Course Co-Chairs

Jeff Barry, MD
Alekos Theologis, MD
Drew Lansdown, MD

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of California, San Francisco

Course Description

Osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal degenerative conditions of aging affect millions of adults resulting in pain, dysfunction and decreased quality of life. In an aging active population, what can be done to prevent these degenerative changes, treat them when they occur, and restore individuals back to an active high functioning lifestyle? Presented by leaders in the field from the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, this course is designed to shed light on current and future directions of orthopaedic surgery in treating degenerative conditions from our fingers to our toes.

Lecture Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Schedule or speakers may change on short notice

** Please note series dates **

4/18/19
Title: The Aging Spine: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment Download Slides
Alekos Theologis, MD
Assistant Professor
Spine Surgeon

4/25/19
Title: Hip Preservation in the Active Adult Download Slides
Alan Zhang, MD
Associate Professor
Sports Medicine

5/2/19
Title: Fragility Fractures Download Slides
Anthony Ding, MD
Assistant Professor
Hand, Elbow and Upper Extremity
Trauma & Problem Fractures

** 5/9/19 NO SESSION THIS WEEK **

5/16/19
Title: Regenerative and Restorative Options for Knee Arthritis and Cartilage Injuries Download Slides
Drew Lansdown, MD
Assistant Professor
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery

5/23/19
Title: Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion: Surgery and Recovery Download Slides
Daniel Thuillier, MD
Assistant Professor
Orthopedic Surgeon: Foot & Ankle

5/30/19
Title: Modern Advances in Joint Replacement and Rapid Recovery Download Slides
Jeff Barry, MD
Assistant Professor
Arthritis & Joint Replacement