Better Treatments Through Research and Innovation
The Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function and restoring quality of life to the individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease.
We provide state-of-the-art clinical and surgical orthopaedic patient-centered care with continuous orthopaedic education and development of better treatments through research and innovation.
Excellence in patient care, excellence in education—these are the things that spark innovation.
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The department specializes in all areas of orthopaedics including
- Joint Reconstruction
- Sports Medicine
- Cartilage Restoration
- Trauma
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Spinal Disorders
- Hand
- Foot & Ankle
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
- Shoulder & Elbow
- Microvascular Repair
- Major Limb Reconstruction
DISCOVERY & INNOVATION
Welcome from the Department Chair
I am pleased to introduce you to the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. We have a world-class faculty focused on exceptional patient care, top-tier education, and targeted innovation to advance our field.
Darrel S. Brodke, MD
Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
Women in Orthopaedics
The University of Utah School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics is leading the charge to attract women candidates to orthopaedic surgery. At all levels of training and practice, women orthopaedists improve quality and strengthen patient care.
Help Progress, Give Today
You can help the Department of Orthopaedics continue to research and progress with even a small contribution.
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