The University of Southern California Orthopaedic Program is one of the most extensive in the United States. The Department embraces a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with specialists in Plastic Surgery, Microvascular and Vascular Surgery, Infectious Disease, and Neurosurgery to bring the very best in patient care.

We specialize in bone and joint infections, osteomyelitis, nonunions, total joint implant and revision surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hand surgery, replantation surgery, foot and ankle disorders, spinal disorders, musculoskeletal neoplasm, trauma, as well as reconstructive surgery following sequela of trauma.

USC Joint Replacement Surgery »
The USC Joint Replacement Surgery Center is a university-based private practice dedicated to providing patients with quality, compassionate care.

Appointments (323) 442-6936
Nurse for Drs. Longjohn and Vince (323) 442-6968
Nurse for Dr. Oakes (323) 442-6970
Surgery Scheduling (323) 442-5746

Sports Medicine »
From the weekend warrior to the professional athlete, the Department of Sports Medicine at USC University Hospital provides care and expert information to help you stay healthy!

Center for Treatment of Bone & Joint Infections »
World experts in the fields of orthopaedic surgery, infectious disease and plastic surgery provide a comprehensive program of management in one centralized location.

Orthopaedic Oncology »
The Orthopaedic Oncology Center at USC University Hospital provides comprehensive care to patients with musculoskeletal tumors.

Orthopaedic Traumatology »
Specialists are available to treat such injuries as acetabular fractures, pelvic fractures, pilon fractures, lower and upper extremity injuries and poly-traumatic injuries with a comprehensive approach to the quality of care preoperatively, postoperatively, and during rehabilitation.

Pediatric Orthopaedics »
Located at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and Women's and Children's Hospital, our program is one of the nation's most comprehensive orthopaedic programs dedicated to the care of children and adolescents. Services include diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis and spinal disorders, hip disorders, orthopaedic hand function abnormalities, bone and extremity tumors, genetic skeletal disorders, leg length discrepancies, clubfoot and foot disorders, fracture care, congenital extremity abnormalities (including amputations), growth disturbances after trauma, neuromuscular disease, and adolescent sports medicine injuries.

Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle »
Dr. David Thordarson specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with common and complex foot and ankle problems, serving as a resource to community physicians and surgeons.

Spine Center »
The spine specialists at the Orthopaedic Spine Center can offer a wide variety of treatment modalities, tailoring each treatment plan to the exact needs of the patient, whether those needs are for exercise programs, medical treatment or for surgical treatment ranging from the simplest to the most complex procedures.

USC Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons »
From fingertip trauma to the loss of a limb, the USC Hand Program takes an advanced multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach with orthopaedic and plastic surgery expertise.