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Deanna DeSimone, yoUBwell Nutritionist, Offers Resolution Advice
By Deanna DeSimone, certified precision nutrition coach, yoUBwell Resolution: Eat healthier 1. Baby steps: Don’t try to change everything at once, or you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. Daily health decisions add up over time. 2. Identify your SMART...
Official Doctors of the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physicians are again the official team doctors of the IIHF World Junior Championship, being held in Buffalo, NY. This is the second time that Buffalo is the hosting city (first time was in 2011), and the second time UBMD Ortho...
2017 CommunityCare Grant Awarded to both WNY STEM and Danceability
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has announced the recipients of its third annual CommunityCare Grant: WNY STEM and Danceability. Each program will receive $5,000 towards their respective missions for the Western New York community. “In evaluating the numerous...
Outpatient Hip Replacement and Hip Arthroscopy Now Being Performed in Orchard Park
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is expanding its orthopaedic services south of Buffalo. Hip replacements and hip arthroscopy will now be performed at the Southtowns Surgery Center in the BrookBridge medical park (5959 Big Tree Road in Orchard Park)....
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Enrolling Patients in Rotator Cuff Study
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has begun enrolling patients with massive rotator cuff tears (MRCT) in an ongoing FDA study of the InSpace™ System (Orthospace Inc., Caesarea Israel). Four patients have been enrolled in the study to date with a goal of...
Patient Testimonial: Emily Pfalzer
“I have been playing ice hockey for as long as I can remember. I went from playing locally in Buffalo, NY to playing a few years in Mississauga, Ontario, and then I went off to Boston College. Towards the end of my sophomore season, my left hip started to bug me. I...
Yoga and How It Helps You Maintain Healthy Bones (National Yoga Awareness Month)
Bone loss is serious business. Both men and women reach maximum bone mass around the age of 30 — and after that, it’s a matter of maintaining what you’ve got. The National Institutes of Health estimate that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million...
Why Fruits & Vegetables Are Vital
More than 90 percent of adults and children don’t eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. September is National Fruits & Veggies — More Matters Month, an awareness initiative designed to help you focus your attention on eating fruits and vegetables....
How to Feed Your Bones and Increase Bone Density
It’s easy to dismiss weak bones as a problem that only afflicts elderly people. But bones are your body’s support system, providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Keeping them healthy and strong is important for people of all...
Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) - Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 673% by 2030. The Advanced Orthopaedic & Spine Center at Buffalo General Medical Center is proud to be the first in WNY to offer Stryker's Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total...
How to Avoid Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
It’s estimated that 30 to 45 million youths ages 6 to 18 participate in some form of athletics — and fully half of all sports-related injuries in children and teens are from overuse. What is an Overuse Injury? An overuse injury is damage to a tendon, ligament, bone,...
Patient Testimonial: Emily Janiga
Written by Emily Janiga "I have been playing hockey for as long as I have been able to walk, and it has become part of my identity. Writing from a standpoint of an athlete who has undergone two minor surgeries, I can honestly say that I have been fortunate enough to...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Announces Third Annual CommunityCare Grant for Local Non-Profit Organizations
Grant offers up to $10,000 in funding for health and wellness initiatives BUFFALO, N.Y. – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the third annual CommunityCare Grant, supporting local organizations in the health and wellness sector. The grant...
How Smartphone Use Affects You — And How To Avoid Injury
Smartphones are everywhere, and few of us can imagine life without that powerful little computer within arm’s reach. But your smartphone may be causing you injury. Here’s a look at how smartphone use affects you — and how to avoid injury. Musculoskeletal injuries of...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Unveils New Website
Modern, responsive design makes interacting with physicians and staff easier BUFFALO, N.Y. — UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (UBMD Ortho), the leading team of orthopaedic physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers in Western New York, has launched...