Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers services and programs through the following Divisions. Use these links to directly access all our Department sites.

Research

Basic Research

Basic Research Overview

Our Department’s basic and translational research program has a clear and direct mission to produce new treatments for a variety of ailments affecting the musculoskeletal system. We have orthopaedic research laboratories operating at Parnassus Heights, San Francisco General Hospital, and the VA Medical Center. Please contact individual labs to learn more about opportunities for participating in or supporting our research efforts.

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