Patient-Engaged Research and Care: To Know What Families Need, We Have to Ask Them
The Hippy Lab team at BC Children’s Hospital recognizes the challenges patients and caregivers face when navigating a diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and the urgency of patient-engaged research. DDH is the most common orthopaedic condition in infants, affecting 1–3% of newborns. In DDH, the hip joint does not form properly, resulting […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Jong on Bridging Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
From his roots in a local blue-collar family to completing elite subspecialty training across North America, Dr. Benjamin Jong’s journey to Peace Arch Hospital is a testament to the power of mentorship and clinical versatility.
Research shines a new, near-infrared light on care for kids with Cerebral Palsy
Managing muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong challenge for patients, families, and clinicians. A new study offers a way to generate real-time data that will improve clinical decision-making.
History and Evolution of the Division of Orthopaedic Research
The Division of Orthopaedic Research transformed UBC Orthopaedics by embedding basic and applied science into clinical practice, building lasting research infrastructure, and setting a national standard for interdisciplinary musculoskeletal research.
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2025 Orthopaedic Academic Excellence Award Recipients
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the Orthopaedic Academic Excellence Award (Ortho-AEA): Drs. Alex Hoffer, Lisa Howard, and Michael Bond. “This year’s applications showcased creativity, solid methodology, and a clear commitment to advancing patient-centered orthopaedic research. The Committee was inspired by the calibre and enthusiasm of our emerging investigators.” – Dr. Thomas Oxland, Associate Head, Academic, UBC Department of Orthopaedics and Professor of Orthopaedics and […]