Dr. Badia In The News

Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is more likely due to hormonal changes, underlying inflammatory diseases, simple wrist anatomy – even genetics, says Dr. Badia

For early carpal tunnel syndrome, it’s very common for doctors to prescribe that a patient wear a splint at night,” says Badia.

What a hand doctor does is to treat any disorders regarding to the hand and upper limb orthopedic problems. A third of what I do personally is trauma related… ,”

The OrthoNOW app will provide guidance and information for coaches and young athletes, and for other sports enthusiasts as well, to decide when it’s time to come off of the bench and likewise, when it might be time to come off the field,”

According to Dr. Badia, “People are challenged because of a flawed system. Staff at insurance companies with no medical training dictate what constitutes reimbursable care…

Acromioclavicular. The word may tie the tongue, but if that shoulder joint develops osteoarthritis, the pain and stiffness will let you know exactly where it is located, according to Dr. Alejandro Badia, noted upper-limb expert and orthopedic surgeon and author of the recently published book Healthcare from the Trenches.