The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Foundation uses seed grants to fuel the research that improves patient care. In this short video, Dr. Matthew DiPaola uses a simple garden analogy—planting garlic cloves in the fall that grow into full heads by summer—to show how small, early investments lead to meaningful advances in shoulder and … Read more
Setting up a patient safely and efficiently in the beach chair position can make or break a shoulder case—especially in fast-paced ORs. Based on a recent teaching video we shared, this practical guide walks through our approach to beach chair positioning using the Tenet/T-Max-style beach chair bed and the Smith & Nephew Spider arm holder. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
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 … Read more