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"Nobody finds it useful to grade concussions any longer because the initial treatment is the same for all concussions: remove immediately from at-risk activity," said John Leddy, MD, UB professor of clinical orthopaedics, of the University at Texas study.

Researchers will begin clinical studies on a new imaging system at Erie County Medical Center, one of the clinical training sites for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. “The 3-D scanner could have broad applications for orthopaedics and sports medicine,” says John M. Marzo, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopedics.

John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopaedics, warns that athletes experiencing a concussion need to rest first, then carefully resume a safe level of activity.

John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopaedics, says the increase in high-school age patients seeing doctors for concussions is a positive sign that people are becoming more aware of symptoms.

A study led by John J. Leddy MD, clinical professor of orthopaedics, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between concussions and neck injuries — conditions that cause similar symptoms but require different treatment.

Matthew J. Phillips, MD, clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics, questions a malpractice verdict against a Buffalo orthorpedic surgeon and says it may limit access to care for millions in New York State.

Robert J. Smolinski, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopaedics, successfully operated on a 10-year-old Ghanaian boy through the Hope For Tomorrow Foundation, a volunteer group based in Williamsville, N.Y. 

Along with other University at Buffalo affiliates, Scott Nodzo, MD, a trainee in the Department of Orthopaedics residency program, is a partner in NanoAxis LLC, a firm that focuses on using nanomaterials for various biomedical applications related to drug delivery and point-of-care devices.

Along with other University at Buffalo physicians, Brian McGrath, MD, professor of orthopedics, says that a new ambulatory surgery center in Orchard Park, N.Y. will benefit the community in several ways, including extending the reach of the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Barry S. Willer, PhD, professor of psychiatry, and John J. Leddy, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopaedics, are teaming up to help former athletes, including Buffalo Sabres Andrew Peters and Danny Gare, deal with the after-effects of head injury.

John J. Leddy, MD, of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Barry S. Willer, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry are studying early onset of dementia and the potential for chronic traumatic encephalopathy in former professional athletes.

John J. Leddy, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopaedics, comments on the findings of a report showing that football gear marketed to help reduce concussions may not actually provide additional protection for football players.

In the wake of a young athlete’s death due to a football injury, John J. Leddy, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopaedics, and Elad I. Levy, MD, professor and chair of neurosurgery, discuss the dangers of concussions and head injuries and the success of locally available treatments.

Leslie J. Bisson, MD, has been named the University at Buffalo’s inaugural June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD Professor and chair of orthopaedics; Ping Li, MD, who completed UB’s neurology residency and a UB fellowship, has been appointed assistant professor of neurology.

John J. Leddy, MD, clinical associate professor of orthopaedics and the director of UB's Concussion Clinic, studies the effect of sports-related head injuries on the brain and says that those who play football need to realize it can lead to catastrophic injuries.