University Orthopedics, Inc.

08/21/2026

What does it mean to grow older in an era when patients aren’t slowing down?

In a new Becker's Spine Review article, University Orthopedics, Inc. Dr. Eric Cohen shares how today’s active older adults are changing total joint replacement—from patient selection and medical optimization to enhanced recovery and long-term mobility.

“Age is no longer a barrier” when biological fitness, medical optimization and modern recovery pathways are considered.

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Many of the patients walking into orthopedic and spine clinics today look different than they did 10 years ago — not just older, but more active, more informed and more demanding of a return to activity rather than simply a return to function. That shift is reshaping everything from implant select...

08/20/2026

💙 Thank you to Siena Restaurants RI , one of our Gold Sponsors for the 2026 Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics, Inc. 5K!

Your support helps us honor Dr. Mark Palumbo’s legacy while raising funds for The Tomorrow Fund and Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer three sponsorship levels. Learn more: https://universityorthopedics.com/5k/

08/19/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our own Dr. Bryce Basques, who was named one of Becker's Spine Review “15 Rising Stars in Spine Surgery to Know.” ⭐

As an orthopedic spine surgeon at University Orthopedics, Inc. , Dr. Basques specializes in minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, spinal deformity, revision surgery and motion-preservation procedures.

Congratulations, Dr. Basques, on this well-deserved recognition!

Read the full list: https://www.beckersspine.com/spine/15-rising-stars-in-spine-surgery-to-know/

08/17/2026

University Orthopedics, Inc. honors the life and legacy of Tommy John, the legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who recently passed away at 83.

His remarkable return to the mound following a groundbreaking elbow procedure forever changed sports medicine. Now known as Tommy John surgery, the procedure has helped countless athletes continue their careers.

We asked University Orthopedics expert Dr. Andrew Green to explain the procedure that bears John’s name. Here’s what he had to say.

08/17/2026

We’re grateful to Prizm Development , W.B. Mason Co. , Practice Marketing & Communications, and Signature Printing for supporting the 2026 Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics, Inc. . 5K as valued Bronze Sponsors!

Your generosity helps us honor Dr. Mark Palumbo’s legacy while raising important funds for The Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Want to join us as a sponsor? We offer three sponsorship levels. Learn more: universityorthopedics.com/5k/

08/14/2026

We were proud to sponsor the 50th Annual Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay Swim this past week! 🌊

University Orthopedics’ Director of Physical Therapy David Pezzullo joined our good friend and three-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel in taking on this iconic open-water swim and supporting Save The Bay’s important work.

Congratulations to David, Elizabeth, and the 350+ athletes who completed the swim! We’re proud to support an event that brings our community together while helping protect Narragansett Bay for generations to come.

08/14/2026

A big thank you to Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP , one of our valued Gold Sponsors for the 2026 Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics, Inc. , 5K!

Your generous support helps us honor Dr. Mark Palumbo’s legacy while raising funds for The Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer three sponsorship levels. Learn more: universityorthopedics.com/5k/

08/13/2026

🩺 FIRST IN RHODE ISLAND!

University Orthopedics, Inc. hand and upper extremity surgeon Joseph A. Gil, MD, is the first surgeon in Rhode Island to perform a thumb joint replacement using the newly FDA-approved TOUCH® CMC 1 prosthesis.

Performed at Rhode Island Hospital , the procedure offers another surgical option for patients with painful thumb arthritis, with the implant designed to provide stability while maintaining thumb movement.

Learn more: https://blog.universityorthopedics.com/first-in-ri-uoi-surgeon-joseph-gil-md-performs-thumb-joint-replacement-with-newly-available-touch-cmc-1-implant/

The TOUCH® CMC 1 prosthesis replaces the joint with a dual-mobility implant designed to provide stability while maintaining natural thumb movement.

08/12/2026

A big thank you to Michael Integlia & Company, one of our valued Gold Sponsors for the 2026 Mark Palumbo Memorial University Orthopedics, Inc. 5K!

Your support helps us honor Dr. Mark Palumbo’s legacy while raising funds for The Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer three sponsorship levels. Learn more: universityorthopedics.com/5k/

08/11/2026

Take a look back at the inaugural Valor Cup! 🏒

This past spring, University Orthopedics, Inc. was proud to support this charity hockey tournament benefiting Operation Stand Down Rhode Island. The event brought together teams of first responders, veterans, and those who proudly support them—all taking the ice for an important cause.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make the first Valor Cup such a success. We were honored to support an event dedicated to those who serve our communities and our country.

Warwick Police Department Warwick Fire Department Department Rhode Island National Guard Providence Police Department Rhode Island State Police Cranston Firefighters Rhode Island Department of Corrections Rhode Island Army Guard