Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - ECMC Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - ECMC Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - ECMC Hospital, Buffalo, NY

Comprehensive orthopaedic care and sports medicine for disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

ECMC’s Center for Orthopaedic Care offers comprehensive orthopaedic care to manage disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) system.

Our orthopaedics and sports medicine specialists excel in treating patients in a range of circumstances, from planned orthopaedic work to treatment of major trauma, customizing patient plans depending on what is best for each individual situation.

Each of our orthopaedics experts specializes in a specific area, so whether you need treatment for your hand, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip, or spine, you’ll receive the very best care. In addition, we have a dedicated, specialized nursing staff just for the orthopaedics department to support the specialists and surgeons who are on-site and on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To bring the best possible care to our patients, we offer two specialized facilities to deal with your orthopaedic issues.

The Foot & Ankle Center

Your feet and ankles are highly specialized structures that need highly specialized medical care for the best and most-reliable outcomes. With a reputation for excellence and the most-advanced techniques and technology, ECMC is uniquely qualified to help adult patients with a variety of orthopaedic issues that may arise in the feet and ankles. (Learn more »)

The Russell J. Salvatore Orthopaedic Unit

In 2015, ECMC proudly opened the Russell J. Salvatore Orthopaedic Unit, the newest orthopaedic, physical medicine, and rehabilitation facility in Western New York. With a focus on clinical expertise, compassionate care, and a commitment to the best orthopaedic experiences, the Unit offers:

  • 22 private suites
  • A new rehabilitation gym
  • Specialized equipment
  • Medication room
  • Nutrition service
  • Patient family lounge
  • Patient education space

CONDITIONS & DISEASES    |    Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

The Department offers treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. Some of the conditions and diseases treated here include:

  • Severe musculoskeletal trauma
  • Arthritis and joint diseases
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diabetic complications
  • Occupational injuries
  • Gout
  • Tennis elbow
  • Heel spur
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Broken bones
  • Ankle injuries (including ankle sprain)
  • Neck injuries
  • Knee injuries (including torn meniscus)
  • Back injuries
  • Chronic shoulder pain
  • Chronic rotator cuff tears
  • Sports injuries

TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES    |    Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Some of our primary areas of expertise in orthopaedics and sports medicine include:

  • Arthritis surgery
  • Total joint replacement
  • Hip replacement
    • Traditional hip replacement
    • Anterior hip replacement
    • Posterior hip replacement
  • Knee replacement
  • Total shoulder replacement
    • Reverse total shoulder replacement
    • Anatomical shoulder replacement
  • Hand surgery
  • Fracture treatment
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Foot surgery and ankle surgery
  • Shoulder surgery

The right orthopaedic treatment can make all the difference in helping patients live with less pain, more mobility and more independence. Our specialists offer a full range of expertise in orthopaedics to bring a wide range of treatment options to our patients, including:

  • Cartilage regeneration
  • Fusion and arthrodesis (a common technique to alleviate pain or disability in a joint)
  • Osteotomy and realignment
  • Skin grafting (human or synthetic skin is used to close difficult wounds)
  • Rheumatology support
  • ACL reconstruction and other ACL surgeries
  • Tendon and ligament reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (shoulder surgery)
  • Artificial knee placement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Hip replacement therapy
  • Total ankle replacement
  • Ankle arthroscopy (a minimally invasive technique used for such problems as chronic inflammation, arthritis, and cartilage fracture)
  • Ankle stabilization
  • Bunion surgery
  • Carpal tunnel surgery
  • Physical therapy

During the process, we coordinate all of your care, from pre-arrival to your full recovery. We also offer our patients a full range of on-site diagnostic and supportive care to avoid delays and frustration, including:

  • Lab work
  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • Rehabilitation

In addition, our team can refer you to third-party provider partners for:

  • Home care
  • Orthotics
  • Prosthetics
  • Other orthopaedic equipment and anything else you might need

Conditions & Diseases

CONDITIONS & DISEASES | Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

The Department offers treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. Some of the conditions and diseases treated here include:

  • Severe musculoskeletal trauma
  • Arthritis and joint diseases
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diabetic complications
  • Occupational injuries
  • Gout
  • Tennis elbow
  • Heel spur
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Broken bones
  • Ankle injuries (including ankle sprain)
  • Neck injuries
  • Knee injuries (including torn meniscus)
  • Back injuries
  • Chronic shoulder pain
  • Chronic rotator cuff tears
  • Sports injuries

Treatments & Procedures

TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES | Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Some of our primary areas of expertise in orthopaedics and sports medicine include:

  • Arthritis surgery
  • Total joint replacement
  • Hip replacement
    • Traditional hip replacement
    • Anterior hip replacement
    • Posterior hip replacement
  • Knee replacement
  • Total shoulder replacement
    • Reverse total shoulder replacement
    • Anatomical shoulder replacement
  • Hand surgery
  • Fracture treatment
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Foot surgery and ankle surgery
  • Shoulder surgery

The right orthopaedic treatment can make all the difference in helping patients live with less pain, more mobility and more independence. Our specialists offer a full range of expertise in orthopaedics to bring a wide range of treatment options to our patients, including:

  • Cartilage regeneration
  • Fusion and arthrodesis (a common technique to alleviate pain or disability in a joint)
  • Osteotomy and realignment
  • Skin grafting (human or synthetic skin is used to close difficult wounds)
  • Rheumatology support
  • ACL reconstruction and other ACL surgeries
  • Tendon and ligament reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (shoulder surgery)
  • Artificial knee placement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Hip replacement therapy
  • Total ankle replacement
  • Ankle arthroscopy (a minimally invasive technique used for such problems as chronic inflammation, arthritis, and cartilage fracture)
  • Ankle stabilization
  • Bunion surgery
  • Carpal tunnel surgery
  • Physical therapy

During the process, we coordinate all of your care, from pre-arrival to your full recovery. We also offer our patients a full range of on-site diagnostic and supportive care to avoid delays and frustration, including:

  • Lab work
  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • Rehabilitation

In addition, our team can refer you to third-party provider partners for:

  • Home care
  • Orthotics
  • Prosthetics
  • Other orthopaedic equipment and anything else you might need

Our Providers

Meet our dedicated team of providers who comprise our orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians, and work alongside our staff to deliver patient-centric health care.


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Doctors, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Physician Leadership, Chiefs of Service, Orthopaedic Clinic, Board of Directors, Members
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