The University of Rochester Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance is a national leader in musculoskeletal medicine, delivering comprehensive orthopedic and rehabilitation care through 11 specialized clinics serving eight hospitals across New York’s Finger Lakes region. With more than 61 faculty surgeons, 80-plus advanced practice providers and 40 residents, the department performs over 15,000 surgeries and manages nearly 250,000 outpatient visits annually, providing expertise across every orthopedic subspecialty. Opened in 2024, the 330,000-square-foot Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center, which is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the U.S., features the world’s first academic “Clean Cube” operating room, advanced imaging suites, virtual reality surgical simulation labs, and the innovative Center for Human Athleticism, Musculoskeletal Performance & Prevention, which integrates performance training, motion analysis and injury prevention. The department’s musculoskeletal research center consistently ranks among the top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded programs nationwide and currently holds the No. 5 Blue Ridge ranking. Through groundbreaking facilities, data-driven care and translational research supported by $6.96 million in active funding, the University of Rochester is advancing mobility, prevention and performance across the lifespan.
