Brown Orthopedics

01/22/2026

🚨 Check out the latest research study conducted here at the RIHOF lab! 🧪🦴

We’re proud to share new peer‑reviewed orthopedic research published in Orthopedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research — advancing evidence‑based care and innovation in musculoskeletal health.

📄 Read the full study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0363502325006380

At the RIH Orthopaedic Foundation (RIHOF), we support cutting‑edge projects that bridge clinical insight and biomechanical discovery, driving improvements in orthopedic education, device evaluation, and patient outcomes.

Thank you to our investigators, collaborators, and trainees whose work continues to push the boundaries of orthopedic science. 👏

01/12/2026

🧠🎉 Save the Date | Team Trivia for a Great Cause
Join us for the 12th Annual Richard Browning Team Trivia Night on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington.

This event honors the legacy of Dr. Richard Browning, who served as Chief of Anesthesia at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's for more than two decades. Dr. Browning was a dedicated physician, educator, and leader whose commitment to patient care and medical education left a lasting impact. Following his passing from pancreatic cancer in 2012, the Browning Cancer Research Fund was established to support innovative pediatric and adult cancer research in his honor. Brown University Health

🕠 Reception & cocktails: 5:30–7:00 PM
🕖 Trivia begins: 7:00 PM
🎟 Suggested donation: $50 per person or $500 per table of 10
🎟 50/50 raffle benefiting the Browning Cancer Research Fund

Support the mission and learn more:
👉 https://p2p.onecause.com/browning

Thank you for helping honor Dr. Browning’s legacy and advancing cancer research

Take the challenge and help a great cause.

01/09/2026

📅 Save the Date | Northeast Arthroplasty Conference 2026

Join us for the NE Arthroplasty Conference 2026—an intimate, highly regarded regional meeting where orthopedic professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and advance arthroplasty care.

This conference fills up quickly, and for good reason. We hope to see colleagues from across the region come together again for an outstanding educational experience.

Mark your calendar—we look forward to seeing you there.

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01/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Edward Akelman!

We are proud to share that Dr. Akelman has been named the 2025 Milton W. Hamolsky, MD Outstanding Physician of the Year by the Rhode Island Hospital Medical Staff Association—the highest honor awarded by the hospital’s medical staff.

This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Akelman’s exceptional skill, leadership, and lifelong commitment to patient care, education, and advancing orthopedic medicine. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor.

Read more about this well-deserved honor:
👉 https://blog.universityorthopedics.com/dr-edward-akelman-named-2025-outstanding-physician-of-the-year/

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The Rhode Island Hospital Medical Staff Association has announced that Dr. Edward Akelman is the recipient of the 2025 Milton W. Hamolsky, MD Outstanding Physician of the Year Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Rhode Island Hospital medical staff.

01/05/2026

🏒⛷️ Winter sports are awesome — but injuries are real.
Watch our latest video where Dr. Brett Owens breaks down the most common winter sports injuries athletes face this season and what parents need to know to help keep kids safe. From ACL tears to shoulder dislocations, and why fatigue matters — get the tips you need before hitting the court, rink, or slopes!

12/17/2025

❤️ We’re resharing this important message as our community comes together. ❤️
In light of yesterday’s events at Brown University, there is an urgent need for blood donors. If you’re able, please consider donating and helping those affected during this difficult time.
📍 110 Elm Street, Providence
🕗 8–11 AM | Walk-ins welcome
Together, we can make a difference.

❤️ Urgent Call for Blood Donors ❤️

After yesterday’s events at Brown University, our community has been deeply affected, and now is a time to come together in a powerful way. Please consider taking time to donate blood tomorrow at our blood drive, located at 110 Elm Street, Providence. The bloodmobile will be on site from 8am- 11am.
Walk-ins are welcome.

12/16/2025

We stand in solidarity with the Brown University community during this heartbreaking time. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and all those impacted by this tragedy.

University Orthopedics, Inc. and Brown Orthopedics are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, and families as the community comes together to heal

12/12/2025

University Orthopedics, Inc. is proud to highlight the incredible work of Dr. Roman Hayda, Chief of Orthopedic Trauma at Rhode Island Hospital who continues to support medical teams on the front lines in Ukraine.

In a recent NBC 10 WJAR segment with Barbara Morse, Dr. Hayda shared how he and Ukrainian trauma surgeon Dr. Viktor Rokutov are working together to treat complex war-related injuries — often under extreme conditions and with limited resources. Their commitment to saving lives and advancing trauma care is nothing short of extraordinary.

Watch the full story and learn more about their collaboration and impact:
🔗 https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/teaming-up-make-difference-medical-front-lines-ukraine-doctors-nurses-missile-attacks-conditions-november-21-2025

It was in Dnipro, Ukraine, a few years ago, where two orthopedic trauma surgeons met.

11/24/2025

📣 We’re Hiring! Join Us at the University Orthopedics Job Fair!

Meet our managers, explore open positions, and take part in on-site interviews for opportunities across our award-winning practice. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to grow in a supportive, top-ranked workplace, we’d love to meet you!
📍 Date: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 7 PM
📌 Location: University Orthopedics, Inc.
1 Kettle Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Bring your resume and learn more about our:
✨ Competitive compensation packages
✨ Exceptional benefits
✨ Supportive, top-ranked work environment

Positions Available:
• X-Ray Tech
• Certified Medical Assistant
• DME/Ortho Tech
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Front Desk Receptionist
• Physical Therapist
• Surgical Tech
• Billing Specialist

Don’t miss your chance to join a thriving team—and see why we’re one of the best places to work in Rhode Island!

11/21/2025

We’re hiring! 🙌
University Orthopedics is seeking an Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about exceptional patient care and advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4337089362/

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.

11/03/2025

AAHKS 2025 – Advancing Innovation in Arthroplasty

The Brown University Division of Adult Reconstruction and Arthroplasty is proud to share our continued presence and contributions at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS 2025 Annual Meeting in Dallas. This year highlights both our faculty leadership and research excellence, with Dr. Eric Cohen spearheaded a symposium on complex hip reconstruction that packed the room, and Dr. Valentin Antoci delivering a featured lecture on infection prevention. Three of our abstracts ranked among the Top 100 submissions out of thousands from an international participation.

Research Highlights:
💻 AI-Generated Clinical Notes in Arthroplasty – Leveraging AI to enhance documentation efficiency and reduce surgeon burnout.
🧩 Predictors of Failure to Complete PROs after TKA – Identifying barriers to outcome measure completion to improve data quality and patient engagement.
⚙️ Outcomes of Discordant Surgical Approach in Revision THA – Understanding how approach changes impact recovery and complications.
🏙️ Neighborhood Deprivation and TJA Outcomes – Evaluating how social determinants of health influence joint replacement results using the AJRR database.
🦵 Cemented vs. Uncemented Tibial Implants in Prior ACL-Reconstructed Knees – Comparing fixation strategies to guide optimal implant selection.

We are proud of our team’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and academic leadership — further establishing Brown Orthopedics as a national contributor to the advancement of arthroplasty science and education.



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