Orthopedics
UConn Health 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine
Ten of UConn Health's female doctors named to Castle Connolly 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction
Pinnacle of Performance: What to Know about Knee Injuries
Knee injuries account for more than 40 percent of sports injuries. While not all knee damage can be prevented, there are things you can do to help reduce the chances of injury. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we hear from UConn women’s ice hockey player Meghane Duchesne Chalifoux who suffered an ACL tear […]
Top 10% in US for 3 Hospital Services
Elite ranking for UConn John Dempsey Hospital in joint replacement, major orthopedic surgery, overall medical care
UConn Hand Center Helps Bowler Strike Again
UConn Health Hand Surgeon Dr. Joel Ferreira and Stephanie Reitz share how she overcame arthritis in her fingers to bowl and work pain-free.
UConn BME Professor and Head Named BMES Fellow
The recognition honors individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the field of biomedical engineering through research, education, service, or leadership
Husky Back on Football Field Thanks to UConn Health Sports Medicine
The team physicians from UConn Health help maximize performance, prevent injuries, and get UConn athletes back on the field or court after illness or injury
Pinnacle of Performance: Caring for Concussions
Concussions are common, especially in athletes. It’s estimated that one in 10 athletes will experience a concussion during a sports season. With repeated concussions potentially causing long-term, life-altering effects, the process used to identify and treat them has received increased urgency and attention. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we look at the rule […]
Medical Startup Soleia Biosciences Aims to Eliminate Severe Pain–Without the Opioids
'No One Has Said, "Ah, We’ve Got It All Figured Out"'
Patient Pain Free and Swinging a Golf Club After Cervical Disc Replacements
Tysen Kendig admits the idea of spinal surgery was undoubtedly scary, but he knew going in that he had one of the very best surgeons in the business to fix his cervical stenosis leading to extreme confidence going into surgery but after the fact is even more impressed with the quality of care.
UConn Health Minute: Women’s Center for Motion and Performance
Women are more susceptible to certain injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures and osteoarthritis. The Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health addresses those challenges and empowers women to stay healthy and active at every stage of their life.