Upstate Orthopedics

Specializing In Everything Orthopedic

"We weren't understood until we were at Upstate Orthopedics."

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Ewa's Testimonial

"There's this connection here. They don't just focus on what's wrong  they want to know more about who you ARE."

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Mike's Testimonial

"There was never a moment where we were talked to like there wasn't time for us."

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Scotty's Testimonial

"Years into recovery, Sara holds her newborn son in the very arm that others said couldn't be saved."

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Sara's Testimonial

News

August 26th, 2010

To ice or not to ice? That is the question.

Dr. Cannizarro's article on the benefits of baseball pitchers icing their arms appears in the Fall 2010 issue of "Central New York Sports".

Read the full article here.

July 2nd, 2010

Upstate Orthopedics' Dr. Harley Surprised by the Fura's New Book!

Scotty Fura has been a patient of Dr. Brian Harley's for over 6 years and today, Dr. Harley was surprised by a visit from Scotty and his family presenting him with an autographed book entitled "Scotty's Way". Jen Fura, Scotty's mom, wrote the book to share all of the wonderful things her son does by figuring it out "his way". When he was 2-1/2, he was in an accident that resulted in the loss of his right arm. You can read more about Scotty's story on the Upstate Orthopedics site.

News 9 in Syracuse joined us in surprising Dr. Harley - view the coverage here.

"Scotty's Way" can be ordered online and you can also follow Scotty and Jen's autographing tour and story on the book's Facebook page.

May 12th, 2010

Cortland resident wins award for research

Postdoctoral fellow James Wernle is award the New Investigator Recognition award from the Orthopaedic Research Society. Wernle's work on radiation therapy used to treat cancers and their effects to bone was one of only 10 chosen from 860 submissions.

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February 4th, 2010

An amazing story of survival and recovery.

An amazing story of survival and recovery. After falling from a tree stand, Sal LoMascolo undergoes spinal cord fusion surgery by Upstate Orthopedics' Dr. William Lavelle and is now in the midst of a remarkable recovery!

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December 8th, 2009

News10 Now covers the Upstate Bone & Joint Center's ribbon cutting event.

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December 1st, 2009

Central New York MD News showcases Upstate Orthopedics in their November 2009 issue

November 30th, 2009

Their peers chose them as the BEST!

Congratulations to Dr. Albanese, Dr. Damron, Dr. P. Scerpella and Dr. Tallarico for their honor in The Good Life Central New York magazine.

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November 15th, 2009

Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Upstate Orthopedics was recently featured in the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce newsletter as an economic champion.

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November 1st, 2009

Our own Dr. John Cannizzarro was recently featured in the Post Standard

Our own Dr. John Cannizzarro was recently featured in the Post Standard re. his work as team doctor with the New York Jets Training Camp in Cortland, NY. He was a former assistant team doctor for the Indianapolis Colts and is currently the doctor for the Syracuse Chiefs and several local high schools.

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Hand and Wrist / Microsurgery, Shoulder & Elbow

Kevin Setter, MD
Hand and Wrist / Microsurgery, Shoulder & Elbow