Yale Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

02/24/2026

Nobody plans on having a traumatic bone injury. An external force, such as a fall, car accident, or heavy impact, causes these types of fractures, which occur suddenly and severely. An article published by a Yale team in the Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research suggests that for patients living with these devices, the psychological recovery can be just as grueling as the physical one.

Nobody plans on having a traumatic bone injury. An external force, such as a fall, car accident, or heavy impact, causes these types of fractures, which occur

02/19/2026

Tomorrow at 8 am: Join us for Grand Rounds with Christopher Schneble, MD. His presentation is titled: "Joint Preservation of the Knee: Cartilage Restoration, Alignment and Biomechanics." Noting the location change, we hope you can join us in The Anlyan Center (TAC) Auditorium.

02/18/2026

New technology is changing pediatric limb reconstruction. In a January 2026 article published in Orthopedic Clinics, David Frumberg, MD, and team show how to create a precise virtual replica of a child’s bone, map out the surgery virtually, and use custom-printed tools to execute the plan with unprecedented precision thanks to advances in 3D planning and patient-specific instrumentation.

New technology is changing pediatric limb reconstruction. A Jan. 2026 article published in Orthopedic Clinics showed how a Yale team can create a precise

02/02/2026

Adrienne Socci, MD, spoke with WTNH about what makes pediatric orthopedic care different for growing bones, how these specialists can detect congenital conditions like clubfoot before the baby is born, and common cold-weather injuries that children experience this time of year. Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/34zusnew.

01/27/2026

Ilda Molloy, MD, was interviewed on WFSB where she cautioned about the dangers of pedestrians walking in streets during and after winter storms. Even at slow speeds, a car vs. pedestrian collision can cause devastating injuries and require a long, difficult recovery.

City officials are urging residents to clear sidewalks outside their properties, warning that uncleared walkways force pedestrians into dangerous street conditions following Winter Storm Benjamin.

01/23/2026

According to a study published in Interventional Pain Medicine, which was led by Charles Odonkor, MD, pain relief from basivertebral nerve ablation can be both fast-acting and substantial when used to treat vertebrogenic low back pain. The treatment offers another option for patients who have not found relief through physical therapy, medications, or spinal injections.

Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is

01/17/2026

Experiencing joint pain? The drop in temperature during the height of winter could explain this discomfort, explains Dr. Ilda Molloy, orthopedic surgeon with Yale New Haven Health. During a recent NBC Connecticut segment, she hones in on the science backed evidence that contributes to joint discomfort, along with valuable tips and tricks to keep you at peak mobility this winter, and all those to come. Watch the full clip here: http://ynh.care/15H

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Yale Medicine

01/16/2026

Ilda Molloy, MD, was interviewed on WFSB about new fitness routines and how to prevent injuries while making the most of your time to improve your health. Her advice: take it slow, ask a coach or trainer for help, and remember to warm up and stretch.

Gyms are experiencing their annual New Year rush as people begin fitness routines, but medical experts warn against doing too much too quickly to avoid injuries that could derail exercise goals.

01/15/2026

Tomorrow at 8 am: Join us for Grand Rounds with Motasem Salameh, MD. His presentation is titled: "To Fix or Not to Fix: Defining Stability in Pelvic Ring Injuries." We hope you can join us in the Brady Auditorium.

01/14/2026

Samantha Smith, MD, was featured in HuffPost where she talked about how even short bouts of exercise can help improve your physical and mental well-being and the health risks that come with a sedentary lifestyle.

Even just a short bout of exercise can help improve your physical and mental well-being. Here's what you can expect.

01/13/2026

Liz Gardner, MD, appeared on WTNH where she talked about common mistakes to avoid when jumping into a new exercise routine, how to ease into exercise after physical inactivity, and tips for staying motivated with resolutions beyond January. Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/6yxmu2j6.

01/08/2026

The Yale New Haven Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU), located at the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital, has been recognized as a top Physical Rehabilitation Center by Newsweek. The Milford Campus IRU was ranked eighth in the Northeast. Learn more at http://ynh.care/14k