
LOWER LIMB RECONSTRUCTION & ONCOLOGY DIVISION HEAD
Donald Garbuz
The Division of Lower Limb Reconstruction and Oncology involves reconstruction of the hip and knee as well as treatment of benign and malignant soft tissue and bone tumors.
With the aging population, disorders affecting joints, in particular arthritis, are becoming more prevalent. For this reason, there is an increased demand for surgeons who specialize in reconstruction of arthritic joints. Faculty members within the Division are providers of services that have such a profound impact on quality of life improvement, particularly hip and knee replacements. In addition, the Division is comprised of members who sub-specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant soft tissue and bone tumours. Today, with the expertise of Orthopaedic Surgeons and multidisciplinary support, highly specialized complex limb reconstruction surgery is often possible, which has revolutionized the care of musculoskeletal cancer patients.
The Division of Lower Limb Reconstruction and Oncology is committed to the ongoing development of high-quality research. The division promotes ongoing active participation of trainees to develop and guide their academic research goals and skills which leads to frequent publications. The high volume of complex and primary arthroplasty allows for a broad range of possible outcomes research. The Division has published several landmark studies, including large clinical trials, which have gone on to acclaim international awards and prestige in the field of reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery. We encourage participation in national and international conferences to promote research networking and collaboration.
Research Areas
- Adverse local tissue reactions to prosthetic implants
- Outcomes of research in arthroplasty
- Periprosthetic infections
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Division Members
Last Name | First Name | Faculty Rank | Primary Division | Region | Work Location | Business Email |
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Bhachu | Sandeep | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Ridge Meadows Hospital & Health Care Centre | |
Clarkson | Paul | Clinical Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Vancouver General Hospital | pclarkson@bccancer.bc.ca |
Day | Christopher | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Abbotsford Region Hospital | christopher.day@fraserhealth.ca |
Duncan | Clive P | Professor Emeritus | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Diamond Health Care Centre | |
Garbuz | Donald | Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Diamond Health Care Centre | donald.garbuz@vch.ca |
Greidanus | Nelson | Assistant Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Diamond Health Care Centre | nelson.greidanus@vch.ca |
Grunau | Peter David | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Burnaby Hospital | |
Howard | Lisa Christine | Assistant Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Vancouver General Hospital | lisa.howard3@vch.ca |
Jando | Victor | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Lions Gate Hospital | |
Johnson | Chad | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Richmond Hospital | |
Kendall | Richard W | Clinical Assistant Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Richmond Hospital | |
Kokan | Peter A | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Burnaby Hospital | |
Kostamo | Timothy | Clinical Associate Professor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Burnaby Hospital | |
Masri | Bassam A | Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Vancouver General Hospital | bas.masri@ubc.ca |
McGraw | Robert | Professor Emeritus | Reconstruction | Vancouver | ||
Nadeau | Richard Peter | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Lions Gate Hospital | |
Neufeld | Mike | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Vancouver General Hospital | michael.neufeld@vch.ca |
Nevin | Jennifer | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Vancouver General Hospital | jennifer.nevin@bccancer.bc.ca |
Panagiotopoulos | Kostas | Clinical Assistant Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | Lions Gate Hospital | |
Pate | Graham | Clinical Professor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Burnaby Hospital | graham.pate@ubc.ca |
Smit | Bernardus Hendrikus | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Fraser | Peace Arch Hospital | |
Smith | Erasmus Jacobus | Clinical Instructor | Reconstruction | Vancouver Island | Nanaimo Regional General Hospital | |
Stothers | Keith A | Clinical Associate Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
Umran | Tamim | Clinical Associate Professor | Reconstruction | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |