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Albanese Joins UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to see patients in Amherst and Orchard Park BUFFALO, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Western New York’s largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group, is growing again with the addition of Matthew A. Albanese, a hand...
Orthopedic Surgeon, Fithian Presents 25th Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture
Dr. Donald Fithian recently gave the 25th Ralph & Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture to orthopaedic staff, residents and fellows at the Erie County Medical Center. Additionally, it was broadcast to the majority of participants via Zoom. Dr. Fithian also...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s New Facility Open in LECOM Harborcenter
New physical therapy space open at Canalside September 2021 UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) opened its newest location at the LECOM Harborcenter, an addition that will further extend physical therapy services to Western New York. The space is located...
Father of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s Peter Tonsoline Chosen for the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
Pete Tonsoline, the father of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physical therapist Peter Tonsoline, PT, ATC, will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Hall of Fame on October 13, 2021. Tonsoline spent his life as a pioneer in advocating for gender equality in...
UBMD Ortho Mourns the Loss of Dr. Craig E. Blum
The entire team at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine mourns the loss of Dr. Craig E. Blum, professor emeritus at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, who passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 72. Please read the below tribute to...
Fodero Joins UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
BUFFALO, NY – Western New York’s largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group is growing again with the addition of Jesse Fodero, M.D., a primary care sports medicine specialist. The latest physician to join the UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) team,...
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Sanders Presents 24th Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture
Dr. Roy W. Sanders recently gave the 24th Ralph & Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture to orthopaedic staff, residents and fellows at the Erie County Medical Center. Additionally, it was broadcast to the majority of participants via Zoom. Sanders is the Chairman...
A Letter to Student Athletes Regarding COVID-19
Sports are finally back in Western New York and as the team doctors for four pro teams, seven college teams and 31 area high schools, we want to make sure that they don’t get paused again. Check out the below guidance for athletes from the WNY COVID Working Group: We...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Announces Ellicottville Office Summer Hours
Spring, summer activities have potential to increase injuries ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – The Ellicottville office of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) has new patient hours to handle any urgent care issues related to spring and summer activities. Patients can...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s New Facility Set to Open in The Depew-Lancaster Area
DEPEW, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMDOSM) will open its newest location in the Depew-Lancaster area this April, an addition that will further extend physical therapy services to Western New York. The new facility, at 5102 Transit Road in Depew,...
Amy Wittmeyer Leg Surgery Comeback Story
Dear Dr. Rauh, Three years ago, my daughter, Amy Wittmeyer, cartwheeled over a car door while riding her bicycle to college classes. The resulting damage to her left leg was disastrous, to say in the least. Her ACL was obliterated; torn MCL and meniscus. Lateral...
From Living in Pain to Bouncing Back
Tara Zimmerman is your typical active 34-year-old. She enjoys kayaking, taking walks, riding her bike and playing with her nieces and nephews. Her profession as a kindergarten teacher keeps her on her feet and active. About a year ago, she fell down the stairs at home...
What it Means to be an Athletic Trainer and Why We’re Essential
The best way to describe any Athletic Trainer is to call them a “Jack of All Trades.” We are not there just to give out Band-Aids, get ice, give out water or fix equipment. Athletic Trainers are professionals whose responsibility is to maintain the health and safety...
Staying Safe While Enjoying Winter Sports
We are in the peak of winter sports season! The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused an increase in people participating in winter sports in an effort to get outside and stay socially distant. Some may have even decided to try out a winter sport for the first time....
Dr. Matthew DiPaola Awarded 2021 Charles S. Neer Award
Matthew DiPaola, MD, shoulder & elbow surgery specialist for UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has been awarded the 2021 Charles S. Neer Award by the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES). The award will be presented during the Virtual ASES Specialty...