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Acromioclavicular Arthritis back to top

Some joints in the body are more likely to develop problems due to normal wear and tear, or degeneration of the cartilage and joint lining. The type of arthritis that occurs due to degeneration over time is called osteoarthritis. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint, at the far end of the collarbone, is a common joint for developing osteoarthritis during middle age.[...]

Adhesive Capsulitis – Frozen Shoulder back to top

Adhesive Capsulitis, or Frozen Shoulder, is a common but poorly understood condition that can affect the shoulder in a variety of patients. Its name suggests the fact that the shoulder loses range of motion, and deep pain is a common component of this troublesome malady. Cause  Very frequently, the condition develops because of trauma to the shoulder, which can include prior surgical intervention; however, many patients develop this condition spontaneously for unknown reasons. It is commonly[...]

Amputations back to top

Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for such problems. A special case is that of congenital amputation, a congenital disorder, where fetal limbs have been cut off by constrictive bands. In some countries, amputation of the hands, feet or other[...]

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Artelon Interposition Arthroplasty back to top

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Arthritis back to top

Orthopedists often treat conditions such as osteoarthritis (the “wear and tear” form of arthritis), nerve pain, sports injuries, herniated discs, osteoporosis, and many other conditions.[...]

Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex back to top

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Arthroplasty back to top

Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to repair or remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint. This is done in most cases when cartilage has worn away and bone has been destroyed. Arthroplasty also refers to total joint replacement. To change (plasty) a joint, it can be a fusion (eliminating motion but giving stability/pain relief), a biologic arthroplasty (using tissues to alter a joint) or a replacement arthroplasty (using metal and plastic components to replace worn joint).[...]

Arthroscopic Assisted Distal Radius Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Arthroscopic Labral Repair back to top

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Arthroscopic Repair of the Scapholunate Ligament back to top

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Arthroscopic Repair of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex back to top

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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair back to top

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Arthroscopic Surgeries back to top

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Arthroscopic Tfcc Debridement back to top

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Arthroscopic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair back to top

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Arthroscopy back to top

The use of fiberoptic technology with a viewing monitor to look inside a joint to make a diagnosis and treat the problem. This can now be done in some small joints in the hand as well as wrist, elbow and shoulder.[...]

Bankart Lesion – Bankart Repair back to top

A Bankart lesion is an injury of the anterior (inferior) glenoid labrum of the shoulder due to repeated (anterior) shoulder dislocation. When this happens, a pocket at the front of the glenoid forms that allows the humeral head to dislocate into it. It is an indication for surgery and often accompanied by a Hill-Sachs lesion, damage to the posterior humeral head. It is named after Arthur Sydney Blundell Bankart, an English orthopaedic surgeon, who lived from 1879-1951.[...]

Basal Joint back to top

The basal joint is where the thumb connects with the wrist. It's also known as the carpometacarpal joint or CMC-joint. It's this joint that gives our thumb the wide range of movement. It also allows the thumb to be put into the palm of the hand. This motion is called opposition. The joint is held together by ligaments.. When you sprain your thumb you can damage those ligaments. The end of the bones in the joint are covered by cartilage. It's smooth and spongy and acts like a sort of cushion. This[...]

Basal Joint Arthritis back to top

Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand. Also called basal joint arthritis, thumb arthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage wears away from the adjoining ends of the bones that form your thumb joint (carpometacarpal joint). Thumb arthritis can cause severe hand pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple household tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. Treatment for thumb arthritis may include self-care[...]

Basal Joint Osteoarthritis back to top

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Basal Joint Replacement back to top

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Biceps Rupture back to top

A biceps rupture involves a complete tear of the main tendon that attaches the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. It happens most often in middle-aged people and is usually due to years of wear and tear on the shoulder. A torn biceps in younger athletes sometimes occurs during weightlifting or from actions that cause a sudden load on the arm, such as hard fall with the arm outstretched.[...]

Bicipital Tendonitis back to top

Bicipital tendinitis, or biceps tendinitis, is an inflammatory process of the long head of the biceps tendon and is a common cause of shoulder pain due to its position and function. The tendon is exposed on the anterior shoulder as it passes through the humeral bicipital groove and inserts onto the superior aspect of the labrum of the glenohumeral joint. Disorders of the biceps tendon can result from impingement or as an isolated inflammatory injury. Other causes are secondary to compensation for[...]

Biopro back to top

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Bony Gamekeeper’s Thumb back to top

This is a specific type of injury of the joint where the thumb joins the palm, on the index finger side of the thumb. Usually caused by a fall, some how catching the thumb on the way down. When skiing, the thumb may be injured in a fall, caught in the ski pole loop - referred to as a "ski pole thumb" - the same injury.[...]

Brachial Plexus Injury back to top

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals from the spinal cord, which is housed in the spinal canal of the vertebral column (or spine), to the shoulder, arm and hand. These nerves originate in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth cervical (C5-C8), and first thoracic (T1) spinal nerves, and innervate the muscles and skin of the chest, shoulder, arm and hand. Brachial plexus injuries, or lesions, are caused by damage to those nerves. Brachial plexus injuries, or lesions, can[...]

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Bursitis of the Shoulder back to top

A general term often referring to impingement syndrome of the shoulder This is a painful condition related to inflammation of the shoulder rotator cuff tendons. Bursitis can also occur in other lubricating sacs around joints, such as the elbow (olecranon bursitis).[...]

Capsular Shift Shoulder Surgery back to top

As a ball-and-socket joint, the head of the arm bone (humerus) forms the "ball" that connects to the shoulder blade at the glenoid cavity, the shoulder's "socket." Surrounding ligaments, called the "shoulder capsule," provide the strong connective tissue that keeps the humeral head centered in the glenoid socket. When the ligaments are stretched, due to repetitive overhead motion, capsular shift may occur. In effect, looser ligaments are less capable of maintaining shoulder stability. Through[...]

Carpal Metacarpal Surgery back to top

Degenerative arthritis (aka osteoarthritis) of the thumb carpo-metacarpal joint (CMC) is a common problem, which usually affects women beginning around the fifth decade of life. Arthritis is a condition where the articular cartilage or gliding surface of a joint becomes worn and degraded. This may ultimately result in a painful and stiff joint.[...]

Carpal Tunnel Release back to top

Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is pain and weakness in the hand that is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Description The median nerve and the tendons that flex (or curl) your fingers go through a passage called the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This tunnel is narrow, so any swelling can pinch the nerve and cause pain. A thick ligament (tissue) just under your skin (the carpal ligament) makes up the top of this tunnel. First,[...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome back to top

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is extremely common, and is a very misunderstood condition. In recent years, it has received much coverage in the press but is still not completely understood, even by the scientific community. The media has branded this condition as an occupational disease because of workers linking pain in their hands to repetitive activities, such as typing or assembly line work. Despite popular opinion, this condition is not caused by repetitive activity, although repetitive activity,[...]

Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroscopy back to top

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Carpometacarpal Joint Surgery back to top

Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand. Also called basal joint arthritis, thumb arthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage wears away from the adjoining ends of the bones that form your thumb joint (carpometacarpal joint). Thumb arthritis can cause severe hand pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple household tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. Treatment for thumb arthritis may include[...]

Carpus back to top

Carpus is anatomical assembly connecting the hand to forearm. In human anatomy, the main role of the carpus is to facilitate effective positioning of the hand and powerful use of the extensors and flexors of the forearm, but the mobility of individual carpal bones increase the freedom of movements at the wrist. In tetrapods, the carpus is the sole cluster of bones in the wrist between the radius and ulna and the metacarpus. The bones of the carpus do not belong to individual fingers (or toes in quadrupeds),[...]

Clavicle Fracture back to top

A clavicle fracture is a bone fracture in the clavicle, or collarbone. It is often caused by a fall onto an outstretched upper extremity, a fall onto a shoulder, or a direct blow to the clavicle. Many research projects are underway regarding the medical healing process of clavicle fractures.[...]

Clavicle Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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CMC Arthritis back to top

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CMC Arthroscopy back to top

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CMC Joint Surgery back to top

The joint at the base of the thumb which allows for the swivel and pivoting motions of the thumb is referred to as the basal joint or thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) joint. Because of its design, it tends to wear out and develop arthritis early in life. Basal joint arthritis is also common in people who have osteoarthritis.[...]

Collar Bone Fracture back to top

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Collar Bone ORIF back to top

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Collateral Ligament Tear back to top

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Colles’ Fracture back to top

Very common fracture at wrist involving the end of the radius forearm bone. Treated with cast or surgical means depending upon extent of displacement. Frequently seen in older patients with osteoporosis[...]

Comminuted back to top

Refers to fragmentation of a fracture. Cortisone – A generic term for a corticosteroid which is a class of drugs used to decrease inflammation and pain in either oral, intravenous or locally injectable form. It is a very helpful medication if not used excessively.[...]

Conventus back to top

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Corticosteroid back to top

Corticosteroids are a class of chemicals that includes steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and analogues of these hormones that are synthesized in laboratories. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior. Glucocorticoids such as cortisol control carbohydrate, fat and protein[...]

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome back to top

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. There is a bump of bone on the inner portion of the elbow (medial epicondyle) under which the ulnar nerve passes. This site is commonly called the “funny bone”. At this site, the ulnar nerve lies directly next to the bone and is susceptible to pressure. When the pressure on the nerve becomes great enough to disturb the way the nerve works, then numbness, tingling, and pain may be felt[...]

DeQuervain’s Release back to top

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DeQuervain’s Tendinitis – DeQuervain’s Tendinosis back to top

Dequervain’s tendinitis occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted. The word “tendinitis” refers to a swelling of the tendons. Thickening of the tendons can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when forming a fist, grasping or gripping things, or when turning the wrist. Anatomy Two of the main tendons to the thumb pass through a tunnel (or series of pulleys) located on the thumb side of the[...]

Diabetes and Hand Problems back to top

People with diabetes know that their disease may cause foot problems and are constantly on the alert for “danger” symptoms. But virtually nobody knows that diabetes is also a common element in hand problems. Do you have numbness or tingling in your fingers? This may be a complication of diabetes. Frequently, hand problems associated with diabetes are not severe, and hence are not brought to the attention of the doctor. Numbness or tingling in the fingers, often ignored until it becomes persistent[...]

Dislocation back to top

Joint dislocation, or luxation occurs when bones in a joint become displaced or misaligned. It is often caused by a sudden impact to the joint. The ligaments always become damaged as a result of a dislocation. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.[...]

Distal Bicep Repair back to top

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Distal Bicep Tear back to top

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Distal Clavicle Resection back to top

Distal Clavicle Excision is a procedure used to treat impingement in the shoulder. Shoulder impingement is a painful condition in which the space between structures in a joint narrows, causing parts to rub or pinch that normally would not, which is very painful for the patient. This procedure treats impingement in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint to return the patient to pain-free mobility.[...]

Distal Humerus Fractures back to top

The three bones that come together to form the elbow can break (fracture) in different ways. A distal humerus fracture is one type of elbow fracture. The distal humerus is the end of the upper arm bone (the humerus) that forms the upper part of the elbow. These types of elbow fractures are fairly uncommon. They account for about 2% of fractures in adults. The elbow is a complicated joint and elbow fractures can involve both of the forearm bones, as well as the humerus.[...]

Distal Humerus Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Distal Radius Arthroscopic Assisted Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Distal Radius Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Distal Radius Trauma back to top

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Dupuytren’s Contracture or Dupuytren’s Disease back to top

Dupuytren’s disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin known as fascia. This thickening occurs in the palm and can extend into the fingers. Firm cords and lumps may develop that can cause the fingers to bend into the palm, in which case it is described as Dupuytren’s contracture. Although the skin may become involved in the process, the deeper structures—such as the tendons—are not directly involved. Occasionally, the disease will cause thickening on top of the[...]

EIP Opponensplasty back to top

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Elbow Arthroplasty back to top

Elbow joint replacement (also called elbow arthroplasty) can effectively treat the problems caused by arthritis of the elbow. The procedure is also becoming more widely used in aging adults to replace joints damaged by fractures. The artificial elbow is considered successful by more than 90 percent of patients who have elbow joint replacement.[...]

Elbow Bursitis – Olecranon back to top

Bursas are thin, slippery sacs located throughout the body that act as cushions between bones and soft tissues. They contain a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows the skin to move freely over the underlying bone. The olecranon bursa lies between the loose skin and the pointy bone at the back of the elbow called the olecranon. Normally, the olecranon bursa is flat. If it becomes irritated or inflamed, more fluid will accumulate in the bursa and bursitis will develop.[...]

Elbow Dislocation back to top

Elbow dislocation is the most common dislocation in children; in adults, it is the second most common dislocation after that of the shoulder. The elbow is amazingly stable, relying more on bony anatomy configuration for stability rather than ligaments. Considerable force is necessary to dislocate the elbow; sports activities account for up to 50% of elbow dislocations, and this type of injury is more commonly seen in adolescent and young adult populations.[...]

Elbow Flexion Contracture – Stiff Elbow back to top

The causes of a stiff elbow are numerous including: post-traumatic elbow, burns, head injury, osteoarthritis, inflammatory joint disease and congenital. Types of stiffness include: loss of elbow flexion, loss of elbow extension and loss of forearm rotation. All three have different prognoses in terms of the timing of surgery and the likelihood of restoration of function. Contractures can be classified into extrinsic and intrinsic (all intrinsic develop some extrinsic component). Functional[...]

Elbow Fracture back to top

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Elbow ORIF back to top

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Elbow Replacement back to top

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Elbow Trauma back to top

The humerus of the upper arm and the paired radius and ulna of the forearm meet to form the elbow joint, a hinge joint in the upper arm. The bony prominence at the tip of the elbow is the olecranon process of the ulna. The antecubital fossa lies over the anterior aspect of the elbow. Injuries to the elbow are common and often accompanied by injury to shoulder or wrist joints. It is important to assess injuries promptly and accurately taking into account age and the mechanism of injury, particularly[...]

Electroneuromuscular Therapy back to top

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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release back to top

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Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release back to top

Release of the painful ulnar nerve at the elbow is a common operation that is virtually always done via a large open incision. At Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, we have been doing the technique endoscopically, via a mini portal incision using an endoscope to release the ulnar nerve, often called the “funny bone”. This alleviates the numbness and pain, and allows the patient to use the arm immediately as this is done in Miami (Doral) as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia. Virtually[...]

Endoscopy back to top

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor.[...]

Epicondylitis back to top

Inflammation of the bony prominences at the elbow. Lateral epicondylitis is better known as tennis elbow and medial epicondylitis is golfer’s elbow.[...]

External Fixator back to top

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FAST Procedure back to top

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Finger Amputation back to top

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Finger Articular Fracture back to top

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Finger External Fixator back to top

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Finger Fracture back to top

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Finger ORIF back to top

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Finger Reattachment – Finger Replantation back to top

Finger reattachment (or replacement) is defined as reattachment of the part that has been completely amputated.[...]

Fingertip back to top

The extreme end or tip of a finger. A finger is a limb of the human body and a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates. Normally humans have five digits, termed phalanges, on each hand (exceptions are polydactyly, oligodactyly and digit loss). The first digit is the thumb, followed by index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger or pinky. Some other languages use the same generic term for all five digits of a hand.[...]

First Extensor Compartment Release back to top

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Flexor Tenosynovitis back to top

Flexor tenosynovitis (FT) is a pathophysiologic state causing disruption of normal flexor tendon function in the hand. A variety of etiologies are responsible for this process. Most acute cases of FT are the result of infection. However, FT also can be secondary to acute or chronic inflammation as a result of diabetes, overuse, or arthritis.[...]

Fracture back to top

A break in a bone. A displaced fracture indicates a break that is out of its normal anatomic position while a comminuted fractures means it is fragmented in several pieces.[...]

Frozen Shoulder – Adhesive Capsulitis back to top

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move. Frozen shoulder occurs in about 2% of the general population. It most commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 60, and occurs in women more often than men.[...]

Fusion – Arthrodesis back to top

A surgical technique where a joint is rendered stiff in order to eliminate pain and restore stability. Certain joints, such as the distal interphalangeal and wrist, are best suited for arthrodesis, whereas others are indicated for arthroplasty (replacement) such as elbow and shoulder.[...]

Ganglion Cyst back to top

Fluid filled cyst often seen in the wrist, both dorsal and palmar aspects, that may be painful and or unsightly and require removal in that case. Ganglion cyst or a bible cyst is a rounded lump, which is generally present on a muscle tendon near a joint. It is typically noticed as a slow growing or static swelling, which is painless and does not cause any functional restriction. Historically, ganglion cysts were treated by hitting them with a bible, and hence the name, “bible cyst“. Except the[...]

Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis back to top

Glenohumeral osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint between the humeral head and the glenoid fossa of the scapula There is a loss of the cartilage that covers the joint surfaces with disappearance of the joint space, as well as a hardening of the bone surfaces with the formation of osteophytes (bone growth on the periphery of the joint). There are various causes that can lead to glenohumeral osteoarthritis. It may be due to: A degenerative arthritic-type process An old trauma An[...]

Golfer’s Elbow back to top

Golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the medial epicondyle of the elbow. It is in some ways similar to tennis elbow. The anterior forearm contains several muscles that are involved with flexing the fingers and thumb, and flexing and pronating the wrist. The tendons of these muscle come together in a common tendinous sheath, which is inserted into the medial epicondyle of the humerus at the elbow joint. In response to minor injury, or sometimes for no obvious[...]

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Hand Surgeon back to top

Specialist with either orthopedic and/or plastic surgery background with further subspecialized training in surgery of the hand and upper extremity often including the shoulder. This includes nonsurgical treatment which may include medications and therapy.[...]

Hand Tendonitis back to top

Symptoms of hand tendonitis include pain and tenderness in the hand centralized along a tendon. Tendons are usually located near joints, so many patients describe the pain as joint pain. Tendonitis pain typically worsens at night. Also, activity or movement can make the pain worse. Repetitive motion is particularly aggravating for an individual with tendonitis. Because these symptoms can also indicate other hand conditions, like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis, patients who find the pain interfering[...]

Heterotopic Ossification back to top

Is the process by which bone tissue forms outside of the skeleton.[...]

Humerus back to top

Upper arm bone that can fracture in different segments and often treated by hand surgeons particularly if any associated nerve injury.[...]

Humerus Fracture back to top

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Humerus Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Impingement Syndrome back to top

Common spectrum of shoulder problems related to degenerative problems of the rotator cuff and the overlying bursa (lubricating sac). Treatment may involve anti-inflammatories, injection, therapy and surgery, usually arthroscopic.[...]

Jersey Finger back to top

Traumatic condition, often sports related, where flexor tendon insertion ruptures near end of finger leading to incomplete flexion (bending) of digit. Opposite process of mallet finger.[...]

Joint Reconstruction back to top

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Keinbocks disease back to top

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Keloid back to top

Thickening of scar on skin of patients who have a predisposition to this type of wound healing.[...]

Kienbock’s Disease back to top

A painful condition in the wrist where a small bone called the lunate loses its blood supply (avascular necrosis) and dies leading to possible collapse of this bone and later arthritis.[...]

Labral Tear – Detached Labrum back to top

The labrum is made of a thick tissue that is susceptible to injury with trauma to the shoulder joint. When a patient sustains a shoulder injury, it is possible that the patient has a labral tear. The labrum also becomes more brittle with age, and can fray and tear as part of the aging process.[...]

Lateral Epicondylitis back to top

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Liberacion Endoscopica Tunel Cubital back to top

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Ligament back to top

Soft tissue structure that connects two bones together. Rupture or tearing can lead to pain and/or dysfunction of that joint.[...]

Ligament Injuries back to top

Sprains and strains are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Sprains describe an injury to a ligament and strains describe an injury to muscle. Treatment of both sprains and strains is important for a timely recovery.[...]

Ligament Tear back to top

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Lunate back to top

Critical bone in the wrist lying next to the scaphoid which articulates with the radius forearm bone.[...]

Lunotriquetral Ligament Tear back to top

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Mallet Finger – Baseball Finger back to top

Traumatic injury where terminal extensor tendon of finger ruptures or pulls of small bone fragment leading to inability to extend (straighten) last joint (distal interphalangeal) of finger. Read also: Mallet Finger[...]

MCP back to top

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Medial Epicondylitis back to top

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Metacarpal back to top

Long bones in the palm which articulate with the phalanges in the fingers.[...]

Metacarpal Fracture back to top

If you have a "broken hand," you have a metacarpal fracture -- an injury to the bone at the level of the palm of your hand. You have five metacarpal bones, one for each of your fingers. The metacarpal bones support the hand, and the end of the metacarpal bone forms the knuckle on the back of your hand.[...]

Metacarpal Osteotomy back to top

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty back to top

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroscopy back to top

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Articular Fracture back to top

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Replacement back to top

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Sprain back to top

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Metaphyseal Core Decompression back to top

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Microsurgery back to top

Surgical technique that requires the use of an operating microscope. This technique has nothing to do with the size of the incision but rather the use of magnification to repair small structures such as small arteries, veins and nerves that are barely visible with the naked eye. Arthroscopy uses tiny incisions but has nothing to do with microsurgery.[...]

MP Scope back to top

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MP Sprain back to top

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Neurotherapy Treatment back to top

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Obstetric Palsy – Erb’s Palsy back to top

Erb's palsy (Erb-Duchenne Palsy) is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the upper trunk C5-C6 is severed. These form part of the brachial plexus, comprising the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5-C8, and T1. These injuries arise most commonly, but not exclusively, from shoulder dystocia during a difficult birth. Depending on the nature of the damage, the paralysis can either resolve on its own over a period of months, necessitate rehabilitative[...]

Orthopedic Surgeon back to top

Surgical specialist dedicated to treatment of the musculoskeletal system, by both conservative and surgical means. They can subspecialize in areas such as the hand and upper extremity, spine, foot and ankle, pediatric etc.Osteoarthritis – Wear and tear arthritis commonly seen in older people but of unknown cause. It can be slow or rapidly progressive possibly requiring surgical treatment of a variety of joints.[...]

Osteoarthritis back to top

Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis This is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. A variety of causes—hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical—may initiate processes leading to loss of cartilage. When bone surfaces become less well protected[...]

Percutaneous Trigger Finger Release back to top

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Phalanx back to top

Bones inside fingers named according to digit and if farthest from palm (distal) or closest (proximal) .[...]

Phalanx Fracture back to top

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Physical Therapy back to top

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PIP Fracture back to top

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Platelet Rich Plasma back to top

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Platelet Rich Plasma Injection back to top

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Proximal Humerus Fracture back to top

A proximal humerus fracture is a common injury to the shoulder. Especially common in elderly individuals due to osteoporosis, proximal humerus fractures are among the most common broken bones.[...]

Proximal Humerus Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Reconstruction Using Hemi-hamate Osteochondral Graft back to top

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PRP Injection back to top

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Radius back to top

Long bone of forearm that rotates around fixed ulna to allow palm down (pronation) and palm up (supination) positions of wrist.[...]

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy back to top

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is an incompletely understood response of the body to an external stimulus, resulting in pain that is usually nonanatomic and disproportionate to the inciting event or expected healing response.[...]

Reflex Sympathetic Syndrome back to top

Painful misunderstood condition now know as complex regional pain syndrome type I. It is due to an overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and is treated with therapy , oral agents, and often a series of nerve blocks administered by a pain management specialist.[...]

Regeneten Patch back to top

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Replantation back to top

The surgical reattachment of a completely severed digit or limb. This requires the use of microsurgery and an operating team experienced in this technique. The amputated part must be kept cool in a moist gauze protected from direct contact with ice in order to minimize tissue damage until the blood flow (perfusion) is surgically re-established to the severed part.[...]

Reverse Flow Homodigital Island Flap back to top

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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty back to top

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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement back to top

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Rheumatoid Arthritis back to top

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.[...]

Rotator Cuff back to top

The rotator cuff helps lift the arm, rotate it, and extend it overhead. It is made up of the muscles and tendons of the shoulder. These muscles cover the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). This "sleeve" holds the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket. A common cuff of tendinous tissue made up of 4 separate muscle tendons that come together around the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint to help stabilize it. Tears are commonly seen in either acute or repetitive trauma and in degenerative[...]

Rotator Cuff Arthropathy back to top

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Rotator Cuff Tear back to top

Rotator cuff tears are tears of one or more of the four tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. A rotator cuff injury can include any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons. Rotator cuff tears are among the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. The tendons of the rotator cuff, not the muscles, are most commonly torn. Of the four tendons, the supraspinatus is most frequently torn as it passes below the acromion; the tear usually occurs at its point of insertion onto[...]

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis back to top

Rotator cuff tendonitis is also knows as "bursitis" or "impingement syndrome" This occurs when the rotator cuff gets irritated on the undersurface of the acromion. The reason this begins in the first place is a source of some debate. Some people are born with a "hooked" acromion that will predispose them to this problem. Others have rotator cuff weakness that causes the humerus to ride up and pinch the cuff. This means that the bursa — a water-balloon type structure that acts as a cushion between[...]

Scaphoid back to top

A kidney shaped bone in the wrist near the base of the thumb that is critical to wrist function. Fractures are common here and can lead to healing problems due to relatively poor blood supply to this bone that may require bone stimulation (with a device) and/or surgery usually consisting of bone grafting.[...]

Scaphoid Excision 4 Corner Fusion back to top

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Scaphoid Fracture back to top

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Scaphoid Nonunion back to top

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Scaphoid Open Reduction Internal Fixation back to top

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Scapholunate Ligament Tear back to top

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Shoulder Arthritis- Glenohumeral back to top

Arthritis is a condition that occurs in various joints in the body, especially in the knees, hips, and spine. It can affect any joint, but the shoulder is affected infrequently. When arthritis occurs, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones making up the joint breaks down and often flakes off into the joint. The joint becomes swollen and stiff, and the lining tissue of the joint (the synovium) becomes overgrown. Frequently, spurs will develop around the margins of the joint and can, sometimes,[...]

Shoulder Arthroscopy back to top

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Shoulder Fracture back to top

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Shoulder instability back to top

Shoulder instability and dislocation occur when the shoulder capsule is stretched or torn, and/or when the labrum is detached from the glenoid.[...]

Shoulder Osteoarthritis back to top

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Shoulder Pain back to top

Deep persistent pain in the shoulder can affect young and old alike. The causes, however, can be very different and require a thorough diagnostic process to understand the underlying problem and lead to a solution. Young active patients often feel that shoulder pain stems from overuse. This may be the case, but it is important to understand why. Current exercise regiments usually emphasize strengthening the deltoid muscles, but the rotator cuff is largely ignored. This leads to an instability syndrome[...]

Shoulder Total Joint Replacement back to top

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SLAP repair back to top

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SLAP Tear – SLAP Lesion back to top

A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the Glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity). SLAP is an acronym that stands for "superior labral tear from anterior to posterior".[...]

Subacromial Decompression back to top

The operation aims to increase the size of the subacromial area and reduce the pressure on the muscle. It involves cutting the ligament and shaving away the bone spur on the acromion bone. This allows the muscle to heal.   A nerve block is used during the operation which means that immediately after the operation the shoulder and arm may feel numb. This may last a few hours. After this the shoulder may well be sore and you will be given painkillers to help this whilst in hospital. These can[...]

Sural Nerve Graft back to top

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Suspensionplasty back to top

Suspensionplasty: Basal Joint Arthritis Suspensionplasty is the use of abductor pollicis longus (APL) tendon as sling. First, the bone at the base of thumb (trapezium) is removed. Then the APL is taken from its attachments to the carpometacarpel (CMC) and threaded to the two tunnels. One tunnel goes through the bone of the index figure. While the other goes through the thumb. The APL is stitched to another tendon to hold in its place. The overall effect is to stop the deforming force of the APL on[...]

Synovitis – Joint Swelling back to top

Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of the synovial membrane.This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to synovial fluid collection. Synovitis may occur in association with arthritis as well as lupus, gout, and other conditions. Synovitis is more commonly found in rheumatoid arthritis than in other forms of arthritis, and can thus serve as a distinguishing[...]

Tendonitis back to top

Tendinitis (informally also tendonitis), meaning inflammation of a tendon (the suffix -itis denotes diseases characterized by inflammation), is a type of tendinopathy often confused with the more common tendinosis, which has similar symptoms but requires different treatment. The term tendinitis should be reserved for tendon injuries that involve larger-scale acute injuries accompanied by inflammation. Generally tendinitis is referred to by the body part involved, such as Achilles tendinitis (affecting[...]

Tendons back to top

Soft tissue structures that connect a muscle to a bone and render function across a joint. These may require repair or even transfer to substitute function in conditions where a joint is disabled.[...]

Tenex back to top

Read medical articles and watch Tenex Videos by Dr Badia, Miami Orthopedic Surgeon This page contains all articles, testimonials, and videos related to the category TENEX PROCEDURE. You can also search for a different category, or by entering a search term in the search bar above.[...]

Tenex Percutaneous Tenotomy back to top

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Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis back to top

Lateral epicondylitis is a tendonitis commonly known as “tennis elbow” Although the majority of people with lateral epicondylitis have never played tennis. The condition causes pain on the outside portion of the elbow over a bony prominence named the lateral epicondyle. Pain occurs with activities such as grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting. As the process progresses, the pain may occur with limited activities or even at rest. Of note, a separate entity termed golfers elbow, or medial[...]

Tenosynovitis back to top

Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the cord that joins muscle to bone).[...]

TFCC Repair – Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear back to top

A TFCC tear is a tear in the triangular fibrocartilage complex, a structure found in the little finger side of the wrist. Within the forearm are 2 bones, the radius (thumb side) and the ulna (little finger side), and within the wrist there are 8 wrist bones (carpals). The TFCC sits between the ulna and 2 carpal bones, the triquetrum and lunate.  [...]

Thermal Capsular Shrinkage back to top

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Thumb Arthritis – Osteoarthritis of the Hand or Fingers back to top

Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand. Also called basal joint arthritis, thumb arthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage wears away from the adjoining ends of the bones that form your thumb joint (carpometacarpal joint). Thumb arthritis can cause severe hand pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple household tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. Treatment for thumb arthritis may include[...]

Thumb Arthroscopy back to top

Thumb arthroscopy is a safe and effective technique. It’s a reliable procedure that offers the orthopedic surgeon a chance to directly evaluate the status of the joint. Like the other endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures at OS, the Thumb Arthroscopy is minimally invasive meaning patients are able to start their recovery sooner than the alternatives. By leaving little to no scarring, the surgeon reduces the risk of infection which allows the patient to return to their life quickly and with a[...]

Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroscopy back to top

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Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis back to top

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Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty back to top

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Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis back to top

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Thumb Carpometacarpal Total Joint Arthroplasty back to top

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Thumb CMC Joint Replacement back to top

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Thumb CMC OA back to top

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Thumb CMC Scope back to top

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Thumb CMC Total Joint Replacement back to top

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Thumb Pain back to top

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Thumb Replacement back to top

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Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair back to top

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Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear back to top

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Tommy John Surgery back to top

Tommy John Surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical graft procedure in which the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The procedure is common among collegiate and professional athletes in several sports, most notably baseball. The procedure was first performed in 1974 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe, then a Los Angeles Dodgers team physician who served as a special advisor[...]

Total Elbow Arthroplasty back to top

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Total Elbow Replacement back to top

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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty back to top

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Total Shoulder Replacement back to top

Although shoulder joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain. Shoulder replacement surgery was first performed in the United States in the 1950s to treat severe shoulder fractures. Over the years, shoulder joint replacement has come to be used for many other painful conditions of the shoulder, such as different forms of arthritis. Today, about 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year, according[...]

Total Wrist Arthroplasty back to top

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Trapezium Bone – Greater Multangular Bone back to top

The trapezium bone (greater multangular bone) is a carpal bone in the wrist. It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel. The trapezium is distinguished by a deep groove on its anterior surface. It is situated at the radial side of the carpus, between the scaphoid and the first metacarpal bone (the metacarpal bone of the thumb). It is homologous with the first distal carpal of reptiles and amphibians.[...]

Trauma back to top

In medicine, however, the words trauma patient usually refer to someone who has suffered serious and life-threatening physical injury potentially resulting in secondary complications such as shock, respiratory failure and death.[...]

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair back to top

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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear back to top

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Trigger Finger back to top

Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb. It can limit finger movement. When you try to straighten your finger, it may lock or catch before popping straight out. Anatomy Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bone. When muscles contract, tendons pull on bones. This is what causes some parts of the body to move. The muscles that move the fingers and thumb are located in the forearm, above the wrist. Long tendons – called the flexor tendons[...]

Tumor back to top

A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. While cancer is by definition malignant, a tumor can be benign, pre-malignant, or malignant, or can represent a lesion without any cancerous potential whatsoever.[...]

UCL Tear back to top

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Ulnar Collateral back to top

Long bone of forearm (fixed) starting at elbow tip and going to small finger side of wrist.[...]

Upper Arm ORIF back to top

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Wrist Arthritis back to top

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Wrist Arthrodesis back to top

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Wrist Arthroscopic Debridement back to top

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Wrist Arthroscopic SL Repair back to top

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Wrist Arthroscopic TFCC Repair back to top

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Wrist Arthroscopy back to top

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Arthroscopy utilizes a small fiber optic instrument called an arthroscope that enables the surgeon to see inside the joint without making large incisions into the muscle and tissue. The wrist is a complex joint with eight small bones and many connecting ligaments. Arthroscopic surgery can be used to diagnose and treat a number of conditions of the wrist, including chronic wrist pain, wrist fractures, ganglion[...]

Wrist Fracture back to top

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Wrist Fusion back to top

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Wrist ORIF back to top

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Wrist Pain back to top

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Wrist Sprain back to top

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Dayana Apaid Villedrouin
Dayana Apaid Villedrouin
17:00 17 Nov 22
I had a bicycle accident which led me to Jackson Memorial Main in Miami Florida where I was operated on the arm fir two... broken bones. The surgery was unsuccessful the bones reopened so I came to Dr Badia to my rescue where he performed a secondary surgery. Between the customer care from the whole staff and the doctors show of concern and expertise they really are the best chiropractor for me in miami. They have done surgeries on friends, my mom, elderly friends and everyone has only great things to say.read more
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Joe Montas
14:36 31 Oct 22
A year after surgery visited Dr. Badia for follow up. X-ray and consultation showed all in order. Personally a feel my... wrist and hand stronger. Happy I visited Alejandro and got my surgery in his hand shoulder center!!read more
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Charles Jamieson
13:29 20 Oct 22
After waiting years in Canada for treatment that never arrived, finally decided to get the elbow fixed with a procedure... (FDA approved in the US) not available anywhere else. Super hi-tech and I feel better already. There were 3 visiting surgeons from Germany and Spain during my operation to learn the methodology. My surgeon said no interest from Canada. 🤦read more
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Dr. Badia is fantastic! He is excellent with his patients and takes as much time as necessary with you to answer all of... your questions and to get to know you. To him, you're not simply a number! He genuinely cares about his patients! His clinic's staff is very friendly and easygoing, and the overall experience during my time there was excellent. As an observer in his program, I not only learned a lot about what it takes to be a wonderful doctor, but I also learned a few things that I will put into practice in the future. If you are searching for a top-notch hand or shoulder surgeon, Dr. Badia is the man for the job!read more
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21:48 18 Aug 22
Dr Badia is simply the best in what he does. He is very passionate about patients care and education. No where I have... seen that, so much of time and effort is put to create such an awareness amongst the patients. His knowledge and skills are in abundance..Walk into his library and you will see tons of books and international papers that he has published and yet he still looks forward to learn on new products and techniques. No wonder he is a World Renowned Hand Surgeon.read more
Tara Wood
Tara Wood
18:02 08 Aug 22
My husband was a workman’s comp patient and was first sent to a different orthopedic.. We were not happy with that... doctor and switched to Dr. Badia. We are so happy he did. Dr. Badia not only took his time answering our ton of questions, he was most importantly an amazing surgeon. We highly recommend him and his entire staff!read more
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alexander barro
00:10 22 Jun 22
The nurses were very attentive so was the doctor any problems I've had have been minimal and I do recommend the doctor... for his service and my hand thank youread more
Debbie Loudermilk
Debbie Loudermilk
06:02 15 Jun 22
If I could give Dr. Badia and his staff a 10, I would! I can not say enough good things about Dr. Badia, his staff, and... the facilities that I was treated in. I am 54 years old and for the past 4 and 1/2 years I HAD horrible post traumatic Left wrist arthritis. I underwent multiple cortisone injections, 4 different surgeries by 3 different hand surgeons, and countless hours of physical and occupational therapy. Between the immobility and debilitating pain, my life was slowly slipping through my hands. I researched the internet and truly felt in my heart that I needed a total wrist replacement, however, all but 1 of the 6 doctors told me "no, you need to fuse your wrist". I was devastated! The 1 surgeon that said she could do it was not very positive about doing it and guaranteed me a 100% chance of a complication and did not know if I would regain any more movement from my wrist.It was by divine intervention that I decided to surf the web one more time and I found Dr. Badia! I preceded with a tele health referral as I live in northeast Georgia. When he said that I needed a total wrist replacement and that he could do it, my jaw hit the floor! From that point on, everything moved quickly and very easily, at least from their end. My surgery was 4 weeks ago today. My operative note read that I had -30 degrees flexion in my wrist, (negative 30 degrees). Yesterday in therapy, my therapist measured me at 22 degrees!! That is a whole 52 degrees!! I am ecstatic! My pain level is so much lower than it was and it only hurts when I have overdone my therapy or swimming. If you are reading this and you have wrist problems, look no further! You owe it to yourself to at least do a referral. I did not even realize how truly bad it was until I began to recover. I am very quickly regaining my life back! Thank you Dr. Badia and staff, you have been a complete game changer!read more
JMichael Burdine
JMichael Burdine
16:08 15 May 22
I was told my rotator cuff repair was going to take 9-12 months to heal from surgery, limited range of motion and a... likelihood of residual pain for 1-2 years by two sports medicine Drs in Houston. Dr Badia repaired mine and I had full range of motion in 6-9 weeks and near 100% pain free in 3-4 months, 95 % pain free 6 weeks after surgery. Needed zero pain meds post-op from expert regional anesthesia and fantastic surgical repair. I am 65 and back to martial arts, swimming an hour a day and lifting weights. I am a year out and can't tell I had surgery. Best results I could ever expect. Being a physician my compliments don't come frequently but I highly recommend Dr Badia !! Outstanding results, outstanding Dr.read more
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12:34 30 Mar 22
I have been a long time a patient of Dr. Alejandro Badia. I consider him the best in the world if you have any problem... with your hands or shoulders. He has treated my daughter, my wife and myself with different illnesses related to those extremities. We could not have been in better hands. He has always been available to us no matter the circumstances, day or night. I consider him to have the most qualified, courteous and most professional staff working for him. I wish this Government would take in consideration the suggestions offered by Dr. Badia in his book to solve the present healthcare crisis that we are confronting in our nation today.read more
Richard Pagano
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17:23 21 Mar 22
Amazing!Dr Badia and staff are at the top off their field of expertise. Best surgical experience I ever had. In... addition I must give a special thank you to my anesthesiologist he listened to my concerns and brought through the surgery beautifully.Thank you all much appreciation.read more
Cristian Falconi
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18:42 14 Feb 22
Last year I suffer a horrible accident where I had 4 of my fingers severed from both of my hands, after going through... medical procedure I was told I had to get my 4 fingers amputated after looking for help Dr Badia was the only one to give me a chance to save my hands.He not only gave me hope, his knowledge about the situation and the correct procedure for me to follow calm me and I understand at that point that I had a second chance, after several surgeries and months of rehabilitation not only physical but emotional to cause I got to admit all the staff was involved with my rehabilitation everyone helped me in some way for me to get better, the therapy and all the staff make my recovery faster.It's been a year since my accident and all I can say is that thanks to Dr. Badia knowledge and expertise today I have a chance to live a normal live.read more
Bessie Bickham
Bessie Bickham
15:58 24 Jan 22
I was referred to Dr Badia by my co-worker who also had a trigger finger. Dr Badia performed surgery on me with great... success. He told me that I would feel results immediately which I did. The staff is amazing, very professional and friendly. With a number of females working in a office sometimes you get attitudes but not one visit did I experience any negative energy from anyone. Dr Badia is the best. He was very informative and he knows his craft extremely well. In addition to him being an exceptional great doctor he’s good on the eyes, even with these mask on. I highly recommend him to anyone.read more
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David Brown
16:00 03 Jan 22
I'm very grateful for Nadia hand and shoulder. They did a great job repair my torn looking in my wrist and reset my... bones Dr Nadia took his time and explain everything concerning the injury to procedure and the recovery that was awesome to me after what I've went through with the previous doctors. The rehab department was awesome as well very nice people I felt like family I look forward each week to visiting them because of the beautiful personalities that operating at office overall I give the staff five stars it would truly a blessed experience that made me feel comfortable and welcome thank you to everyone played a part in my healing God blessread more
Gavin Russell
Gavin Russell
19:34 16 Dec 21
I came from the Bahamas with excruciating elbow pain. Consulted with Dr. Badia and set up the procedure. Which was done... very quickly. Today 48 hours later I have only a little tenderness at the surgical site but the pain I came with is 95% gone. Dr Badia and his team are amazing. Would recommend to anyone.read more
Mochi
Mochi
16:18 13 Dec 21
It might be hard to campare with others since this was my first broken bone, but I let me point out how professional... and helpful this guys are. My clavicle was in pieces after falling of my road bike on a race, one month later I have full movement and not pain at all. Dr Badia and his team are great, thank you guys.read more
Daniel Diaz
Daniel Diaz
14:14 06 Dec 21
My hands really were in the best hands! Really amazing team. After 5 months having an injured wrist that hindered most... of its movement, I was seen at OrthoNow first and they determined my scaphoid injury was surgical. Dr. Badia was able to take me in the same day. Now im able to have back most of its mobility! It was truly an amazing work.read more
Luis Camejo
Luis Camejo
16:23 21 Oct 21
One of my employees suffered an injury at work and I was able to get an appointment immediately with Dr.Badia. I was... told at an urgent care that it was surgical but Dr.Badia took care of it with an MP block cast and he will be back to work in 2 weeks!read more
tori jett
tori jett
15:41 14 Oct 21
Dr. Badia is amazing and so attentive to his patients. I’m a division 1 golfer and he’s the reason I’ll be making a... full recovery soon! His staff is very professional and makes everything very easy.read more
Roxie Romney
Roxie Romney
16:01 07 Oct 21
Hello I would just like to share what it is I have experience here with Dr. Bhatia’s facility and would like to... emphasize the fact that this is an incredible facility for the injury I had which was a rotator cuff tear. From the time that I actually arrived with the injury I was put in the capable hands at their facility then when I had the shoulder surgery it was a huge success for me, I also received the bedded attention with care and support that was equally as incredible……I can’t speak enough about the therapy facility as well which is also located at the same location at Dr. Badia’s Office…….They have my full respect and appreciation for their outstanding work and service as I am living proof of what I experience hand benefited from and will not hesitate to refer anyone to them cheersread more
Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight
12:56 04 Oct 21
Simply incredible, I was in awe of how organized and structured the whole clinic is. Dr. Badia gave me another chance... at playing my favorite sport, by repairing my shoulder, and for that I am forever grateful.read more
Catalina De Armas
Catalina De Armas
14:39 26 Aug 21
Best doctor ever . They took care of my daughters elbow fracture and assisted us in finding a follow up appointment in... México. The treatment for international patients was VIP. We felt heard and guided throughout the process. The team communicated efficiently and made the process very simple .read more
Jamee Wilson
Jamee Wilson
19:01 15 Jul 21
We brought our 17 year old son to Dr. Badia for a hand injury suffered playing baseball. From the moment we walked in... to the office, everyone was kind and attentive. He ended up needing surgery and the entire process was extremely smooth and again, everyone we came in contact with was amazing. The office and surgery center are in the same building so it is very convenient. We had been to other doctors for this same injury several years ago and the injury kept getting misdiagnosed so it was great that Dr. Badia diagnosed the problem and took care it so my son doesn’t have to deal with it anymore.read more
Willy G.
Willy G.
15:19 12 Jul 21
I had a really severe thumb break into 3 PCs. My Finger was in the shape of a Z. I remembered OthroNow and went to Dr... Badia. Was best decision I could make, had surgery next day and was successful. My thumb looks great and doing great. Their staff is amazing from full service of urgent care, to his doctor office staff, surgery center, and their therapy staff is amazing. I would highly recommend them especially for full service from beginning to end.read more
Lia L
Lia L
18:00 25 Jan 21
Not good for pediatric patients . Long wait time, so had a lot of ppl waiting. Would not let me wait on chaira... outside of xray room but rather in the outside waiting room even though my child was only 10. Don’t take pediatric patients if you can’t properly accommodate one guardian.read more
Maria Santos
Maria Santos
01:45 06 Nov 20
I am really satisfy with my hand surgery that was done by Dr. Alejandro Badia, and I want to thanks all the... professional personal and staff that always are very kind. I highly recommended!read more
Najlaa Bayram
Najlaa Bayram
03:45 02 Nov 20
Dr. Badia is an outstanding Dr and surgeon. I first sought his expertise, in late 2013, after a misdiagnosis and a... botched surgery by another Dr that left me with unbearable pain and unable to move my right hand for months.After doing some research online, looking for some excellent hand surgeons, a lot of articles came up praising Dr. Badia's expertise and competence. I sent him an email explaining what happened, how the pain started and asked for his opinion. To my surprise,I received a thorough response the same day with detailed information.I right then decided to drive 4hours to go see him; I must say it was the best decision I made. From the 1st visit, Dr. Badia performed surgery to fix the initial issue and later did another surgery to correct the botched one; I couldn't be happier with the results.Earlier this year, I slipped and injured my left wrist. I made another trip to Miami and once again Dr. Badia came to the rescue. He did surgery on my left wrist after the conservative treatment didn't fully help and at the same time did a cubital nerve release on my right elbow that instantly stopped the pain I've been having.I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Badia; he's a true expert and an outstanding surgeon. His staff is very kind, professional, friendly and truly cares.read more
danadenni
danadenni
21:18 17 Oct 20
My husband and I contacted Dr Badia for my hand issues. I had researched approximately five hand specialists in... Florida and one in New York city before I found Dr Badia about an hour away from us.My husband and I went to Doral, Florida and the minute I met Dr Badia I knew he was going to do my surgery.He has personality plus !!! and loves what he does. He is kind, patient and listens to his patients. He respects your hands !Dr Badia was highly recommended and I am so glad that we found him. He did the surgery on my hand and with a bit of rehab it healed better than I expected and my pain was gone !Dr Badias office personnel are wonderful ! It is quite obvious that they love working there with him and that they love their jobs. My husband and I have never experienced an office with so many helpful and caring people.We both recommend Dr Badia. We still drive to his office for anything to do with hand issues and he takes care of whatever it is. We both trust our hands ONLY to him ! He is a gem.read more
Yohann Dessureault
Yohann Dessureault
02:25 01 Oct 20
I first contacted Dr. Badia's clinic after I injured my hamate bone. I needed a surgery and someone in my family that... knew Dr. Badia convinced me that he was one of the best if not the best hand surgeon in the world. I am a high level Baseball player so I needed treatments in order to get back on the field as soon as possible. I have been able to book an appointment the next week which was great. I'm Canadian which made it tougher with my insurance company, but Dr. Badia's team has been really helpful with that, they sent numerous emails and even made some calls with the company to make sure I would not have any fees related to the consultation and surgery. The surgery went really well, without any complication and I don't think it would have been as quick and easy with anyone else than Dr. Badia and his team. I would definitively recomand Badia Hand to Shoulder Center to anyone in the need of treatments.read more
David Carvallo
David Carvallo
15:29 31 Aug 20
I injured my shoulder right as we entered into a lockdown due to a pandemic. It was next to impossible to get anyone to... see me and assess my injury. Dr. Badia and his team, following carefully laid out safety protocols, were able to bring me in, have x-rays, MRI and thorough review of the findings all in ONE visit!!! I was given an interim treatment plan to bridge the gap as surgeries were restricted due to COVID-19. As soon as surgeries resumed, I was scheduled for my procedure. To say that both Dr. Badia and his team are amazing is an understatement.They helped me handle a difficult insurance approval process to ensure I had the best surgeon treating me and my procedure at The Surgery Center at Doral and communication with my PCP and Cardiologist was excellent.Everyone made me feel very safe and confident that I was in the best possible setting where I wouldn’t be exposed to needless risk in a traditional hospital. The results of my surgery so far have been amazing. I’ve had next to no pain post-op and my recovery is coming along at lightning speed thanks Dr. B’s amazing talent and the dream team he has at OrthoNow where I have been undergoing physical therapy. I couldn’t say enough good things about him and the team. His expertise and dedication to providing the best possible care using cutting edge technology make for patient centered care and well being vs. insurance driven red tape so often seen today. Highly recommend Dr. Badia!read more
Ruth Rheaume
Ruth Rheaume
22:34 11 Aug 20
I went to Dr. Badia with a bad infection in my nail. He is so good at what he does and took care of me with such... concern. Gigi is the sweetest, cutest thing ever, who also made sure that I was comfortable and helped so I would not be nervous. The whole staff makes you feel like family. Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart and I would recommend Dr. Badia's expertise and his office to anyone. So, if you have an injury or a problem, please go see him.read more
Mark Ferry
Mark Ferry
20:51 05 Aug 20
Tele-med conference with Dr. Badia and staff regarding "golfer's elbow"
Richard Chung
Richard Chung
11:49 23 Jul 20
Staff was very welcoming and accommodating.. Dr. B. was very professional and caring.He seems to be a driving... innovator and in improving the lives of patients in the South Florida area.read more
julio hernandez
julio hernandez
17:05 15 Jul 20
Dr Badia is the best orthopedic surgeon in Miami hands down. I need surgery because of a multiple fracture in my left... forearm. Went to other doctors (UM, mount Sinai) and they didn’t promise me I would recover 100% of my injuries and told me I would not be able to do sports again.Dr Badia did tell me I would heal 100% and it’s true. I did a much simpler surgery and fixed me in no time.Would recommend to anyone. Two thumbs upread more
Deb Duro
Deb Duro
17:19 07 Jul 20
Wonderful practice very welcoming staff and amazing service with top notch technology. I was a patient and I am a... colleague of Dr Badia and had the best treatment for my hand injury got diagnosed in the spot with a 3D Ultrason super modern technology and treated at the same moment. Really superb experience being a physician I absolutely recommended Dr Badia Hand and Shoulder Center at OrthoNOW!read more
Leonard Wolfson
Leonard Wolfson
19:42 04 Nov 19
Excellent visit. I injured my finger yesterday and was seen today by Dr. Badia. The staff was friendly and very... efficient and the doctor spent more than enough time explaining what was going on and explaining my options. Truly a great experience.read more
Luisa Alfonso
Luisa Alfonso
16:25 06 Sep 19
The Dr and staff are professional and friendly. I’m happy I came here and I received the attention and answers I... needed. I had injured my hand and I left the office feeling better. Thank you all for everything!!!read more
Robledo Aybar
Robledo Aybar
16:30 09 Aug 19
Due to a fall, I fractured my wrist in late Nov. 2018. Dr Badia and his team helped me overcome this issue and today... I’m working, and back on my bike and running. The best service and experience!read more
Ellen Westbrook
Ellen Westbrook
23:08 29 Jul 19
Staff displayed professionalism and caring. Dr. Badia was as enthusiastic as I was about this surgery to improve the... function of my hand. The surgical day process was smooth; I was kept informed every step of the way. I felt comfortable and safe.read more
victor mendelsohn
victor mendelsohn
02:37 30 May 19
From the first call I made to Dr. Badia‘s office I was impressed by the professionalism of the person who answered the... phone. When I arrived at the office for my appointment I was once again greeted in a professional manner. This professionalism radiated through all of the team. I hadn’t seen Dr. Badia for over 10 years and he greeted me as if we’ve been in contact with each other for years.read more
Alexander Aguiar
Alexander Aguiar
18:19 24 Apr 19
From my first visit the staff as well as the Dr. Badia have been exceptionally professional and caring. I had an injury... to my pinky finger, the required a placement of a rod in order to align. The surgery went well and was scheduled right away. The office staff has been amazing with scheduling and confirming appointments. Overall I am very happy with the care i received as well as the results. My finger healed and my range of motion has also gotten much better. Thank you Dr. Badiaread more
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