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Chief Residents Conclude Five-Year Orthopaedic Surgery Training with Disputations

As the distinguished five-year orthopaedic surgery residency program at Yale School of Medicine reaches its culmination for the chief residents, a prestigious tradition brings their rigorous academic journey to a celebratory conclusion. This capstone event, called disputations, gives graduating residents a chance to show their hard-earned expertise, research, and contributions to orthopaedics.

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  • Inaugural Keggi Memorial Lectureship Honors the Legacy of a Pioneer

    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.

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  • Too much scrolling? Doctors warn of ‘trigger thumb’ and other smartphone related injuries

    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.

    Source: WFSB
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  • The Best—and Worst—Times to Exercise for a Good Night’s Sleep

    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.

    Source: Real Simple
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  • Yale Day of Service at Yale Community Kitchen (YCK): A Heartwarming Community Event

    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.

    Source: Yale Alumni
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  • Yale New Haven Hospital Performs Ankle Surgery With Patient Awake

    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.

    Source: NBC Connecticut News
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