Yale Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

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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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

01/07/2026

can be difficult for patients with type 2 due to the increased risk of surgical complications.

In a new study, Yale Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation researchers find taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs before may improve outcomes for these patients.

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12/18/2025

Tomorrow at 8 am: Join us for Grand Rounds with Elie Mansour, MD. His presentation is titled: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Applied in Health Care." We hope you can join us in the Brady Auditorium.

12/16/2025

Andrea Halim, MD was interviewed on WTNH where she talked about stocking stuffer ideas for those suffering from hand pain, what to do if you fall from a ladder while hanging holiday lights, and how to avoid hand and wrist injuries while snow blowing. Watch here: https://shorturl.at/QxOmA.

12/11/2025

12/01/2025

With on its way this week across the northeastern U.S., Yale Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation's Daniel Rubio, MD, is sharing tips for avoiding while your drive or navigating icy sidewalks.

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11/25/2025

Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain and reduced mobility. These diseases remain incurable because current treatments manage symptoms rather than addressing the root cause.

A Yale study in the journal Nature Bone Research found that cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2) is an important enzyme. It plays a key role in inflammation and cartilage breakdown. The study suggests that cPLA2 could be a possible target for treating joint diseases.

Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain