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Our specialists use advanced surgical instrumentation to correct the injury, enables the patient to go home the same day to the comfort of their home. Every medical specialty has become “sub-specialized” with super specialists that have the most advanced expertise in their particular niche.
University Orthopedics directs many clinical research efforts intended to innovate new orthopedic surgery techniques; new surgical implant devices that improve the success of various procedures; and new ways to prevent orthopedic injury.
University Orthopedics believe that just as they benefited from the educational training they received early on in their careers, they should return the expertise they gain through private practice by educating those coming out of medical schools who in turn take their expertise into the community.
Because of this super specialization in orthopedics, University Orthopedics is organized into CLINICAL CARE CENTERS which provides patients across Rhode Island — Providence County, Kent County, Washington County, Bristol County and Newport County — the most specialized care related to their orthopedic injury or pain symptom.
In an effort to continue our commitment to providing the highest quality care, University Orthopedics now offers EOS®, a low dose, 2D/3D imaging system dedicated to adult and pediatric patients with musculoskeletal pathologies.
The EOS® system provides low dose, full body, images of patients in a weight-bearing, functional position. It is a bi-planar device that is based on two perpendicular X-ray beams that travel vertically while scanning the patient from head to toe. In a few seconds, the EOS exam produces two simultaneous frontal and lateral, low-dose images of the patient’s entire body without magnification or stitching.
More DetailsThe Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics is the only spine center in the State of Rhode Island to be included in a national listing of spine centers of excellence by SpineCenterNetwork.com. To be included, a spine center must meet various credentialing criteria, including: a multi-disciplinary team of non-surgical spine specialists working with fellowship-trained spine surgeons and spine therapists; a non-surgical emphasis and philosophy of care; advanced capabilities in minimally invasive spine surgery and artificial disc replacement for motion preservation; and an investment in patient education. This includes providing a symptom guide and a Home Remedy Book as a community service for back and neck pain sufferers across Rhode Island. The internal team of physical medicine and pain management specialists provide spinal injections and other non-surgical treatment options for patients of the spine center.
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Back to Life is a 16-page journal that provides exercises that can help those with back pain get back to their favorite activities, including golf and tennis. The journal covers artificial disc replacement and non-surgical treatment options for back and neck pain symptoms. A symptom chart explains when it’s crucial to see the spine specialist to prevent permanent nerve damage.
Spinal Curves covers everything you need to know about scoliosis and spinal deformity and the challenges faced by those with curvature of the spine or deformity caused by spine trauma.
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University Orthopedics is pleased to announce Dr. Alan Daniels has been appointed to Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery. Dr. Daniels has been a member of the University Orthopedics family for years - completing both his residency training and his Trauma and Spine Fellowships here.
Dr. Jonathan Schiller from University Orthopedics discusses what you should consider if you are injured while staying at home, and when you should seek medical attention.
Dr. Paul Fadale of University Orthopedics joins Yianni Kourakis to discuss on how the Orthopedic world is impacted by the pandemic. He also discusses the impact of injuries and surgeries with high school, college and professional athletes during coronavirus.
A physiatrist at University Orthopedics Inc. for the past three years, Smith rehabilitates his patients with back, neck and other problems in an effort to return them to a normal life. He’s also taken on another role as an ambassador of sorts to his peers. Smith was named a “clinician champion” by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the fall, a position that comes with two goals.
