UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Pioneering musculoskeletal discovery and innovating care to transform lives. orthosurgery.ucsf.edu

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF provides expert treatment for all aspects of musculoskeletal injuries including inpatient and outpatient surgical care, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics. Our physicians have specific training and experience in a broad range of orthopaedic specialties such as sports medicine, trauma, joint replacement, pediatrics, oncology, spine, shoulder

and elbow, foot and ankle, and hand. The Department is internationally recognized for its work in patient care, education, and research. Our basic and translational research programs focus on cartilage and disc regeneration, fracture healing, molecular and stem cell biology, bioengineering, and musculoskeletal development.

In the News: Stephanie Wong, MD, featured in TIMEWe are proud to see Stephanie Wong, MD, featured as a subject-matter ex...
09/04/2026

In the News: Stephanie Wong, MD, featured in TIME
We are proud to see Stephanie Wong, MD, featured as a subject-matter expert in TIME’s article, “The Surprising Perimenopause Condition That Can Freeze Your Shoulder.”

Dr. Wong explains why frozen shoulder can be difficult to recognize, how it is diagnosed and treated, and why women—particularly during perimenopause and menopause—need greater awareness and more treatment options.

A board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder care, Dr. Wong is Co-Director of the UCSF Women’s Sports Medicine Center—the first and only center of its kind on the West Coast providing comprehensive orthopaedic care for women and girl athletes of all ages and ability levels.
Through multidisciplinary care, education and research, Dr. Wong and her UCSF colleagues are advancing our understanding of women’s musculoskeletal health across the lifespan.

Congratulations, Dr. Wong, on bringing national attention to this important women’s health issue.

Read the TIME article: https://time.com/article/2026/07/30/what-is-frozen-shoulder-syndrome

Explore the UCSF Women’s Sports Medicine Center: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/care/services/womens-sports-medicine

Celebrating Dr. Sigurd Berven’s Retirement After 27 Years at UCSFDr. Sig Berven has been an integral part of the UCSF Sp...
09/03/2026

Celebrating Dr. Sigurd Berven’s Retirement After 27 Years at UCSF

Dr. Sig Berven has been an integral part of the UCSF Spine Center, caring for patients and contributing to education and research throughout his career.

More than 65 colleagues and friends gathered at UCSF Parnassus on Monday, Aug. 31, to celebrate his retirement and wish him the very best in his next chapter.

Thank you, Dr. Berven, for 27 years of service to UCSF!

A New Academic Year BeginsThe UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery kicked off the academic year with its best-attended...
09/02/2026

A New Academic Year Begins

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery kicked off the academic year with its best-attended faculty meeting at Pride Hall.

Dean S. Andrew Josephson, MD, joined Department Chair C. Benjamin Ma, MD, and our faculty for an engaging conversation about his priorities and vision for the UCSF School of Medicine.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we reflected on the Department’s achievements and looked ahead to an exciting year.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Favian Su to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery!Dr. Su joins the faculty as an assistant pro...
09/01/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Favian Su to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery!

Dr. Su joins the faculty as an assistant professor in the Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. Committed to delivering patient-centered care, Dr. Su develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle. He incorporates the latest advancements in shoulder and elbow surgery to optimize patient recovery and maximize long-term outcomes.

Read more about Dr. Su through the link in our bio.

08/28/2026

Miles, smiles and one very strong community.

More than 275 runners, walkers, volunteers, patients, physicians, students, staff, families and friends filled Mission Bay with energy, joy and hope for Sarcoma Strong 5K and 1K Run/Walk on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in San Francisco.

Whether they raced the 5K, walked the 1K, volunteered or cheered from the sidelines, everyone helped make the day unforgettable—and showed what it means to stand strong together.

Thank you to every person who joined us and supported the sarcoma community.

Strong this year. Sarcoma Stronger every year.

Learn more: http://tiny.ucsf.edu/sarcoma
Support: https://tiny.ucsf.edu/sarcomastrong

Links in bio.

A new year of learning, research and clinical discussion begins at UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery.The 2026–2027 Grand Rounds s...
08/27/2026

A new year of learning, research and clinical discussion begins at UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery.

The 2026–2027 Grand Rounds schedule brings together leading visiting professors, guest speakers, UCSF faculty and residents for conversations spanning the full breadth of orthopaedic care.

Explore the complete schedule: https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/education/programs/Grand-Rounds

Link in bio.

Photo: Dr. Drew Lansdown introduces Grand Rounds speaker Natalie Kucirek, MD, at Byers Auditorium on June 10, 2026.

Here’s to the teams behind the research!The UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery Research Program Management Office (RPMO) celebrate...
08/27/2026

Here’s to the teams behind the research!

The UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery Research Program Management Office (RPMO) celebrated a remarkable research year with its annual summer social on Aug. 26, 2026 at SPARK Social SF in Mission Bay in San Francisco .

The RPMO hosted this summer gathering to highlight the talented research teams supporting Orthopaedic Surgery’s basic science labs and clinical research. This event brings together administrative staff, lab staff, faculty, trainees, and collaborators from multiple campuses to network and socialize beyond their daily research activities. The event promotes community and appreciation for achievements in Orthopaedics.

Cheers to the people, partnerships and discoveries ahead!

Outstanding academic opportunities await at UCSF Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.We are recruiting physiatrists to ...
08/26/2026

Outstanding academic opportunities await at UCSF Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

We are recruiting physiatrists to join our team of 20 PM&R physicians within the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Meet the UCSF PM&R team at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Virtual Job and Fellowship Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4–6 p.m. PT.

Our PM&R faculty provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to adults and children across UCSF Health and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals while advancing our academic mission through clinical excellence, education and research.

Current faculty opportunities:
Pediatric Physiatrist
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05659

Physiatrist — Non-Operative Spine
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05776

Consult/Inpatient Physiatrist
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF06040

Neurorehabilitation Physiatrist — Medical Director
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF06098

Plase visit our virtual booth or leave us a message to learn more and connect with our faculty.

Explore UCSF Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:
https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/patient-care/services/rehabilitation

Register for the Virtual Job and Fellowship Fair:
https://www.aapmr.org/career-support/job-and-fellowship-fair

Two days. Two joints. One modern course.There’s still time to register for Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon 2026, joi...
08/26/2026

Two days. Two joints. One modern course.

There’s still time to register for Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon 2026, jointly presented by the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Hoag Orthopedic Institute.

Join us Aug. 28–29 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa for:
• Friday: Knee Day
• Saturday: Hip Day
• The future of periprosthetic joint infection
• Artificial intelligence in orthopaedics
• Postoperative care in 2026
• Expert debates and complex primary and revision cases
• Keynote lectures from visiting professor Dr. Antonia Chen
• Intraoperative complication panels
• The inaugural Disasterplasty World Cup

Participants may earn up to 11.25 continuing medical education credits.
Registration closes Thursday, Aug. 27.
Register at https://arthro.ucsf.edu
Link in bio.

Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Shapiro on winning a 2026 Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant from the Orthopaedic Research...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Shapiro on winning a 2026 Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).

Dr. Shapiro received the grant in support of her research study, "Addressing Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Distal Radius Fractures." Patient-reported outcome measures are an increasingly common tool to guide and understand treatment outcomes. Ensuring effective communication is just one part of improving quality of care.

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