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If you're a patient considering a hip or knee replacement, UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is hosting a free virtual seminar to help understand robotic-assisted surgery options. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m., this online seminar will be hosted by...

Keely Boyle, M.D., who joined UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine this past August, has been awarded the 2020 James A. Rand, M.D. Young Investigator’s Award by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Boyle received the award for her manuscript,...

Dr. Gregg T. Nicandri recently gave the 23rd 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. Nicandri is a...

Falling is an inevitable part of life. How many times do you see children fall as they are learning to stand and walk? As children, falling is a crucial part of learning how to move. If it weren’t for these falls, we would never learn how to balance or control our...

Different surfaces absorb and send back forces in different ways. In the warm weather months, the opportunity to get outside and exercise is high. There are many different surface options to choose from, each of which can affect the intensity and effort put forth in a...

NU athletes to benefit from UBMDOSM’s comprehensive sports medicine expertise UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) have signed agreements with Niagara University to provide sports medicine services to Niagara...

Sports medicine physician to see patients in Buffalo & Niagara Falls Western New York’s largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group is growing again with the addition of Benjamin Levy, M.D., a sports medicine and general orthopaedic surgery specialist. The...

Last month, Matthew T. Binkley, MD was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. The ASES notes in a press release that candidate membership in the organization is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young...

Joint replacement & reconstruction surgeon will offer appointments in Amherst, Niagara Falls and Orchard Park The Joint Replacement team at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is continuing to grow, as the largest orthopaedic and sports medicine group in...

After injuries and surgery, we often need rehabilitation to recover from trauma to the body. Before trauma, the human body is at optimal performance, but when the body undergoes trauma, that capacity for performance decreases. Recovery and rehabilitation help to bring...

The Department of Orthopaedics for the first time is conducting an “intern boot camp,” a formal comprehensive program to jump-start the basic skills needed by first-year residents. The department currently accepts five incoming trainees to its residency program each...

Our athletic trainers see athletes all the time drinking Gatorade and other types of sports drinks, but it is often questioned whether they are really hydrating themselves while using Gatorade. Water is the No. 1 thing that our bodies need to survive, but most...

Joint replacement & reconstruction surgeons to welcome patients in Amherst, Niagara Falls, Buffalo General Medical Center and Orchard Park BUFFALO, NY – The capabilities and services available at Western New York’s largest orthopaedic, joint replacement and sports...

Individual health and wellness are a part of life that everyone needs to take seriously. Research has shown that most men tend to focus less on their health and well-being than their female counterparts. This is something that needs to change. As part of Men’s Health...

With the weather getting warmer and more people and cars outside, it’s tempting to get out and go for a walk, run or bike ride. But it’s also important to be safe. No matter what activity you choose to do outside, there can be many obstacles and distractions. From...