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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...
17 UBMD Ortho Physicians Selected as Buffalo Spree’s 2021 Top Docs
The January 2021 issue of Buffalo Spree Magazine is out and 17 UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors in Western New York by Professional Research Services (PRS), a peer review- based medical research firm. To curate its...
How to Layer when Exercising in Cold Weather
During the cold temperatures like we see in our frigid Western New York winters, being outside can be challenging. Keeping warm and protecting against the elements can be a balancing act. Being able to properly layer your clothing can help to prevent injuries that can...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s New Facility Set to Open in Ellicottville
New orthopaedic office space to open just in time for ski season ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is ready to open its newest location in Ellicottville, an addition that will further extend care to the Western New York community, including...
Learn About Robotics in Hip & Knee Replacements with Dr. Rachala
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...
Dr. K. Keely Boyle Awarded James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award
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,...
Shoulder Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Nicandri Presents 23rd Ralph & Mary Wilson Lecture
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...
Tips to Alleviate the Fear of Falling
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...
The Difference in Running Surfaces
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...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Niagara Falls Memorial team up to support Niagara University Athletics
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...
Levy Joins UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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...