Clinical studies enable medical advances to move knowledge and science forward and often offer the newest treatment approaches. People participate in clinical studies for a variety of reasons. If you have a torn ACL, here are five reasons to consider participating in the BEAR MOON clinical study being conducted by doctors at University Orthopedics and Lifespan.
After a long and distinguished career, Dr. Christopher Born, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at University Orthopedics, is retiring.
University Orthopedics adult reconstruction surgeon Dr. Derek Jenkins recently became the first in New England to use EMPHASYS™ for a total hip replacement surgery.
In celebration of health care heroes, University Orthopedics is proud to once again take part in Rhode Island Hospital's Day of Giving campaign.
While the emergency room is still the best place for serious injuries, OrthoDirect provides a convenient treatment alternative for new and acute orthopedic injuries, such as sprains, strains, and possible fractures.
University Orthopedics PT Mike Coyne details how and why ball players will want to build up their activity after returning from winter.
Kevin, an ice hockey goalie from West Warwick, was seriously injured in a car crash. There were times he didn't think he'd ever play hockey again. But, with hard work, determination, and some help from University Orthopedics' Dr. Schiller and PT Mark Murphy, Kevin returned to the ice much sooner than anticipated.
Caroline Bertram is a sports concussion physical therapist at University Orthopedics’ new Sports Concussion Rehabilitation Center. Holding a doctorate of physical therapy degree, Bertram specializes in the treatment of concussions.
Dr. Eberson, Dr. Anthony Scaduto from UCLA, and Dr. Elizabeth Hubbard from Scottish Rite traveled to Honduras last month with World Pediatric Project. During their week-long mission, they worked out of two ORs at Ruth Paz Hospital, treating 52 children and completing 12 surgeries.
Dr. Valentin Antoci recently summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania after a 6-day climb. He was even repping some UOI gear!