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OrthoConnecticut, in conjunction with Danbury Hospital, are delighted to share a significant achievement – Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS). The Gold Seal underscores Nuvance Health’s dedication to providing exceptional and secure spine care services. It signifies that Danbury Hospital has consistently met and exceeded rigorous performance standards set by The Joint Commission. Pride in this accomplishment is echoed by Dr. Justin Paul, OrthoConnecticut Spine Specialist and Chief of Orthopedics at Danbury Hospital. He expresses his inspiration by the collective efforts that led to this certification. According to Dr. Paul, this achievement reinforces what the medical community already knows – that spine surgery and total joint procedures are confidently entrusted to the hands of experts and top-notch talent at Danbury Hospital. This recognition not only reaffirms the excellence of OrthoConnecticut’s spine care services but also highlights the dedication of our medical professionals to continuous improvement and the highest quality standards as both Dr. Justin Paul and Dr. Abiola Atanda perform spine surgeries out of Danbury Hospital. We invite you to delve deeper into the details of this remarkable achievement and its implications for

HOPCo expands East Coast footprint with one of the largest MSK platforms in the region Danbury, CT (November 13, 2023) – OrthoConnecticut, one of Connecticut’s largest MSK multi-specialty practices, has announced that they have partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the national leader in musculoskeletal practice and clinical outcomes management solutions and the country’s largest orthopedic value-based care organization.  A leader in MSK care throughout the region, OrthoConnecticut consists of 48 musculoskeletal providers and has 9 locations across Connecticut.  The practice’s Centers of Excellence provide integrated treatment by a team of orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, imaging specialists and support staff. The practice helps patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal health.  OrthoConnecticut was formed after the merger of Coastal Orthopaedics, Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics and Connecticut Pain Care.  “Our intention to join forces and become OrthoConnecticut was always to combine best practices so as to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients,” said Dr. Michael Brand, President of OrthoConnecticut.  “Now that we have consolidated into one platform, we knew we would benefit from an experienced partner that could provide a proven infrastructure for continued growth and accelerated market transformation.  We witnessed how HOPCo helped enhance practices

Brought to you by OrthoConnecticut Stretching before and after a run is important to prevent injury, muscle stiffness and pain.  There are differing opinions about whether you should stretch before or after running, but both are valuable.  Stretching beforehand maximizes your flexibility so you can get the most out of your run, while stretching after a run prevents muscles from becoming stiff and painful. There are numerous stretches you can do to warm up and increase flexibility. However, if you forget to do your stretches at home before you leave for your run, here are some easy stretches you can do outside, without the aid of special equipment, right before and after you run. Standing Quad Stretch When the primary thigh muscles, the quadriceps (or quads), become tight, it can lead to misalignment of the hips and back, along with knee pain. To stretch the quads: Stand up straight with your feet apart, directly below your hips. Bend the right knee and bring the right foot up behind you toward the buttocks, and grab with your right hand. Keep the right knee pointed toward the ground and gently push the hips forward slightly, keeping the knees and thighs together.  You

First Selectman Rudy Marconi joined Ridgefield Chamber and the OrthoConnecticut doctors and staff for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the practice’s new Ridgefield location at the Executive Pavilion, 90 Grove Street, Suite 107. OrthoConnecticut’s new Ridgefield office is a modern facility with ample parking and all the amenities and features that patients have come to depend on from the state’s premier orthopedic group, OrthoConnecticut. These include physician expertise, expert diagnostics and treatment plans, the finest surgical technique, state-of-the-art imaging, prompt follow-ups, easy accessibility, and compassionate orthopedic care throughout a patient’s recovery journey.

Our hearts go out to the Fornshell family, on the passing of Robert P. Fornshell, MD. Dr. Fornshell, 96, was a founding member of our practice, and an integral part of forging a strong medical and orthopedic community in the area. A gentle, kind, and caring physician, Dr. Fornshell was a respected colleague and talented surgeon. We are forever grateful for his legacy and are honored to carry it forward at OrthoConnecticut. Our thoughts are with the Fornshell family at this time. Read Obituary ›

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OrthoConnecticut’s Ridgefield office has relocated to 90 Grove Street, Suite 107 Ridgefield, Connecticut – As of February 1st, OrthoConnecticut’s Ridgefield office has relocated to 90 Grove St., Suite 107, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The new Ridgefield office is a modern facility with ample parking and all the amenities and features that patients have come to depend on from the state’s premier orthopedic group, OrthoConnecticut. These include physician expertise, expert diagnostics and treatment plans, the finest surgical technique, state-of-the-art imaging, prompt follow-ups, easy accessibility, and compassionate orthopedic care throughout a patient’s recovery journey. “We are excited to welcome patients to our new location providing access to the highest quality orthopedic care for the complete range of orthopedic and joint issues, right in the heart of Ridgefield,” says Dr. Michael Brand, President of OrthoConnecticut.  OrthoConnecticut’s Ridgefield office provides treatment for children and adults for every type of musculoskeletal issue. The practice’s highly trained, board-certified, orthopedic surgeons who see patients in Ridgefield are Dr. Michael Brand, Dr. Angelo Ciminiello, Dr. James DePuy, Dr. John Dunleavy and Dr. Ross Henshaw, many of whom have lived and worked in Ridgefield and surrounding towns for many years. Also seeing patients in the Ridgefield office is Dr. Eugene Zeitler, who practices chiropractic and rehabilitative