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A total of 18 orthopaedics & rehabilitation faculty members were named 2025 Health Care Research All-Stars by Avant-garde Health in a report that recognizes the outstanding physicians and hospitals whose contributions to health care research significantly enhance the quality of patient care.

A new tradition honors a visionary’s legacy while embracing global health and the future of orthopaedic surgery. The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation launched the Kristaps J. Keggi Memorial Lectureship this spring as a tribute to late Professor Kristaps Keggi, MD. This prestigious series will stand as a powerful tribute to the extraordinary life, groundbreaking achievements, and worldwide recognition that Keggi garnered during his long career, earning a name that became synonymous with pioneering advancements in orthopaedic surgery.

Each year, Connecticut Magazine recognizes exceptional physicians in its annual “Top Doctors” issue. The 2025 list features more than 300 Yale Medicine physicians who were selected by their peers as the best in their fields, which includes 16 members of the Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation faculty.

If your thumbs feel stiff or sore, doctors say your smartphone could be to blame. Excessive texting, scrolling, or gaming may lead to overuse injuries, including a painful condition known as Trigger Thumb. According to Dr. Xuan Luo, a hand and upper extremities surgeon with Yale Medicine, the design of smartphones and the way people typically use them can strain the hands, especially the thumbs.

Well-known for boosting both physical and mental health, exercise can also work wonders for your sleep. Regular movement helps you relax and supports your circadian rhythm by syncing your body’s sleep-wake cycle with the natural day-night cycle, making it easier to fall asleep and sleep more soundly. While it’s often believed that exercising in the evening can disrupt sleep, experts say this isn’t always the case. The key is to time your workouts properly and choose exercises that support your wind-down routine, rather than interfere with it.

On March 29, the Yale Community Kitchen (YCK) hosted a memorable Yale Day of Service event, where approximately 25 volunteers from diverse backgrounds came together to support the New Haven community. Volunteers included a Yale professor and his daughter, alumni and their families, current students, and staff—all united by a common goal: to give back and build connections between the Yale and New Haven communities.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting tens of millions of US adults, traditionally understood as a disease driven primarily by mechanical wear and tear. This perspective is being reshaped by emerging research that highlights the contribution of metabolic pathways to OA development and progression.

Ariel Williams, MD was interviewed on WTNH where she talked about common spring sports injuries, injury prevention, and when to see a specialist.

Dr. Arianna Gianakos, assistant professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the Yale School of Medicine and surgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital, recently conducted an awake ankle arthroscopy procedure that allows her to get vital information from the patient during the surgery.