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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington

The fellowship-trained surgeon faculty of University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides expert and personalized surgical approaches to the bone and joint problems that threaten the comfort and function of thousands of individuals each year. These surgeons combine decades of experience, knowledge of the world's literature and their own cutting edge research to optimize the approaches to the vast range of conditions that can be effectively managed by arthroscopic surgery, arthritis and arthritis surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery, hip and knee reconstruction, pediatric orthopedic surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, spine surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, as well as tumor surgery and post surgical reconstruction.


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 Featured Article
Advances in Hand and Wrist Arthritis Surgery.

Advances in Hand and Wrist Arthritis Surgery.
by Thomas Trumble, M.D.

Arthritis of the hand and wrist occurs in one of two major forms: inflammatory arthritis, including conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and the more common form of degenerative arthritis is known as osteoarthritis. View the Article

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 Featured Video

Shoulder: Reverse Delta Shoulder Replacement
Featuring Dr. Frederick Matsen

Dr. Matsen discusses a new and innovative shoulder replacement surgery featuring a reverse ball/socket technique that can lessen pain and improve function in shoulders with failed surgery or combined arthritis, rotator cuff tears and instability issues. View the Video

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 UW OrthoSource

Do you have questions about bone & joint conditions? Use our natural language search engine to search UW Orthosource, including hundreds of informative articles and videos written by and featuring Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine faculty and surgeons.

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 Faculty Feature
An interview with Rick Matsen, M.D. 
An interview with Rick Matsen, M.D. Dr Matsen has dedicated his entire professional life to developing excellence in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. Starting with his residency here in 1971 he developed an interest in shoulder and elbow reconstruction. A fellowship with the father of modern shoulder surgery, Dr Charles S. Neer II confirmed his lifetime commitment to improving the art of care of patients with simple and complex problems involving the shoulder and elbow. Read More
 Department News

The Clinical Program of UW Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is the top ranked Orthopedics Department in the Western half of the nation according to US News and World Report.


Dr. Krabak and Dr. Green Inside Access program, "Treating Meniscus Tears" air on UWTV July 2009.


Dr. Wahl and Dr. Warme Inside Access program, "The Athlete's Shoulder: Leading Edge Surgical Repair" air on UWTV July 2009.


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