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As more individuals with cerebral palsy live well into adulthood, medical professionals are taking a closer look at the unique long-term healthcare needs of this patient population. While adults with cerebral palsy require the same routine health maintenance as anyone else, a large, national study conducted at Yale showed that women living with cerebral palsy received significantly less preventative gynecologic care than women without the condition.
- September 04, 2026Source: Yale Medicine
A Yale Medicine expert explains causes, symptoms, and treatment options for avascular necrosis (AVN).
- August 24, 2026Source: WTNH-TV Online (with Marisa Su, MD)
In today’s health headlines: how broken bones differ for children and adults, the emotional effects of a broken bone on a child, and how personalized casting can help children feel better about their recovery. Dr. Marisa Su, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Yale Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to tell us more.
- August 07, 2026Source: WTNH-TV Online
In today's health headlines, what to know about tech neck, changes you can make today to reduce neck and shoulder strain, and when to see a doctor
- July 29, 2026
When an adult sees a doctor and complains about persistent hip pain, the assumption is often wear and tear-related osteoarthritis. A Yale review published in EFORT Open Reviews describes three different but overlapping causes of non-arthritic hip pain. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head, femoral neck stress fractures, and subchondral insufficiency fractures, each come with similar symptoms and virtually no visual indicators in early-stage X-rays. Although each condition is unique, they can lead to failure of the hip joint if not treated early.
- July 28, 2026
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most severe a competitive athlete can face. A new study from Yale Sports Medicine published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research reveals that a quick vertical jump test using force plate technology could provide a powerful shortcut to identify at-risk athletes before an injury occurs.
- July 27, 2026Source: Becker's Spine Review
Advances in minimally invasive techniques, robotic technology, motion-preserving procedures and complex spinal reconstruction are transforming spine care. Across the country, orthopedic spine surgeons are driving those advances by improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical research and training the next generation of spine specialists. The following orthopedic spine surgeons are helping shape the future of spine care […]
- July 24, 2026Source: WTNH-TV Online (with Arya Varthi, MD)
In today’s health headlines, the most common culprits of summer back pain, the safest way to move your heavy gardening supplies, and how the heat impacts back pain. Dr. Arya Varthi, Yale Medicine orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to tell us more.
- July 23, 2026
At the second annual Staff Appreciation & Recognition Champions (ARC) Awards ceremony on June 10, 2026, Yale School of Medicine honored 57 staff members representing four teams whose work exemplifies collaboration, community service, initiative, and inspiration.
- July 21, 2026
An exam room can feel intimidating to a child, especially one who is facing a painful injury like a broken bone. For pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Marisa Su, MD, these moments of vulnerability and familial anxiety are frequently transformed into milestones of creativity and comfort when the cast turns into a vibrant, personalized canvas for her custom artwork. While her goal is restoring structural alignment and functional mobility to a child's growing body, Su places equal emphasis on another important need: healing the emotional distress that can follow a physical injury.