Brown Orthopedics

09/01/2026

Great conversations, connections and camaraderie!

The AMS Women’s Orthopedic Leadership Forum and the Department of Orthopedics at Brown University recently hosted their annual Women in Orthopedics Social at Xaco Taco in Providence.

The evening brought together attending orthopedic surgeons, fellows, residents and medical students interested in pursuing orthopedics for a fun and informal opportunity to connect, share experiences and build relationships across all stages of their careers.

A wonderful evening celebrating mentorship, leadership and the growing community of women in orthopedics!

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08/13/2026

🤖 Advancing shoulder care through innovation and education!

This weekend, Dr. Michel A Arcand, MD traveled to North Carolina for specialized training on the ROSA® robotic system for shoulder surgery.

This advanced technology is designed to assist surgeons with precise planning and implant positioning during shoulder replacement procedures.

At Brown Orthopedics , we’re committed to staying at the forefront of orthopedic advancements. Through continued education and hands-on training, our physicians bring the latest techniques and technologies to our patients while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care.

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07/21/2026

From the ice at Boston College hockey to the sidelines of Boston Celtics games, Dr. Joseph Ehiorobo has dedicated his career to helping athletes perform at their best.

Now, he's bringing that expertise to University Orthopedics, Inc. as our newest orthopedic sports medicine surgeon.

Whether you're a student-athlete, weekend warrior, or professional competitor, Dr. Ehiorobo is committed to helping patients recover, return to play, and get back to doing what they love.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Ehiorobo to the UOI team!

07/21/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode | The Joint Replacement Podcast

How far has hip and knee replacement come? Brown University Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Cohen joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss the latest advancements in joint replacement surgery—from same-day discharge and robotic-assisted surgery to enhanced recovery, infection prevention, modern pain management, and the future of AI in orthopedics. University Orthopedics, Inc.

Whether you're considering joint replacement or recovering from surgery, this episode is full of valuable insights.

🎧 Watch now:

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Cohen joins The Joint Replacement Podca...

07/15/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Eric Cohen for being featured in The New York Times , sharing expert advice on staying active before and after hip and knee replacement surgery. University Orthopedics, Inc.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/well/move/exercise-hip-knee-replacement-surgery.html?unlocked_article_code=1.rVA.x7rq.JxOnwYd9FbV8&smid=url-share

07/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Julia Katarincic, who was recently named Chair of Brown Orthopedics at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She has also been appointed President of University Orthopedics, Inc. and Chief of Orthopedics for Brown University Health.

We'd also like to thank Dr. Edward Akelman for the extraordinary contributions he made while holding those vital roles for the past decade. He now turns his focus to the patient care he's always loved.

06/20/2026

We recently joined our friends and colleagues from University Orthopedics, Inc., Brown University Health, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, at the Hope Club to honor Brown Orthopedics Chief Edward Akelman, MD, for his extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication, and lasting legacy.

Through his clinical excellence, mentorship, and commitment to teaching and patient care, Dr. Akelman has impacted countless lives and helped shape generations of physicians. It was a privilege to celebrate his remarkable career and the profound influence he continues to have on our profession and community.

06/12/2026

Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Dr. Michel Arcand was honored to present research, “Stick Checks and Setbacks: A Comprehensive Analysis of Upper Extremity Injuries in Lacrosse by Age and Gender,” at the Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

This project was a collaborative effort with an outstanding team: Simbarashe Peresuh , MD (Research Fellow, UOI), Jacob Johnson, BS, Peter Dinh, BS (Research Fellows and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University students), David Bruni, MD (Sports Medicine Fellow), Timothy Reiad, BS, Jacob Glueck, BS, and Joseph Gil, MD University Orthopedics, Inc..

The study found that the shoulder, fingers, and hand are the most commonly injured areas in lacrosse players. We also identified important differences by age and gender:

🏑 Fractures were more common among male high school players

🏑 College male athletes experienced a wider variety of injury patterns

🏑 College female athletes had a higher incidence of hematomas

Understanding these injury trends is an important step toward improving player safety. We hope these findings can help guide future rule modifications, protective equipment improvements, and injury prevention strategies to reduce the burden of lacrosse-related injuries.

Thank you to all of my co-authors and collaborators for their hard work on this project.

05/29/2026

The 2026 Northeast Arthroplasty Conference brought together leading experts and colleagues from across the region to learn, collaborate, and share the latest in arthroplasty care and best practices.

From insightful education sessions to reconnecting with familiar faces and building new professional connections, the conference continues to be an incredible opportunity to advance learning and innovation in joint replacement care.

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05/22/2026

Resident and Fellow education remains one of the highest priorities at Brown Orthopedics and University Orthopedics, Inc.

Thank you to Zimmer Biomet and Dr. Derek Jenkins of our Adult Reconstruction teaching faculty for leading a cementless total knee lab course featuring advanced medial congruent technology and Vitamin E bearing surfaces.

By educating our early career surgeons on the latest advancements in total knee replacement technology, we are helping improve outcomes for both current patients and the future patients they will care for throughout their careers.

“Educating our early career surgeons on cutting-edge total knee replacement technology benefits our current patients and the future patients they will treat in their practices,” says Dr. Jenkins.

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