Dr. Badia In The News

For frozen shoulder, the treatment not only breaks up the fibrous tissue that is restricting the movement of shoulder but it stimulates blood flow which facilitates pain relief and healing, too.”

Don’t ignore those chronic aches and pains. Like unrepaired, leaking faucets, they likely will become only worse with age. Avoid the hospital emergency room unless you suspect a hip fracture or have an open wound, or family practice doctor’s office and, instead, seek out an orthopedic specialist for examination…” Dr. Badia says.

One major hazard of drilling not discussed was the issue of plunging. Plunging occurs when the drill bit penetrates beyond the far cortex of the bone. This presents a risk of “plunging” into critical structures such as nerves or vessels. In standard orthopedic drilling, surgeons depend on tactile and auditory feedback to know when to halt progression of the drill. Between doctors, patients…

Most importantly, remain physically active. Exercise regularly to strengthen your body core and your muscles and joints,” Dr. Badia says.

I often recommend arthritis gloves, as do our hand therapists (CHT), in the late post-op phase after joint replacement or fusions in the hand and wrist, since this helps to continue reducing post-op swelling while permitting function…”

Painful, arthritic hips, knees or shoulders can make even the simplest movements impossible. To regain mobility, more people in their 40s, 50s and 60s are deciding joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is the smartest choice. And if you’re in your 70s or 80s, joint replacement can allow you to continue to live independently….”