The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is committed to conducting cutting edge research, training the next generation of leaders and providing world-class patient care for both adult and pediatric patients.
Orthopedics
As part of the University of Wisconsin community, our Orthopedic program is made up of world-renown providers, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive and competitive surgical training programs.
Rehabilitation Medicine
Our Rehabilitation Medicine Program provides personalized, state-of-the art care for patients and an exceptional academic and clinical educational experience for residents, fellows, and medical students.
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Research is a strong component of our program. With over 9,000 square feet of research space, basic, clinical, and translational research is conducted to improve orthopedic and rehabilitative care around the world.
Our residency and fellowship programs have a strong reputation for training well-rounded clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their respective field.
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The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin provides care in a setting that unites experts from several specialties resulting in the best possible treatment plan.
Our Vision and Mission
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Our vision is to build excellence and distinction in clinical outcomes, translatable research, and graduate training programs that result in local, regional and national prominence.
Our mission is to provide excellent patient care across all aspects of orthopedics and rehabilitation, delivered in a patient-centered, timely, affordable and collegial manner utilizing innovative technology while promoting and advancing socially responsible medical education and research.
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Featured Stories
Reflecting on 2024 – and plans for the year ahead
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Tamara Scerpella, MD
Chair, Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
.January 29, 2025 – As I reflect on the collective accomplishments of our department over the past year, I am struck by the progress we have made toward our shared vision “to build excellence and distinction in clinical outcomes, translatable research, and graduate training programs that result in local, regional and national prominence.” I am incredibly proud of our team’s commitment to advancing orthopedic surgery and rehabilitative medicine, and I am excited to share highlights of our department members’ numerous achievements during 2024 – as well as a glimpse of what to look forward to in 2025.
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UW Researchers Forge New Path to Patellar Tendon Recovery
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January 14, 2025 – Patellar tendon injuries, common among athletes and active individuals, can derail lives with chronic pain and restricted mobility. Recognizing the significant negative impact these injuries have on the quality of life for those suffering from them, researchers at UW hope to revolutionize treatment and help affected patients reclaim their active lives. Led by Naoaki Ito, DPT, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher and Jack Martin, PhD, a research scientist, in the UW-Madison Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and Badger Athletic Performance, and Scott Crawford, PhD, an assistant professor in the UW-Madison Departments of Kinesiology at the School of Education and Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, the team is taking an innovative approach to address the challenges of both treating and tracking recovery of the tendon.
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