Musculoskeletal Institute

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Medical Students Represent UConn at Spine Summit

As a mentor, Dr. Ian McNeill opens doors for students to share their work

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Podcast: Alternatives to Opioids in Pain Management

When it comes to pain management, particularly back and neck pain, UConn Health physiatrists have many approaches ahead of narcotics on their list of options

Trio of Life-Saving Finds for Complex Medical Patient

If you were to ask any of Mike Calabrese’s doctors, they would agree he has a pretty complex medical case. He credits the doctors at UConn Health for saving his life on three different occasions and most recently fixing an injury to his knee.

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Fighting Fragility Fractures

Fractures in older adults often are related to osteoporosis, and can increase the chances of additional fractures and other health problems that can be debilitating. UConn Health’s fracture liaison service takes a multispecialty approach to treating and preventing these injuries.

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Podcast: What if Your Surgeon Had X-Ray Vision?

Dr. Isaac Moss, who recently performed the first augmented reality spine surgery in central Connecticut, explains this high-tech "see-through" surgery.

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Getting Injured Athletes Back in the Game

The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers return-to-play training to help athletes come back from their injuries safely and confidently

UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Honored with the Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award by the American Orthopaedic Association Entering the AOA Award Hall of Fame

UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has been awarded the AOA Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics (DCO) Award for his remarkable personal achievement and contributions to orthopaedic surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Katherine Coyner Named Prestigious ELAM Fellow

Dr. Katherine Coyner, associate professor of orthopedic surgery, has been selected for ELAM's prestigious one-year leadership fellowship for women.

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Promoting ‘Whole Athlete’ Wellness at the Institute for Sports Medicine

At the Institute for Sports Medicine, research and clinical expertise join forces to support holistic recovery for athletes

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National Accolade for UConn Health’s Dr. Lauren Geaney

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society recognizes UConn Orthopaedic Residency Program director for her leadership in breaking down gender barriers.