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Understanding Scoliosis: Key Insights for Scoliosis
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. When looking at a person with scoliosis from the front, his or her spine may be more shaped like a “C” or a “S”. This can lead to the shoulders and/or hips being uneven. If the curve is large enough, it can cause […]
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U.S. News & World Report Names The Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center Among Inaugural Edition of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Connecticut
Managing a Chronic Neurological Condition with ONS Neurosurgeon
Physician Spotlight on Dr. Eliana Cardozo
How did you get interested in medicine and physical medicine/rehabilitation/sports medicine in particular? I have always had an interest in movement and exercise. My background in exercise physiology exposed me to the sports medicine world, and from there, I became passionate about keeping people as active as possible by helping diagnose and treat their musculoskeletal […]
Physician Spotlight on Dr. Marc Otten
How did you become interested in neurosurgery? I was drawn to the delicate and precise function of the nervous system, and how it plays a critical role in defining us as people. Pathologies of the brain and spine can strike at a person’s sense of identity – memories, ability to talk, and move. It is […]
Physician Spotlight on Dr. Frank Aversano
How did you get interested in hand surgery? I became interested in hand surgery early in my orthopedic surgery training. As orthopaedic surgeons, and specifically hand surgeons, we are in a unique position to restore function and significantly improve patients’ lives in a variety of ways. I really enjoy the breadth of problems that we are […]
Physician Spotlight on Dr. Robert Merrill
How did you get interested in spine surgery? I became interested in medicine at a younger age when my father was diagnosed with bone cancer and required a lifesaving operation. Seeing my dad receive such amazing care influenced me to pursue a career in medicine. I was drawn toward the field of spine surgery specifically […]
Physician Spotlight on Dr. Jordan Pasternack
How did you get interested in foot and ankle surgery? During my residency in orthopedic surgery, I found the anatomy and physiology of the foot and ankle to be fascinating. There are a wide array of pathologies and conditions that people suffer from in this anatomic area, and thus many ways to treat them. Each […]
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Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Leads Connecticut Orthopedic Practices with 33 Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors and Rising Stars
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists is proud to lead Connecticut orthopedic practices with 33 Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors and Rising Stars. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality patient care. The doctors selected have been determined to embody […]