Regional/National

Approximately 52 million Americans sustain injuries annually, over half of which are musculoskeletal. These figures include over 6 million fractures. Advances in fracture treatment have increased survival from major trauma by a factor of three and shortened the length of hospital stays by factor 5, when compared to prior treatment modalities. Improved quality of life, more effective rehabilitation, and faster return to work are undisputed benefits of progressive fracture care. The UCSF/SFGH Orthopaedic Trauma Center is committed to disseminating new advances in musculoskeltal injury care and cutting-edge basic research through educational programs in the Bay Area and the nation.

May 2005
Northern California Western Orthopedic Association, 73RD Scientific Conference

• "Biological Plating of Fractures"

Author: Theodore Miclau, MD

• "High Velocity Tibial Plateau Fractures; Staged Treatment and Outcomes"

Author: Amir Matityahu, MD

• "Avoiding Mal-Reductions in Femoral Fracture Fixation"

Author: Amir Matityahu, MD