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Doctor David Bradford is Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and is Attending Staff at the university's Mt. Zion Medical Center. He is certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Since 1994, Dr. Bradford has received the honor of annually being listed by The Best Doctors in America. He is a recipient of numerous awards in science and spinal research including the Scoliosis Research Society Russell Hibbs Award and the Volvo Award in Basic Science.

Dr. Bradford's career reflects extensive research and publishing endeavors. His prolific research has been published as 162 articles in peer-reviewed journals and as 120 scientific abstracts. Dr. Bradford contributed 42 chapters to academic books, and he has been the editor of several academic books. Since 1975, Dr. Bradford has presented scientific research at over 250 national and international meetings and societies.

Dr. Bradford serves on the editorial boards of Spine, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Spine Journal, Spine Letter, and AOA News.

As an active member of many professional organizations, Dr. Bradford has served in the various committee positions of President, Chairman, and Board of Directors member. Professional organizations which count Dr. Bradford as a member include: the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, America Medical Association, Scoliosis Research Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, North American Spine Society, International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, European Spine Deformity Society, British Scoliosis Society, International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the American Orthopaedic Association.
David S. Bradford, MD is on the Spine Universe Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse articles from David S. Bradford, MD

• Intervertebral Disc Replacement
  Prosthetic devices to replace the intervertebral disc may be broadly divided into devices that replace the nucleus only, leaving the annulus and cartilaginous portions of the endplate intact, and devices that replace the entire disc.
• Scoliosis: How is it Treated?
  The standard treatment for scoliosis is bracing. A brace can help prevent the curve from getting worse. Fortunately, not every scoliosis requires treatment!
• Scoliosis: What is it?
  Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve to the left or right side. It occurs more commonly in girls and in the USA about 3 to 5 children out of 1,000 will develop the type of scolios that needs treatment.
• Spinal Tumors: Descriptive Overview
  Spinal tumors are rare. However, when they develop the foremost symptom usually is back pain. It is a good idea to seek medical attention if back pain does not resolve or if other symptoms such as extremity weakness accompany pain.
• Spinal Tumors: Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment
  The patient's medical status is evaluated with particular attention given to back pain and neurologic deficit. Although back pain is often the primary symptom, some patients present with paraparesis (slight paralysis), spinal deformity, and malaise.
• Spinal Tumors: Surgery and Recovery
  Spine surgery may be necessary to remove a tumor to reduce pain and alleviate neurologic dysfunction.