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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.
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Faculty Spotlight – Lane Dielwart
LANE DIELWARTCLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Division:Comprehensive Orthopaedics Site:Interior – Kelowna General Hospital Can you tell us about your educational background and journey? How did you get to where you are today?I grew up in Calgary and lived there until the age of 18. I left Alberta to realize my first dream of becoming a collegiate level hockey player…
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Faculty Spotlight – Fay Leung
FAY LEUNGCLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Division:Arthroscopy Site:Vancouver – Richmond Hospital Dr. Fay Leung is a Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. She specializes in knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip arthroscopy. As an educator, Dr. Leung is passionate about continuing medical education, research, and teaching at UBC. Can you tell us about your educational background and…
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In the News! The right cancer treatment information at the right time
UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Raphaële Charest-Morin, discusses her research into how best to manage cancer patients’ treatment expectations.
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UBC Orthopaedics Faculty Members Win 2020 OTA Highlight Paper Award
UBC Associate Professor and VCH Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Kelly Lefaivre’s paper, “Quantifying Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction Following Pelvic Fracture”, was selected by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Program Committee as one of the top papers presented at the 2020 OTA Virtual Annual Meeting. The paper was co-authored by three additional UBC Orthopaedics faculty…
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