lisa Howard, perform complex procedures to give patient second chance at life.
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow Dr. Mark Xu Awarded an AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Support Grant
Dr. Mark Xu, a Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow, was awarded an AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Support Grant ($10,000 USD) for the 2021–22 academic year for his project Long term reoperation rate following open reduction and internal fixation of talar neck fractures: A population-based minimum 10 year follow-up investigation.