Circle of Care
Sports medicine experts at the New England Musculoskeletal Institute
specialize in the care and treatment of athletic injuries. From the
management of complex joint, muscle and ligament disorders to sprains and
strains, our specialists understand the importance of training,
conditioning, surgical interventions and non-surgical rehabilitation in the
treatment of these conditions.
Our comprehensive team is dedicated to the prevention of, as well as care
of, competitive and recreational athletic injuries. This care includes
pre-season and pre-participation physicals, coordination of conditioning,
training, and rehabilitative programs. We provide on-site care at athletic
contests and events, with prompt follow-up care and surgical management of
musculoskeletal injuries.
Orthopaedic consultants and team physicians for the
UConn Huskies.
Research
The mission of the New England Musculoskeletal Institute is to use basic science and clinical research to enhance
the care of our patients. Our division of Sports Medicine, which is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has a particular
interest in both basic science and clinical research. The human soft tissue laboratory focuses on understanding the biology of tendon,
cartilage and other soft tissues in the body. The biomechanics research in the division is particularly interested in a bench to bedside
approach. The scientist and clinicians assess the strength of different types of surgical repairs and use the information to develop new
surgical techniques that can improve the results of surgical procedures. Finally, there is a strong commitment to clinical research. There
are a number of retrospective and prospective studies in the division of sports medicine that evaluate the efficacy of various surgical
procedures. The ultimate goal of our basic science and clinical research is to assess and to develop novel treatments for our patients to
help them maintain an active lifestyle.
Treatment
Your visit will start with a personal interview and physical examination.
This may be followed by diagnostic tests such as X-rays and MRI, if indicated.
After a comprehensive evaluation your doctor will make recommendations for a
treatment plan based on your medical history, extent of the injury, your
tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies.
Surgery
Most of our sports medicine orthopaedic surgeries are done as an outpatient
procedures at the
Farmington Surgery Center, located at the Medical Arts and Research
Building (MARB) which houses the New England
Musculoskeletal Institute. The Farmington Surgery Center is a
state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for same day surgery in a safe,
high-quality and efficient place with a group of outstanding nurses, surgical
assistants and anesthesiologists assisting your surgeon in providing superb
surgical care. The center contains fully equipped operating
rooms and postoperative patient care areas – all with advanced technology.
If your surgery requires you to stay overnight, John Dempsey Hospital, (UConn
Health Center) has dedicated space on its seventh floor for patients who are
hospitalized post orthopaedic surgeries. The inpatient unit includes 28
beds with a dedicated specialized gym and rehab room so patients can start vital
physical therapy as prescribed by their doctor, soon after surgery. The seventh
floor team of highly qualified staff which includes, nurses, nurse
practitioners/physician assistants, physical therapists, case managers and
others, are highly trained in orthopaedic care.
Imaging
Imaging of bones, Joints, muscles, tendons, Ligaments, and cartilage play an important role in accurately diagnosing sports- related injuries, arthritic
conditions, degenerative processes, tumors, and tumor-like conditions by using multiple methods such as, radiographs (X-rays), computed tomography
(CT or Cat Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Ultrasound (US).
