Columbia Neurosurgery is expanding its presence in the Hudson Valley, with Eleonora F. Spinazzi, MD, now seeing patients at ColumbiaDoctors Goshen beginning 11/7.

Dr. Spinazzi specializes in #cerebrovascular & #endovascular #neurosurgery.

Learn more:
doctors.columbia.edu/us/ny/new-york…

1 Fellow. Unmatched surgical depth.

Our Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship offers a truly individualized training year alongside world-class faculty at @nyphospital & @ColumbiaMed.

4th-year residents: Apply via @ASSH_Hand by 11/17
➡️ bit.ly/27Hand

#OrthoFellowship

PRP 💉 is one of the things I get asked about most.
My answer: how it's made and how it's given matter as much as the shot itself. A new trial in early knee arthritis found a standardized approach beat "however each doctor does it" on pain, function, and side effects.

Hundreds of scientists recently attended the inaugural @ColumbiaPS Frontiers in Research Symposium that showcased the most innovative biomedical research conducted at Columbia University. At the end of each day of talks, well-attended poster sessions gave attendees more opportunities to learn from insights across fields and catalyze new research ideas. columbiamed.link/3X16Uep

Getting better begins with the willingness to look honestly at your own performance.

The conversation you could have handled better. The preparation you rushed. The feedback that was uncomfortable to hear.

Each offers an opportunity, if you’re willing to examine it.

In adership, experience becomes more valuable when we reflect on it, seek feedback, and make specific changes to how we work.

The next step toward mastery may begin with a simple admission: I can do this better.

linktr.ee/drchrisahmad 🔗 || Learn More ✅

#Mastery #SurgicalMastery #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #MedicalEducation #DrChristopherAhmad

Happy Orthopedic Nurses Week! 💙

Our orthopedic nurses know our patients by name and are their biggest cheerleaders. We’re grateful for the care they provide every day. Thank you for all you do!

I recently had the opportunity to contribute to NewYork-Presbyterian’s Health Matters article, “What to Know About Scoliosis: A Spine Expert’s Guide for Parents.”

I’m glad to help share this information with families. Read the full article at the link in my story!

Apply for the OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr. Leadership Fellowship! This 1-year program develops leadership skills for early-career orthopaedic surgeons and researchers. PGY3–PGY5, fellows & early-practice surgeons are eligible.

Applications due Nov. 10: bit.ly/OREF-kelly-fel…

Our chair and newly appointed president of International Board of Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons, @BillLevineMD spoke with @BeckersSpine about his vision for the future of the organization.

Read the full article at the link.
bit.ly/IBSESChallenge…

For World Arthritis Day, we’re celebrating Columbia Orthopedics PGY-3 resident @vibavmoulimd, selected for the @AOFAS and Arthritis Foundation’s Foot and Ankle Arthritis Development Program for advanced training and mentorship. Proud of our residents!

Happy PA Week from our team at Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics!

Today, we’re celebrating Physician Assistants like Amber, whose dedication has made a lasting impact on our Pediatric Orthopedics Department. Since joining our team in 2006, Amber has brought extensive experience viding exceptional care to every patient and family. Beyond her clinical work, she plays an important role in helping patients and parents better understand their care. Thank you, Amber, for all that you do for our patients and our team!

#PAweek2026 #PAweek #PediatricOrthopedics

With the influenza virus circulating, Columbia primary care doctor Kaylan Christianer says, “it’s a sign that now is an excellent time to get a flu shot.” because the vaccine takes about two weeks to reach full effectiveness. columbiamed.link/4hR8YxX

The most important conversation in the dugout may begin with five words:

“My elbow doesn’t feel right.”

What happens next says everything about the culture around that player.

Does someone listen?
Is the concern taken seriously?
Or does the player learn that honesty could cost a place on the team?

In Chapter 14 of Getting Cut, we explore the human environment surrounding UCL injury risk; the expectations, relationships, and unwritten rules that shape whether young athletes speak up or stay silent.

Coaches set that tone. Parents and teammates help reinforce it.

A supportive dugout welcomes honest communication. It recognizes fatigue. It respects recovery. And it values a player’s future beyond today’s result.

“They normalize honesty, respect recovery, and protect the future.”
— Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, Getting Cut

Before the next practice, ask your players:

“Do you feel comfortable telling us when something doesn’t feel right?”

Then make sure your response gives them a reason to keep telling you.

⚾ Share this with a coach, parent, or teammate who helps shape the game.

📖 Explore Getting Cut at gettingcut.org 🔗

ELBOWS DON’T FAIL. SYSTEMS DO.

#GettingCut #ArmCare #YouthBaseball #BaseballCoaching #PlayerDevelopment #UCL #TommyJohn #SportsMedicine

I'm a big believer that your feet can do amazing things for your balance and proprioception if you train them. Too much padding between you and the ground can impair your body's ability to know where it is in space. Minimalist shoes have a place, but if you're moving from regular t shoes, take your time and build resilience in your feet first.

How has vertebral tethering evolved for children with scoliosis?

Join Dr. John T. Braun & @mgv16 for “Advancements in Tethering” on Zoom, Oct. 19 at 11:30 AM, part of our Lunch & Learn Webinar Series.

Register below. bit.ly/AVTSystem?utm_…

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Eduardo Beauchamp shares what representation in medicine means to him and his patients.

En el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Dr. Eduardo Beauchamp comparte lo que significa la representación en medicina para él y sus pacientes.

Check out our study on return to play and performance after revision UCL reconstruction in MLB pitchers 🙌🏼🙌🏼 @drchrisahmad @OrthoColumbia

Most of us experience some form of leg cramping at one time or another, and quite often it is nothing. But how would we know if leg cramps are due to a vascular problem that requires treatment? Here's what to know: columbiasurgery.org/news/leg-cramp…

Forearm pain deserves attention. ⚾️

It may be the warning light for future UCL surgery.

New MLB research: pitchers returning after a flexor strain had 3× the hazard of UCL surgery within 1 year versus matched controls.

Association, not inevitability.

Read the study:
doi.org/10.1177/036354… ✅

⚾️ Learn more about flexor-pronator strains and their relationship with UCL injuries:
drahmadsportsmedicine.com/forearm-muscle… 🔗

@AOSSMjournals @AOSSM_SportsMed @OrthoColumbia @ColumbiaMed @USABaseball @drivelinebb @MikeReinold @EricCressey @CresseySP @BrettOwensMD

If you don't want CTE, the main thing we're trying to prevent is chronic repetitive trauma to your head. If you're fighting, you're not sparring heavy every day. If you're playing football, it's not a live practice every day. You don't use your body or your face as a weapon.
ATA1950 @JulieStammPhD @JS_Wallace52 @OrthoColumbia @drcharliepopkin @UBMDOrtho @jonpatricios @ProFootballDoc @txsportsdoc @DrSeanWheeler