University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

07/26/2026

Jason Maris, PA-C, physician assistant at the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium, was nearby and helped with rescue efforts of the seaplane crash Thursday in the San Juan Islands. Jason was one of several medical professionals nearby who rushed in to help injured passengers after the crash.

“I was a Boy Scout growing up and a former Marine. With my medical training, I just tried to improvise,”

07/22/2026

Dr. Jesse Roberts and his patient Michael Cleek recently completed the Ironman 70.3 Couer d'Alene almost exactly a year after hemipelvectomy and hip replacement surgery.

After he was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, Mike Cleek opted for a complex hemipelvectomy. Jesse Roberts, MD, relied on a 3D template and a titanium implant to reconstruct Cleek's pelvis. One year later, they both completed the same Ironman race.

04/09/2026

Dr. Jerry Huang becomes first in PNW to perform newly approved procedure for thumb arthritis.

The new surgery aims to help patients with arthritis by providing more stability, mobility and a faster recovery.

03/13/2026

The Western Orthopaedic Association has named Dr. Andrew Collins (R3) its Resident Board Member. Congratulations, Dr. Collins!

Andrew Collins, MD (R3)The Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA) has named Dr. Andrew Collins (R3) its Resident Board Member.

02/20/2026

Ted Gross, PhD, discusses popular social media health trend vibration plates with NY Magazine.

Ted Gross, PhDTed Gross, PhD, recently spoke to NY Magazine to discuss a health trend popular on social media.

01/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mia Hagen! Dr. Hagen embarks for Europe in May as a 2026 AOSSM Traveling Fellow. This prestigious honor allows fellows to collaborate and establish relationships with their international peers, local experts, and emerging leaders in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Dr. Mia Hagen

11/21/2025

Sounds like science fiction but Dr. Feini (Sylvia) Qu is exploring the very real science behind potential limb regeneration.

The potential to regenerate limbs ME researchers are exploring how to regenerate tissue using magnetic microgels. Story by Lyra FontaineNovember 10, 2025Photos by Dennis Wise/University of WashingtonTop image: ME Ph.D. student Runrun Chen applies a magnet to one side of a tube with magnetic microgel...

09/23/2025

Dr. Jason Hsu has been selected as the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2025 Founder's Legacy Award for Mentorship. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Dr. Jason HsuCongratulations to Dr. Jason Hsu! Dr. Hsu has been selected as recipient of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2025 Legacy Founders' Award for Mentorship.

09/16/2025

Dr. MacDonald and Dr. Hagen represent WA state in the AAOS board of counselors and spent the day lobbying for our specialty in DC!

08/15/2025

One of our residents, Dr. Sean Pirkle (R5) has published a memoir chronicling his journey to becoming a doctor. Congratulations, Sean!

Dr. Sean Pirkle (R5) at AAOS 2025 Sean Pirkle, MD (R5) has published a book chronicling his journey to becoming a doctor. Congratulations, Dr. Pirkle!