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Orthopaedic Care
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May 27, 2026Spine surgery with custom lumbar implants helps woman move again without pain
After a spinal condition limited her mobility, Ailene Voisin regained movement when UC Davis surgeon Safdar Khan used new technology to reduce her pain.
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May 01, 2026Orthopaedic surgeon Zachary Lum selected for prestigious Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship
Zachary Lum , assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at UC Davis Health, has been selected as one of four surgeons worldwide to receive the 2026 Hip Society Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship.
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February 11, 2026Robotic-assisted reverse shoulder replacement gives patient back his mobility
UC Davis Health orthopaedic surgeon Mariano Menendez is one of a small group of surgeons nationwide offering the procedure, which ensures precise implant placement.
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January 16, 2026Pioneering fracture repair research wins gold in Switzerland
Augustine Saiz, a traumatologist at UC Davis Health, was awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding research at the third annual AO Trauma Research Olympiad held in Davos, Switzerland.
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January 15, 2026Pregnant woman hit by car, UC Davis care team fights to save lives
A devastating accident almost claims the life of a pregnant woman. But her care team was there in a race against time.
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January 02, 2026Innovative spinal implants relieve pain from degenerative disc disease
Procedure relieves severe neck and arm pain and numbness for emergency department nurse.
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December 19, 2025Mako SmartRobotics knee replacement helps retiree re-gain her mobility
Recent retiree Hilary Vos overcame severe knee pain with joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics now available at UC Davis Health. It often leads to quicker recovery times and longer-lasting joint implants.
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October 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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September 18, 2025UC Davis Health study finds potential keys to reversing bone loss
A new study from rheumatology and orthopaedic researchers reveals a promising new way to treat various bone loss conditions, including age-related osteoporosis.
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August 21, 2025Football injury leads to discovery of a tumor in boy’s leg
An 8-year-old boy needed treatment for an osteoid osteoma. His family turned to UC Davis Children’s Hospital to get him back in the game.
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August 15, 2025
‘A beacon for our community’: UC Davis Health unveils Folsom Medical Care Clinic
UC Davis Health has unveiled its new Folsom facility, which offers primary and specialty care and new services, including infusion, MRI and bone density scans.
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July 29, 2025UC Davis Medical Center ranked as top hospital in the Sacramento region
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and No. 7 in California, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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July 21, 2025July is Sarcoma Awareness Month; Shingle Springs Subaru helps with race for a cure
It's Sarcoma Awareness Month. Shingle Springs Subaru is honored by cancer center for raising support and money for research to fight the disease.
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July 15, 2025Orthopaedic Surgery receives over $2.2 million in research funding from defense department
More than $2.2 million in Department of Defense research funding is headed to Orthopaedic Surgery scientists to study bone and joint health.
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June 13, 2025‘It’s been a life changer’: Complex hip replacement surgery allows doctor to walk upright again
Michael McGrath’s complicated medical history caused some surgeons to turn down his request for surgery to restore his mobility. Thanks to a UC Davis Health orthopeadic surgeon, he’s back on his feet.
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January 08, 2025Meniscus tears in kids and teens are on the rise. What’s the best treatment?
UC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American effort to find the best treatment for meniscus tears in young patients.
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January 03, 2025Do collagen, omega-3 and whey supplements help your bones?
In a Q&A, Professor of Neurobiology and Physiology Keith Baar discusses the effects of collagen, whey protein and omega-3 supplements on bone, tendons and joint health.
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November 15, 2024Two decades in the making: Scientists discover molecule that strengthens bones
A team of scientists at UC Davis and UCSF have identified a molecule that increases bone density and strength and could lead to treatment of osteoporosis.
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October 23, 2024Orthopaedic project aims to reduce children’s exposure to opioids
Surgeon Amanda Whitaker has received a grant from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to study how to reduce opioid use in children.
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September 23, 2024Orthopaedic Surgery supports pediatric patients through cancer diagnosis, treatment
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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