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Picasso and Elbows
Visited the National Gallery recently and enjoyed admiring these Picassos that featured the elbow prominently
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Architecture in the Shoulder and Elbow
Why Architecture is the Perfect Theme for our. National Shoulder and Elbow Week event in Buffalo. You could argue that architecture is what happens when art and engineering collide. You might be able to say the same thing for shoulder and elbow surgery. As shoulder and elbow surgeons we “reconstruct” joints, “restore” anatomy and use…
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How Did We Find Dennis Maher for NSEW Buffalo 2024?
A Serendipitous Partnership A few nights ago, I met up with Dennis Maher, our keynote speaker for National Shoulder and Elbow Week (NSEW) 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Over a drink, we reflected on how our paths crossed—an unexpected journey filled with artistic inspiration, coincidence, and a shared sense of purpose. Here’s the story of how…
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Wisteria
In Buffalo this time of year we start to get the itch. It’s still a bit chilly out there (ok we had snow last week) and Spring is not quite in full bloom. We are itching to get outside and see new buds on the trees and life awakening once again. When in bloom, the…
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One Awkward Hit – A Memory from Med School
When I interviewed for medical school at Cornell—where I eventually matriculated—I sat down with Dr. Lloyd Gayle, a well-known plastic surgeon. At the time, I knew I wanted to do some type of surgery, though I hadn’t settled on a specialty. Dr. Gayle noted that, as an ex-football player, I’d probably be a good fit…
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Two Months and Counting…
The National Shoulder and Elbow Week event on May 17, 2024 will be here in 2 months. I visited with Mario Santilli MD yesterday to pick up a couple of auction items. Not only is Dr. Santilli a master joint replacement surgeon, he is a master woodworker and wood turner. He has graciously donated a…
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You’ve Probably Never Heard of Us
Let’s face it—unless you are in the medical field… scratch that, unless you are in the orthopedic field, you have probably never heard of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). I know I hadn’t heard of ASES until I got interested in shoulder and elbow surgery. Meet the ASES Now that you have heard…
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Updated Description and Agenda for National Shoulder and Elbow Week: Buffalo, NY May 17, 2024
We are getting more done every day in preparation for our NSEW event. I am daily talking to colleagues and partners who are excited about coming to the event and supporting in some way. We have received recent support from mentors and local physical therapy groups and imaging groups are signing on as sponsors. Not…
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No Room for Your Favorite NFL Player Under the Salary Cap?
There’s plenty of room at National Shoulder and Elbow Week (NSEW), Buffalo at the Darwin Martin House on May, 17, 2024 and all are welcome. At NSEW we still have plenty of cap space. Join us for an evening of great food, drinks and lots of camaraderie to raise money to improve treatments for shoulder…