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| Musculoskeletal disease and injury affect the lives of hundreds of
thousands of people worldwide each year. The UW Medicine Department of
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is out to tackle these problems head
on. These common, disabling conditions include fractures, back pain,
arthritis, osteoporosis, dislocations, ligament injuries, tendon
injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and literally hundreds of others. As
you can see, we have our work cut out for us!
Our world-class
faculty of physicians, surgeons and scientists is dedicated to
discovering safer and more effective methods for treating these
conditions and optimizing the speed and completeness of a person’s
return to activity. We are excited that new advances in genetics,
biology, biomechanics, and minimally-invasive surgery are making
possible what could not have been dreamed of even a few short years
ago. As for all explorers, however, our process of discovery is powered
by significant investments of new resources that enable the best and
brightest minds to take on these major challenges. While some of these
investments come from research grants, the largest part come from
individuals who wish to join us in our quest to create a healthier and
more active future for everyone.
If you are interested in
joining us in our work to end the disability associated with
musculoskeletal disease by supporting our research, patient care, or
training of new orthopaedic surgeons, please contact Jodie Miner,
director for philanthropy, at 206-685-0177 or jominer@u.washington.edu.
We would love to talk with you about ways that you could support these
important programs. You an also make a gift right now by clicking here.
We
send periodic updates about major advances in research to interested
patients and community members on our latest research discoveries. If
you would be interested in receiving these updates, please email me at matsen@u.washington.edu and we would be happy to include you in this list.
We’re out to keep you fit for life!
Frederick A. Matsen, III
Chair
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington
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