SFGH Orthopaedic Trauma Institute

The University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco General Hospital (UCSF/SFGH) Orthopaedic Trauma Institute provides expert care for all aspects of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, including inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic surgical care, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics. Surgeons and physicians from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF with specific training and experience in treating these conditions staff the Institute.

The UCSF/SFGH Orthopaedic Trauma Institute is a leader in orthopaedic trauma through its work in patient care, education, and research. In September 2007 the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute opened a Surgical Training Facility (STF) dedicated to the development and presentation of innovative medical, health, and science workshops.

Learn more about our Patient Referral and Transfer Center. Please call us at 415-206-8812 to refer or transfer a patient to UCSF/SFGH Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI).

Mission Statement

To provide an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals that deliver the highest level of care for its patients.

To improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients in San Francisco and beyond, and to support education, research, and training efforts that improve the care of orthopaedic conditions and injury prevention.

To be a nationally recognized center of excellence for orthopaedic trauma care.

2011 Best Orthopaedic Surgery in Northern California – Two years running!