Article courtesy of ubmd.com March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, but it’s important to think about the health of your brain every day of the year. Injuries to the brain can be devastating, affecting not only the quality of your own life, but those around you in...
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WNY Orthopaedic Surgeons Unify to Address Opioid Crisis
In an effort to address the opioid crisis in Western New York, a group of 35 orthopaedic surgeons from eight separate practices came together Monday, Feb. 26 to collaboratively develop guidelines for prescribing narcotics after elective orthopaedic procedures. Those...
Powerlifter Overcomes Scoliosis Surgery
On the fifth year anniversary of his scoliosis surgery, Travis and his family reflect on their experience after they received devastating news. At a young age, North Tonawanda-native Travis Barke was diagnosed with scoliosis during a routine physician check-up. By the...
Dr. Timothy Hewett Presents at 17th Annual Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture
On Thursday, January 25th, Timothy Hewett, PhD presented on “Injury Prevention in Athletes” at the 17th Annual Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture. Visiting from The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Hewett presented to orthopaedic physicians, residents, and...
3D Printing – The Future of Orthopaedic Medicine?
At UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we’re proud to not only offer the latest in treatment and diagnostic approaches for the care of our patients, but also to help educate and train the next generation of doctors and physicians. Recently, our own Dr. Matthew...
Bears TE Visits UB Athlete with Shared Injury Experience
University at Buffalo athlete Allie Mazur and Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller have a unique bond – their shared experience with an external fixator – and they recently had the chance to meet in person when the Bears visited the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Both...
Dr. Jeffrey Katz Gives 19th Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture
Dr. Jeffrey Katz recently delivered the 19th Ralph & Mary Wilson Visiting Professor Lecture to the orthopaedic staff, fellows, residents and physical therapists. His talk, titled “Management of Meniscal Tear in Middle Aged and Older Patients: Making Sense of...