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  • How Orthopedic Surgeons Perform a Shoulder Physical Exam [VIDEO]

    How Orthopedic Surgeons Perform a Shoulder Physical Exam [VIDEO]

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    A Step-by-Step Breakdown with Dr. Matt DiPaola Understanding your shoulder condition starts with a thorough physical exam. In this instructional video, Dr. Matt DiPaola demonstrates how an orthopedic shoulder specialist approaches a shoulder exam to diagnose problems with accuracy and clarity. If you are a medical professional learning the fundamentals or a patient preparing for…

  • When It Comes to Shoulder Pain, One Size Doesn’t Fit All [Video]

    When It Comes to Shoulder Pain, One Size Doesn’t Fit All [Video]

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    Understanding Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tears, and Shoulder Arthritis from a Surgeon Who Treats It All Shoulder pain affects millions of people, but no two cases are exactly alike. In this video presentation, Dr. Matthew DiPaola—an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care—explains why personalized treatment matters and walks through three common shoulder conditions…

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast: National Shoulder and Elbow Week

    American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast: National Shoulder and Elbow Week

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    When I took on the role to lead the charge for National Shoulder and Elbow Week, Buffalo 2024, I never anticipated the chance to meet and work with so many wonderful colleagues across the country. It has been one of the most fun and gratifying parts of the journey. Recently I participated in an ASES…

  • How are Shoulders Like Onions? [Video]

    How are Shoulders Like Onions? [Video]

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    Here I peel back the layers and talk a little about why shoulders are a bit like onions (while plugging our fundraiser for National Shoulder and Elbow Week) A Garden Analogy for Shoulder Complexity Dr. Matthew DiPaola takes a unique approach to explaining the complexity of the shoulder joint—by comparing it to an onion. Just…

  • The Arthroscopy and Simulation Lab at University at Buffalo: an inspiration for National Shoulder and Elbow Week

    The Arthroscopy and Simulation Lab at University at Buffalo: an inspiration for National Shoulder and Elbow Week

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    A state of the art, arthroscopy, situation and cadaver laboratory space When I moved to Buffalo in 2016, I discovered a gem.  I am part of the UBMD practice and we are aligned with the University at Buffalo.  The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine had recently moved into its Downtown Buffalo campus when…

  • What are Multi Center Research Trials? [Video]

    What are Multi Center Research Trials? [Video]

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    “As part of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons organization I participate in a few work groups whose main function is to do collaborative research with other institutions across the country. In this little video I touch on what multi center research is and why it’s important.” – Dr. Matthew DiPaola Understanding Multi-Center Trials Through…

  • Where Does the Money Go?

    Where Does the Money Go?

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    Dear Josh, so let’s pretend that you REALLY did want to join us at the Darwin Martin House for National Shoulder and Elbow Week on May 17.  There’s still this tiny little elephant in the room. You know, your appearance fee?  I understand it runs between 125k and 200k.  Geesh. Well, here’s the thing. We…

  • Dear Josh…

    Dear Josh…

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    Dear Josh, Hi, I’m Dr. Matthew DiPaola.  You might know a few of my partners at UBMD Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.  They are a fantastic group of docs and help take care of your team.  Anyhow, I’m throwing this party to raise money for shoulder and elbow research and education at the Darwin Martin House…

  • What types of activities do people with shoulder pain struggle to do? [VIDEO]

    What types of activities do people with shoulder pain struggle to do? [VIDEO]

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    Why Shoulder Pain Deserves More Attention Than You Think A Message from Dr. Matt DiPaola in Support of National Shoulder & Elbow Week Good morning from Amherst, NY! In today’s video, Dr. Matt DiPaola takes a moment before clinic hours to talk about something many people overlook—shoulder pain—and why National Shoulder & Elbow Week (May…