Hand & Upper Limb Orthopedic Blog
Summary of the most recent blog posts from Orthopedic Surgeon Alejandro Badia, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Here you can find blog entries written by Dr. Badia, discussing various topics of interest within the orthopedic world.
Blog posts will be refreshed once or twice a month. Also check out our other Resources, including Infographics, Patient Testimonials, and Videos.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Promoting Greater Use of Telehealth and for good reason, Hand Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia with Tips on the Benefits of Telehealth
Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020Better Access to Health Care: Thank a Virus Virtual doctor office visits? eCare? Advanced communications technology is revolutionizing the way health services are delivered – and “we can thank a virus for helping make that happen,” says orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, author of the upcoming book, “Healthcare from the Trenches,” an insider account of the complex barriers [...]
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COVID-19 Expected to Overwhelm Hospitals; Dr. Badia and OrthoNOW® Offer Options, Tips
Posted on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020COVID-19 Expected to Overwhelm Hospitals; Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia with Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW® Offers Options, Tips Best Advice for Treating Most Orthopedic Injuries: Avoid ERs March 2020 - For effective treatment of most orthopedic injuries: avoid hospital emergency rooms. That’s the advice of noted, Florida-based orthopedic surgeon [...]
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Active Population Drives Arthroscopic Wrist Reconstruction
Posted on Thursday, March 12th, 2020Market for Wrist Surgery Up; Hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Offers Prevention Tips March 12, 2020 - Musculoskeletal joints do not age well, particularly in the wrist, a highly complex joint susceptible to injury, wear-and-tear and disease. “Wrist injury occurs in active people as well as those with arthritis and osteoporosis and is helping drive demand [...]
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Arthroscopic Options for Treating a Painful, Arthritic Thumb
Posted on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Says Joint Replacement Attractive Option for Treating Thumb Pain; Offers Tips March 10 2020 – Pain relief is more available than ever for treating a painful arthritic thumb, thanks to the development of ever-newer technologies, says Miami-based orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD. Dr. Badia, a noted specialist in disorders [...]
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Unlike Fine Wine, Shoulder Joints Don’t Get Better with Age
Posted on Thursday, February 27th, 2020Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Discusses Shoulder Impingement, Rotator Cuff Disease; Offers Tips for Reducing Risk of Shoulder Joint disorders. Unlike fine wine, shoulder joints do not get better with age. Risks for developing shoulder problems – most notably, shoulder impingement syndrome and rotator cuff disease – rise after age 50, says orthopedic [...]
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Get a Grip? It’s All About Pain for Thumb Tendonitis Patients
Posted on Friday, February 14th, 2020Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia with Tips on this Condition Affects Hand, Wrist and Offers Prevention Tips. MIAMI (PRWEB) January 16, 2020 Get a grip! That’s more than a matter of emotion for people with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, a thumb-tendon disorder. In fact, gripping anything can mean sheer pain, according to orthopedic surgeon Alejandro [...]
