UBC Department of Orthopaedics

#FundingOpportunity 📢 Discover how curiosity, collaboration & mentorship can spark meaningful change while inspiring others to take their first steps into research from the 2025 VCHRI Research Challenge recipients: www.vchri.ca/2025/10...

Meet our panel for AI & the Future of Medicine!
Panel 1: Dr. Leo Celi, Dr. Kevin Eva, Dr. Sian Tsuei, Dr. Miini Teng, Maya Koblanski
Panel 2: Dr. Peniel Argaw, Dr. Mohamed Abdalla, Dr. Kendall Ho, Edwina Nearhood, Dr. Charlene Ronquillo
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Ortho Conference in Whistler, January '26: Early-bird pricing extended to November 17!

Join orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, students, and other trainees from Canada, the US, and around the world at the second annual UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/ubc-whistler...

From Tears to Triumph: UBC Orthopaedics and Global Clubfoot Care - Department of Orthopaedics Meet Kiran, a young girl from rural Bangladesh whose journey with clubfoot shows the power of global collaboration and dedication.

Congenital clubfoot affects approximately 200,000 children globally each year. Without early treatment, clubfoot can lead to lifelong disability, limited mobility, and social stigma. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/from-tears-t...

Dr. Jeff Potter and Dr. Lisa Howard have undertaken leadership roles within UBC's Department of Orthopaedics. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/dr-jeff-pott...

Congrats to UBC Ortho's Dr. Jordan Broberg, whose project—Effect of Lateral Meniscus Posterior Root Tears and Repairs on the Mechanics of the Loaded Knee—will study the effects of lateral meniscus root tears on joint mechanics and whether surgery can restore these mechanics to their optimal state.

Happening tomorrow!

Discover how the science of human factors can help strengthen resilience and improve teamwork and communication even in times of uncertainty.

Join us to learn practical, evidence-based strategies for building stronger, more connected teams.

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This year's North American Travelling Fellows will visit Vancouver this week. To attend/view their presentations on Thursday, RSVP at the link: orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/ubc-orthopae...

We're so excited to be hosting the AOA North American Travelling Fellows next week! Follow us for more on the visit, or check out our website for the story. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/ubc-orthopae...

Advanced surgical tissue flap monitoring for early intervention A new implantable tissue monitoring technology could be a gamechanger for complex head and neck reconstructive surgery, as well as other surgeries. Developed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researchers Drs. Babak Shadgan and Donald Anderson, the microvascular free tissue transfer Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTT-NIRS) sensor system could reduce the number of revision surgeries needed for invasive skin flap transplants.

Developed by VCHRI researchers Drs. Babak Shadgan & Donald Anderson, a new implantable tissue monitoring technology is a game changer for head, neck & other reconstructive surgeries:

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Schaeffer, who was awarded a 2025 Investigator Grant from @bcchresearch.bsky.social. The award supports her project on pediatric hip and global registries.

For more on Dr. Schaeffer and her project, visit: www.hippylab.ca/news-stories...

Meet Dr. James McInnes, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Instructor at the Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals @vanislandhealth.bsky.social and acting director of the Juan De Fuca Orthopaedic Association. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/faculty-spot...