Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

FOR PATIENTS

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.

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EDUCATION

Our residency and fellowship programs have a strong reputation for training well-rounded clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in his or her respective field.

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RESEARCH

Research is a strong component of our program. With over 9,000 square feet of research space, basic, clinical, and translational research is being conducted to improve orthopedic and rehabilitative care for people around the world.

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WHO IS UW ORTHOPEDICS & REHABILITATION?

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VISION 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.

MISSION 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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ABOUT US

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ORTHOPEDICS

As part of the University community, our orthopedic program is made up of world-renown providers, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive and competitive surgical training programs.

We are pleased to announce that the University of Wisconsin Hospitals (the facilities where we provide care) are ranked #19 in the nation for Orthopedics, according to the 2019-2020 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings.

REHABILITATION MEDICINE

The University of Wisconsin Rehabilitation Medicine Program is committed to providing patients with state-of-the-art care in a personalized manner and is dedicated to providing an exceptional academic and clinical educational experience for residents, fellows, and students.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Paul Whiting, MD, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma for study, “Risk Factors for Infection After Intramedullary Nailing of Open Tibial Shaft Fractures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”

We would like to recognize Paul Whiting, MD, who was first author on the study, “Risk Factors for Infection After Intramedullary Nailing of Open Tibial Shaft Fractures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries,” published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. The large-scale study investigated risk factors for infection in open tibia fractures treated with the SIGN nail, […]

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS RANKED #19 IN THE NATION FOR ORTHOPEDICS ACCORDING TO 2019-2020 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S “BEST HOSPITALS” RANKINGS

Madison, WI – For the first time in the history of US News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics are listed on the Honor Roll – the 20 most highly ranked hospitals in the nation. The designation, which includes both University Hospital and UW Health at The American Center, […]

Joseph J. Greene, MS, ATC, has study, “Physician Satisfaction with Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Setting,” published in Journal of Medical Practice Management

We would like to recognize Joseph J. Greene, MS, ATC, who had his study, “Physician Satisfaction with Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Setting,” published in the Journal of Medical Practice Management. Click here to view the study.