Orthopaedic Trauma Institute

Orthopaedic Trauma Institute The UCSF Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) is located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), t Luke’s campuses), and San Jose Regional Hospital.

Regardless of where you live or which health insurance policy you carry, if you suffer a life- or limb-threatening injury in San Francisco, the ambulance will bring you to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Once there, you’ll find our team of UCSF Orthopedic Department surgeons, specially trained to mend complex fractures all over the body. Having so much at stake –with possible out-comes ranging from lifelong disability to full recovery– you’ll receive well-orchestrated care led by internationally-recognized “surgeons’ surgeons.”

Since 2005, we’ve put on the largest annual orthopedic trauma surgical course in the US, drawing instructors and attendees from over 20 countries and 40 states each year. In 2009, we brought our NIH-funded research labs, surgical training facilities, and administrative offices together under one roof and one name: Orthopaedic Trauma Institute. With a secure base at home, our group has also turned outward, founding the renowned Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, dedicated to creating sustainable academic collaboration with surgical educators in developing countries. As our reputation has grown, other hospitals and networks have been seeking out our expertise. We currently offer orthopaedic trauma surgery services at SFGH, UCSF, Sutter (Davies and St. Our Mission:
To mend the injured, inspire innovators, and empower leaders to restore lives. Watch:
https://youtu.be/ZBZf1sg3TpM

12/24/2025
During, Aarti Deshpande, MS, CPO, FAAOP, recent trip to Bangalore, India, she had the opportunity to visit an organizati...
12/18/2025

During, Aarti Deshpande, MS, CPO, FAAOP, recent trip to Bangalore, India, she had the opportunity to visit an organization called, 'Mobility India' that works extensively in community-based rehabilitation.

Aarti was asked to talk to their P&O students and present the infinite career possibilities within the field globally and how they can positively impact prosthetic and orthotic care in different communities.
Mobility India Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre
UCSF Orthotics and Prosthetics
Aarti Deshpande

10/30/2025

We would love it if you joined the UCSF Team!
Please register and forward to anyone you think might be interested!
https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/outreach/local/orthotics-and-prosthetics-bionic-5k-1-mi-nov-9-2025
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San Francisco Bionic Mile + 5K
November 9th @ 8:30am

Join us at Crissy Field to celebrate the miracle of mobility!
All runners, walkers, and rollers welcome.
Join TEAMUCSF (discount code for UCSF participants)

All ability levels are welcome to participate!
This is a family friendly event!
In addition to the 5K, there is a 1 Mile option and people can run, walk or roll through the event.
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07/29/2025

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Email from UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Continuing a legacy of excellence in care, research, and education View as Webpage UCSF Orthopaedics No. 6 in the Nation; UCSF Health Ranked No. 1 in

Fireworks SafetyFireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations in the U.S. The thrill of fireworks, however, can...
07/03/2025

Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations in the U.S. The thrill of fireworks, however, can be dangerous. On average, 230 people visit the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the weeks around July 4. Most of these injuries are to the hands and fingers.
Please follow these tips provided by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand for a safe celebration!

https://www.assh.org/handcare/safety/fireworks

On average, 230 people visit the ER every day with fireworks injuries in the weeks around July 4. Most of these injuries are to the hands and fingers.

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03/04/2025

Did you know, the Trauma Institute on campus is the largest trauma fellowship-trained and dual trauma-specialty trained group in North America and the integrated clinical-research program is a model for other international programs?

Today, the team celebrated 16 years of service and support to the Bay Area community and beyond – providing full musculoskeletal services as well as subspecialties including:
🤕 trauma
🦴 spine
⛹️‍♀️ sports medicine
🦵 foot and ankle
🖐️ hand
🦿 arthroplasty
🧒🏾 pediatrics
🦾 orthotics and prosthetics

SF Public Health
UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute

03/04/2025

🎉 Celebrating 16 Years of Healing and Hope! 🎉
Since 2009, the UCSF Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI) has been at the forefront of treating life- and limb-threatening injuries across the Bay Area. With a team of internationally recognized experts, OTI provides transformative care, from complex fractures to joint reconstruction. We are proud to contribute to groundbreaking research, advanced training, and the recovery of countless lives.
Here’s to 16 years of excellence — and to many more ahead!

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2540 23rd Street, Bldg 7, 3rd Floor, Rm 3110
San Francisco, CA
94110

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