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Orthopedic Partners

A Partnership of Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Physicians committed to delivering quality care

Orthopedic Partners is the largest full-service orthopedic group in southeastern Connecticut. Our specialists cover all areas of bone and joint medicine. Many of our physicians have fellowships with specific, advanced training in speciality areas. We provide Specialists in Spine, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Foot/Ankle, Hand and Physiatry (pain management). We provide a full range of orthopedic care including: Worker's compensation, sports medicine, physical therapy, pain management, Fluoroscopic injections, EMGS and PRP injections. Orthopedic Partners physicians are involved in a number of studies and utilize new technology to improve patient care and outcomes. We realize that medicine is not just science and technology, but also caring for people, one at a time, with respect and dignity. Give us a call - We're Here When You Need Us! 860-889-7345

04/01/2026

Golf season is back.

Before your first few rounds, Brooke Stabile, DPT, OCS shares 3 exercises to help reduce pain and improve your swing mechanics.

Save this for your next warm-up and share it with your golf group.

03/30/2026

A big milestone for Dr. Scott Stanat last week - 3,000 MAKO total joint surgeries.

An incredible milestone for Dr. Scott Stanat, celebrated last week with the amazing team at Backus Hospital.

MAKO is a robotic-assisted technology used during joint replacement surgery that allows surgeons to create a personalized surgical plan based on each patient’s anatomy, helping guide precise implant placement during the procedure.

3,000 procedures represent thousands of people who have been able to return to walking, working, and doing the things they love.

Congratulations to Dr. Stanat, and thank you to everyone who helped celebrate.

03/24/2026

In complex spine conditions, changing one thing in the body can sometimes reveal another issue.

That’s why continuity of care matters.

A Preston resident recently shared how working with Dr. Karan Patel, one of our fellowship-trained spine surgeons, through two surgeries and ongoing recovery, helped him finally regain his life.

Thanks to WTNH for covering this story and to Dr. Patel for helping patients move beyond years of pain and get back to living life on their terms.

🔗 Read and watch the full feature here:�https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/preston-man-regains-life-spine-surgeries/

03/19/2026

Using K-tape is one of the tools we have to help manage swelling after an injury.

Here, Tori is applying the tape in a specific weave pattern to create a light lifting effect on the skin, helping guide fluid away from the area and support circulation.

Watch Tori walk through the full rehab process - and how one patient’s vacation misstep in Mexico turned into a full recovery journey here: https://youtu.be/zWah-BHccY4

03/09/2026

Thank you to Niantic Yoga and everyone who joined us this weekend for a mobility workshop led by Kate Thoms alongside our own Dr. Justin Thoms.

Events like this are a great reminder that orthopedic care doesn’t start or end in the operating room. It also includes education, movement awareness, and helping people stay active safely.

We’ll be sharing a few highlights and takeaways from the workshop in upcoming posts, along with upcoming opportunities to learn with Hathaletics.

Follow here and for more.

03/05/2026

Feeling rushed at a medical appointment can make it hard to ask the questions that matter.

Taking time to listen, explain, and make patients comfortable is something our providers strive for every day.

Thank you to patients who share their experiences and help others feel more confident seeking care.

03/02/2026

In orthopedics, surgery is only part of the story.

Corrie Schmitt, FNP-BC, RNFA, is passionate about the full recovery process, from the operating room to helping patients safely return to sports, work, and daily life.

After building her foundation in a 1-on-1 orthopedic surgical setting in California, she now joins Orthopedic Partners with a commitment to restoring movement and function.

Welcome, Corrie, we're thrilled to have you!

02/27/2026

Living longer - and living well - is a deliberate choice.

Join Kate Thoms, founder of Hathaletics and certified yoga instructor specializing in mobility and longevity, for a Pre-Operative & Surgical Recovery Workshop with our very own Dr. Justin Thoms.

This session will walk participants through:
• Practical mobility work to prepare joints before surgery
• Breathwork techniques to manage pre-surgical anxiety
• Safe movement and positioning strategies after surgery
• How to support circulation, stability, and confidence during recovery

📆 March 7th
🕝 2:30 – 4:00 PM
📍 Niantic Yoga

Please Share & Register today: https://www.orthopartners.com/r-justin-thoms-md/

02/25/2026

Snow doesn’t mean stop moving.

Winter is still a great time to stay active, whether that’s walking, snowshoeing, sledding, skiing, or simply getting outside with family.

A few safety reminders to help prevent injury:

✔️ Warm up indoors before heading out
✔️ Wear proper footwear with traction
✔️ Layer clothing to stay warm without overheating
✔️ Use trekking poles for balance on uneven terrain
✔️ Start slow (cold muscles fatigue more quickly)
✔️ Stay hydrated (especially in cold weather)
✔️ Be mindful of icy surfaces (Take shorter steps on snow or ice)

Staying active year-round supports joint health, balance, strength, and overall wellness.

Move safely. Move consistently. Move all winter.

02/24/2026

If hip or knee pain has been limiting your mobility, sleep, or daily activities, this is an opportunity to learn about today’s latest treatment options, including robotic-assisted technology.

📍 East Lyme Senior Center
🗓 Thursday | 02.26.2026
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM

Registrations will be accepted up to the event. Call the Senior Center at (860) 739-5859 to reserve your seat.

Education is the first step toward confident decisions.

02/17/2026

Not ready for joint replacement but tired of living with arthritis pain?

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to support tissue repair inside the joint.

In our latest YouTube video, Dr. Gauthier walks through a real-time ultrasound-guided PRP injection for severe arthritis.

It’s not an overnight fix, but for some patients, it’s a meaningful next step.

Full video on YouTube.

02/10/2026

If you’ve been putting off spine care because surgery sounds intimidating, it may help to know how much things have changed.

As spine surgeon Dr Wagner explains, today’s spine procedures often use robotic assistance and high-resolution imaging to improve accuracy and reduce unnecessary tissue disruption.

For many patients, this can support a more efficient, faster healing process.

Address

82 New Park Avenue
North Franklin, CT
06254

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18608897345

Website

http://www.orthopartners.com/

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