Dr. Polivy Talks About Gronkowski’s Back Injury
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be undergoing surgery to treat a lingering back problem this month. Join Kenneth Polivy, M.D. and WEEI radio’s Chris Price to learn more about this injury.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be undergoing surgery to treat a lingering back problem this month. Join Kenneth Polivy, M.D. and WEEI radio’s Chris Price to learn more about this injury.
Evan Schumer, M.D. has been voted one of Boston’s top doctors. Dr. Schumer is one of three orthopedic surgeons at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to have been awarded the honor this year. Rankings are determined annually by peer nominations from other physicians.
On Tuesday, March 24 Dr. Bruce Leslie performed his 500th distal biceps tendon repair. Distal biceps tendon ruptures are an uncommon but increasingly recognized injury of the elbow. Dr. Leslie and the late Dr. Arthur Thibodeau refined this surgical technique and it was first performed by Dr. Leslie at Tufts Medical Center (at that time the New England Medical Center) in 1986.
Evan Schumer, M.D. has been nominated to Boston Magazine’s list of 2015 Best Doctors. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Schumer has earned this distinction.
Dr. Kenneth Polivy has been named to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Councilors. Congratulations Dr. Polivy! He will be serving as an advisor on relations between the AAOS and state/regional orthopaedic societies. Learn more about AAOS on their website.