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About Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Musculoskeletal Care Since 1873

It’s our honor and privilege to care for patients throughout their entire lifespan, improving their quality of life and supporting any musculoskeletal challenge along the way.

Our Foundations of Excellence

Mission

Leading advances in musculoskeletal health for all through excellence and innovative patient care, scientific discovery and dedicated teaching

Vision

A leader in transforming the future of musculoskeletal healthcare with excellence and equity of treatment, advancement of quality research innovation, and dedication to education

Our Values

Caring

Integrity

Teamwork

Innovation

What We Do

Orthopaedic surgery is one of the most exciting and dynamic medical specialties today: maintaining or restoring musculoskeletal function

Orthopaedists interact with patients throughout their lives, from pediatrics to geriatrics and in between. From minor fractures or sprains to life-saving cancer surgery, our unique position allows us to impact a patient’s quality of life, their whole life long.

Top-Notch Education

Our orthopaedic surgery residency program is an ACGME-approved, 5-year program covering musculoskeletal medicine and surgery. Residents become competent, well-educated orthopaedic surgeons with ample opportunities for clinical medicine, surgery, research, personal growth and leadership.

The department’s acclaimed training programs attract the best and brightest medical students, residents, and fellows from Michigan, the country, and the world. Those trainees learn at the forefront of medicine and help us to provide cutting-edge care using the most recent and advanced technologies.

Innovative Research

Our research is focused on basic science to understand bone and joint disease to translate state-of-the-art advances to treatments for the patients who need them.

Our History

Learn more about our journey of pioneering technological and scientific advancements, beginning in 1873 when faculty housing was converted into the University’s first hospital.

Our Faculty

Explore the renowned faculty behind our educational and clinical programs.

Giving

Donations to the Orthopaedic Surgery Department transform lives, every day. From our research programs to specific education programs and beyond, there are so many meaningful ways to give to our mission in any denomination.

Orthopaedic Surgery Internal Website

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Featured News & Stories

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Craig Campbell moved to his new bed in the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

News Release

University of Michigan Health opens D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion for patient care

On Sunday, Nov, 23, staff and volunteers moved more than 150 patients into the University of Michigan Health D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. This marked the official opening of the new 12-story inpatient hospital on the U-M medical campus.

A drone image of the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

News Release

University of Michigan Health will host public open house for new hospital: the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

University of Michigan Health is hosting a public open house to celebrate its newest hospital, the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Medical School News

Neubacher Award recipient aims to give everyone access to reach their potential

Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, M.D., is the 2025 recipient of the Neubacher Award, presented annually to a U-M faculty or staff member, student or alumni who has exhibited leadership in support of the disability community.

two boys sitting in two different pictures smiling at camera, on the right with guitar

Health Lab

Two pediatric cancer patients become close friends during treatment

Landen Silveus and Donovan Sheedy met while being treated for osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that affects adolescents. They supported each other through chemotherapy and surgery.

kid in wheel chair smiling and then on right is hand reconstructed

Health Lab

Using a toe for a thumb: Lawn mower accident results in 6-year-old's new digit

A lawnmower accident left Dawson Yacks without a thumb and two fingers. Using his second toe, a University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital surgeon was able to make him a new one.

Health Lab

A lifelong bond between a patient and surgeon

Discover how a rare disease brought patient advocate Michaela Davert and University of Michigan Health orthopedic surgeon Michelle Caird together in a 16-year partnership rooted in trust, resilience and advocacy for osteogenesis imperfecta.