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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...

During the current crisis, UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has taken a number of steps to protect both patients and staff, including the increased use and implementation of screenings, wearing masks and using hand sanitizer. But now we've added another feature...

In the craziness of everyday life, we tend to put our own needs and wants at the bottom of our daily to-do lists. We focus on our spouses, children, work, home and life in general. One thing that we cannot forget is to do things for ourselves. Here are some health...

Contrary to popular belief, you technically cannot “boost” your immune system. Just like it sounds, your immune system is a “system,” not just a single function. There are still a lot that things that need to be learned about the connection between our lifestyle and...

New phone line that connects people to physicians offers answers to orthopaedic questions

*This presentation is now full. Please stay tuned for more dates that may be added!* Let’s face it. We’re all stuck at home right now trying to find ways to keep ourselves educated, active, involved and combat boredom. If you’ve had lower back pain before the COVID-19...

Urgent orthopaedic care, telemedicine available in Amherst and Orchard Park BUFFALO, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has always had a commitment to improving the lives of the members of our community. This is done through compassion, collaboration,...

UB OrthoCare has always been there for urgent care of your broken bones, strains, sprains, concussions and other emergent orthopaedic needs. With three locations across Western New York – Amherst, Niagara Falls and Orchard Park – we make it easy to find the care you...