Orthopaedic Surgery

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'They are recovering quickly and getting real relief from the extreme pain that was bothering them,’ says UCLA orthopedic surgeon Dr. Don Young Park

'We need to keep pushing to give every kid the best care,' says the pediatric orthopaedic trauma surgeon.

Rare surgery to address congenital femoral deficiency turns ankle joint into functioning knee

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“Being given a moment to take time out of our day to do this is really stress-relieving,” affirms Katherine Cohen, an administrative care partner and supply manager at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Katherine participated in a holiday art workshop on the orthopedic floor. “I’m making a bottle for my [...]

“Ortho can be stressful, especially when you have a lot of patients coming through after surgery,” reflects Gina Porras, a registered nurse in orthopedics at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. “Doing some arts and crafts is really good. It’s some relief from the normal work on the floor, and these [...]