Radiologist and nurse with patient in MRI machine

Musculoskeletal Radiology

What We Offer

The Musculoskeletal Radiology division brings significant depth of expertise to diagnosing and treating adult and pediatric diseases or injuries of the joints, bones, muscles and spine. We are proud to be among the leading divisions for musculoskeletal radiology in the United States.

Musculoskeletal problems can result from work accidents and sports injuries or from genetics and lifestyle choices. Some of these problems include osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatological diseases, pain with joint replacements and metal implants, bone marrow cancers or other tumors. To help lead patients toward an effective recovery, we provide imaging and treatment for injuries relating to sport and occupational injuries, hereditary dispositions, tumors and arthritis of the bones and other joints.

Why Choose UCSF for Musculoskeletal Imaging?

  • Comprehensive services for diseases or injuries of the joints, bones, muscles and spine
  • Worldwide leader in imaging joint disorders and cartilage
  • Imaging with lowest levels of radiation
  • Minimally invasive treatment for joint pain and inflammation as well as bone and soft tissue tumors
  • Expertise in sports medicine, rheumatology, orthopaedic oncology as well as radiology

Musculoskeletal Radiologists

Thomas Link
Professor, & Division Chief, Musculoskeletal Radiology
Director, T32 Program Clinical Director of MQIR Co-Director, Clinical & Translational Musculoskeletal Imaging
Matthew Bucknor, MD, MFA
Professor
Associate Chair, Wellbeing and Professional Climate
Georg Feuerriegel
Assistant Professor
Jonathan Friedman
Assistant Professor
Alexandra Gersing
Assoc. Professor In Residence
Kevin McGill
Associate Professor
Director of MSK Interventions
Daria Motamedi
Associate Professor
Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Jyoti Narayanswami
Clinical Associate Radiologist
Lynne Steinbach
Prof of Clinical Radiology
Kevin Sweetwood
Assistant Professor
Director, Musculoskeletal Fellowship Program

Additional Resources

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UCSF Orthopaedic Institute Imaging Center

The UCSF Orthopaedic Institute Imaging Center at Mission Bay is designed to serve patients who need specialty care in joint replacement, sports and dance medicine as well as performance diagnostics, rehabilitation, prosthetics and orthotics. 

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