Musculoskeletal

UCSF Research on Knee Cartilage Degeneration Highlighted at RSNA 2017

Research from a team lead by UCSF’s Alexandra Gersing, M.D., was highlighted in the RSNA Newsroom and through a scientific paper presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The MRI study indicates that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only if they lose weight through diet and exercise or diet alone.

Thank You to Our Community for Engagement and Support at Osteoporosis Event

Thank you to all who came out to our latest event to discuss bone density screening (DXA or DEXA) and osteoporosis, including our world-class presenters, valued community members and many more featured in this quick video.

‘Conquering Osteoporosis in our Community’ Emphasizes the Importance of Community in Health Care

Last month, we brought our team of bone health experts together to address members of the community and discuss how bone health and osteoporosis shape patient care, research, and education at UCSF.

Jan’s Story: Conquering Osteoporosis at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute

Jan trusted Dr. Aenor Sawyer, founder and director the multidisciplinary Skeletal Health Service at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute, to diagnose and treat her osteoporosis after a fall. This is her story.

Join Us for an Event on Conquering Osteoporosis with Bone Density Screening (DXA or DEXA)

We’re proud to host an event to spread the word about the vital importance of bone density screening (DXA or DEXA.) On Tuesday, May 9, the world’s leading experts in bone imaging and orthopedic surgery will come together with patients, referring physicians and community members for Conquering Osteoporosis through World-Class Care, Research, and Community Connections.

Diagnosing Osteoporosis with Regular DXA/DEXA Bone Density Screening

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) bone density scanning is the most accurate method available for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as an accurate estimator of fracture risk.

From Outer Space to Planet Earth: Stronger Bones for Everyone

Dr. Thomas Lang’s UC San Francisco team has worked with researchers at UC Irvine and NASA to understand why bones deteriorate so quickly during space travel and what can be done to prevent it.

How the Art of Writing Renewed One Physician’s Energy

Dr. Matthew Bucknor, who serves as an assistant professor in the musculoskeletal imaging subspecialty in the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, first channeled his energy into writing as he entered medical school.

Solving the Mysteries of Back Pain, One Scan at a Time

UCSF's Sharmila Majumdar, PhD, uses radiology to solve the mystery of musculoskeletal degeneration and ease back pain.

Helping the Smallest Patients Overcome Juvenile Arthritis

Pediatric arthritis is a challenging disease to diagnose, but fortunately new treatments greatly lessen the disease and are offering new hope for children.

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