Orthopedics
Orthopedic Care for Musculoskeletal Injury
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UVA the No. 1 hospital in Virginia. Six of our specialties are among the top 50 in the U.S., including our orthopedic services.
Quality & Safety
Our experienced surgeons perform the full spectrum of joint replacement procedures, including some of the most difficult surgeries in the state referred to UVA from community hospitals. Read about UVA orthopedics and our commitment to quality (PDF).
UVA Orthopedics in the News
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UVA Orthopedics in Top 100
Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA as a national leader in orthopedics, due to the unique and comprehensive nature of the services we offer.
Read more about why UVA made the 100 great orthopedic programs list.
Run With the Right Shoe
Ever wonder if you're using the right running shoe?
Which shoe you choose does matter. You'll need to consider:
- Your arch
- Your stride
- The type and location of your activity
- How much you run
Read the advice from Venkat Perumal, MD, orthopedic foot specialist at UVA, on how to find the right shoe for you.
Knee Pain: When Surgery Helps
At 42, Lo Davis seemed too young to need knee surgery.
According to his orthopedic surgeon, David Diduch, MD, the issue for Davis wasn't if he needed surgery, but when. Davis chose knee surgery now and was glad he did.
Do you have knee pain? Find out what symptoms could be serious, how to prevent knee damage and how surgery helped Davis' knee pain.
Sports Medicine: On and Off the Field
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A Torn ACL
Our Sports Medicine Clinic sees a lot of people with torn ACLs. Listen to a podcast about preventing sports injuries and ACL reconstruction surgery.
Play it Safe
Do your kids play sports? This infographic on the injury risk of popular sports shows what you can do to prevent injuries that can hurt your child's growth.
Improve Your Game
The UVA SPEED Clinic analyzes your motions to help improve your performance and reduce pain. Learn what to expect and how the 3D motion-capture technology works.
