Eric Nolan’s journey back to the MMA cage began with a painful and unexpected setback when he fractured his right thumb during a match earlier this year. However, thanks to the expertise of Dr. Christopher Doumas and the team at University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA), Eric is back to fighting again and recently secured a victory by knockout.
UOA patient, Marc Simon, discusses his experience with foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Justin Fleming, after having total ankle replacement. Learn how the surgical planning process plays a vital role in successful individualized treatment and Marc’s take on recovery and Dr. Fleming’s expertise.
Shoulder surgery patient, MJ Donahue, describes his positive experience at University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) with Sports Medicine surgeon, Dr. Charles Gatt Jr., and Director of Physical Therapy, Dino Pinciotti. Since recovering from his surgery, he has been able to return to his duties as a father. He is grateful to have received UOA services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After three joint replacements performed by UOA surgeon, Dr. Stephen Kayiaros, Pamela Sarch was able to return to tap dancing, her profession and lifelong passion.
Professional bodybuilder, Guy Cisternino, shares his success story of how he returned to competing and took first overall in his weight class at the 2019 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro, qualifying him for the next Mr. Olympia competition after having two shoulder surgeries performed by Dr. Christopher Doumas, hand and upper extremity specialist at University Orthopaedic Associates.
A farmer, competitive wrestler, coach and licensed athletic trainer—needless to say, UOA patient Chuck lives a very physical life. But that was interrupted by debilitating back pain. Having undergone a multi-level lumbar fusion surgery with Dr. Gino Chiappetta, Chuck has made it back to all his activities, in addition to completing a seven-hour per day, multi-day hiking trip. “Dr. Chiappetta has a great orientation to athletes,” says Chuck. “Because of him, I’m back to where I wanted to be.” Hear Chuck tell his story.
Former New York Jet and member of the “New York Sack Exchange” Joe Klecko tells us about how coming to University Orthopaedic Associates was a tremendous experience.
Lou DeRoma was performing a deadlift during his usual routine at the gym. After losing all feeling in his body from the neck down, he sought out help for his back from UOA’s Dr. Chiappetta.
With the help of Dr. Bechler and UOA, Mike Zeuli was able to return to the football field after suffering a severe knee injury.
Mary Anne was having issues using her arm and shoulder when doing regular activities like typing on her computer and hanging up towels in the bathroom. She went to Dr. James Monica at University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) who recognized her damaged rotator cuff and arthritis in the shoulder and recommended a total reverse shoulder replacement. After her surgery, Kristine Kilbride, a physical therapist at UOA followed Dr. Monica’s protocol with Mary Anne to get her range of motion back. She has made a full recovery and can now “do the things that she wants to do.”