Orthopedics

Dr. Matt Hall, athletic trainer Janelle Francisco, Dr. Kathy Coyner with the championship trophy

UConn Health’s Role in Keeping the Huskies Healthy

UConn Health's Team Physicians play a vital role behind the scenes of the UConn athletes.

Three people speaking in front of research posters

19th MSI Research Day Draws Nearly 100

UConn Musculoskeletal Institute’s 2025 event focuses on osteoarthritis

University Professor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn being knighted in St. Lucia.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St. Lucia

Laurencin of UConn is now a Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, an Order Established by Queen Elizabeth II

Katherine Coyner MD orthopedic surgeon, one of the ten 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine works with a patient at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health in Farmington

UConn Health 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine

Ten of UConn Health's female doctors named to Castle Connolly 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction

UConn women’s ice hockey player Meghane Duchesne Chalifoux is playing stronger than ever after she had surgery to repair a serious knee injury.

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 […]

collage of four CareChex badges: top 10% in nation for overall medical care, joint replacement, and major orthopedic surgery, and top 10% in Northeast for overall hospital care

Top 10% in US for 3 Hospital Services

Elite ranking for UConn John Dempsey Hospital in joint replacement, major orthopedic surgery, overall medical care

Stephanie Reitz holding a bowling ball in bowling alley

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.

BMES Fellows

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

Football player Alex Honing in uniform running down the field with the football

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

UConn football player wearing a "guardian" helmet to help protect against concussions.

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 […]