University Orthopedics, Inc.

11/14/2025

🌟 Feel-Good Friday at University Orthopedics 🌟

It’s the season of giving, and with Thanksgiving approaching, we’re inspired by a powerful story of compassion and community right here at UOI.

WPRI 12 ’s 12 Health recently highlighted X-ray technician Francesca “Frankie” Agwunobi and Dr. John Czerwein — whose friendship sparked a movement to help children in Frankie’s hometown in Nigeria.

Frankie, who has lived in the U.S. for 37 years, returned to her childhood village in 2021 and was devastated to see her former elementary school in ruins. That moment moved her to tears — and motivated a mission to make a difference.

With Dr. Czerwein’s support, her efforts to rebuild the school and support local children have grown into something truly meaningful. ❤️

🎥 Watch this inspiring story:
https://www.wpri.com/12health/friendship-between-x-ray-technician-doctor-spurs-movement-to-help-children-in-nigeria/

In the latest edition of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy sat down with X-ray technician Francesca “Frankie” Agwunobi and Doctor John Czerwein with University Orthopedics.

11/14/2025

🌎💧 Did You Know?
About 71% of Earth is covered in water — but only 3% is freshwater, and most of that is trapped in ice and glaciers. The small amount we can actually use isn’t evenly distributed — that’s why conserving water matters!

💦 Conserving water isn’t hard:
✔️ Turn off the tap when not in use
✔️ Fix leaks
✔️ Take shorter showers
✔️ Run laundry/dishwasher only when full
✔️ Use drip irrigation & water-saving devices

Let’s do our part to protect this vital resource.

11/13/2025

💙 Celebrating Surgical Nurses Week at University Orthopedics! Your skill, care, and dedication make every surgery and recovery smoother. Thank you for all you do! 🙌

11/11/2025

🧬 Cutting-Edge Knee Research at Brown Health

Dr. Chathuraka Jayasuriya, an orthopedic researcher at Brown University Health , is exploring a novel cell therapy to repair common knee injuries, like cartilage tears. Working closely with our orthopedic doctors, this study could lead to less invasive, more effective treatments for patients.

Reported by Barbara Morse, NBC 10 WJAR

Read the full story 👉 https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/local-research-focuses-on-using-novel-cell-therapy-to-repair-common-knee-injury-tear-cartilage-brown-health-trials-november-10-2025

Whether you're an athlete or not, a meniscus tear is a very common injury.

11/11/2025

We thank all who have served — including our own University Orthopedics colleagues — for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

🌟 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

This week, we celebrate the incredible nurse practitioners at University Orthopedics who help our patients regain mobility, manage pain, and recover from injuries with expert care and compassion. Your dedication to improving lives makes a real difference every day — thank you!

11/08/2025

👏 Congrats to Anna Seifried!

Anna, a student physical therapist from the University of Rhode Island , completed her orthopedic clinical rotation with our Physical Therapy Department on November 7th. Under the mentorship of Dave Pezzullo, she gained valuable experience evaluating and treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions.

Anna also had the unique opportunity to observe sports medicine care for professional athletes with the Boston Bruins and Providence Bruins .

Best of luck on your next clinical, Anna! 🌟

11/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ A Reason to Run is tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️

Join us in supporting the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation and vital neuro-oncology research, including efforts to fight glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday, November 8, 2025
📍 Johnston High School – 345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston, RI
🕘 Registration: 9:00–9:45 AM
🏃‍♂️ Run/Walk: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Register or learn more: https://p2p.onecause.com/reason-to-run

11/07/2025

🏈 In the News: Nick Lemme of University Orthopedics joined Sam Knox at WPRI 12 , in studio to discuss the recent New England Patriots injuries.

Check out his take on what these injuries mean for recovery and return-to-play timelines ⬇️
🔗 https://www.wpri.com/sports/nick-lemme-of-university-orthopedics-gives-insight-on-stevenson-and-boutte-injuries/

Nick Lemme of University Orthopedics joined Sam Knox in studio to discuss the recent Patriots injuries.

11/06/2025

🏟️ University Orthopedics at the MIAA Sportsmanship Summit!

Today, our Marketing Outreach Manager, Mark Palumbo Jr., represented University Orthopedics at the MIAA Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Stadium .

The event brought together student and adult leaders from across the state for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and leadership — featuring engaging workshops, award presentations, and keynote speaker Evren Gunduz of Enjoy Life Education , Inc.

We’re proud to support student-athletes and promote sportsmanship, leadership, and mental wellness on and off the field. 💪

11/05/2025

🎧 Why are female athletes more prone to ACL injuries — and how can we change that?

In this clip from the University Orthopedics Podcast, host Dan talks with PT and former soccer player Nicole Surdyka about what’s really behind ACL injuries (hint: it’s not just estrogen!).

The full episode dives into biomechanics, training strategies, and mindset shifts that help athletes move better, stay confident, and recover stronger.

🎙️ Watch the full podcast: https://blog.universityorthopedics.com/female-athletes-acls-and-smarter-training-a-conversation-with-nicole-surdyka/

11/04/2025

It’s National Radiologic Technology Week!

At University Orthopedics, our skilled radiologic technologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating orthopedic injuries — from fractures to joint issues. Their imaging expertise helps our surgeons see clearly, plan precisely, and provide the best possible care.

💙 Thank you to our incredible radiologic technologists for all you do to keep our patients moving!