UCI School of MedicineDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is committed to patient care, education and research. We utilize an interdisciplinary team approach, catered to each individual as we provide exemplary patient care. Our surgeons are consistently recognized as “Super Doctors”, “Physicians of Excellence”, and “Top Doctors" by their colleagues and patients. As professors, we are at the cutting edge of modern and successful techniques, and our research is recognized world wide as evidenced by the numerous awards won by our group.
Meet Our Team
Our orthopaedic surgeons are not only board certified, but also are recognized as national/international authorities in our field.
Our surgeons are consistently recognized as “Super Doctors”, “Physicians of Excellence”, and “Top Doctors" by their colleagues and
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Dr. Amber Leis
Associate Professor,
UCI School of Medicine,
Department of Plastic Surgery -
Dr. Cathy Tang
Assistant Professor,
UCI School of Medicine,
Department of Plastic Surgery
Management of Lumbar Spondylolysis in the Adolescent Athlete: A Review of over 200 cases
Spondylolysis is a defect of the pars interarticularis of vertebrae, most commonly seen at L5 and L4. The etiology of spondylolysis and isthmic spondylolisthesis is generally considered to be a result of repetitive mechanical stress to the weak portion of the vertebrae.
Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation Symposium
The focus for this symposium is the coordinated management of care of the athlete of all ages. This condition is encountered by physicians specializing in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, PM&R, and Geriatrics.
Patient Education & Resources
