Welcome to another edition of our #LiveSurgeryTuesday! In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia performs a thumb MCP (metacarpophalangeal) joint arthroscopy on a corrections officer who suffered a twisting injury four months ago, leading to chronic pain and severe synovitis.
Dr. Badia demonstrates a cost-effective and efficient surgical setup using a simple Chinese finger trap instead of a bulky traction tower. By utilizing an advanced thermal shrinkage technique, he is able to tighten the avulsed capsule and collateral ligament through two tiny portals—effectively treating the injury without the need for an open procedure or bone anchors.
Throughout the surgery, Dr. Badia emphasizes the critical collaboration between surgeons and specialized hand therapists, while also addressing the importance of proper subspecialist referrals in the medical system. Thank you to our global community tuning in from Mexico, Pakistan, and around the world!
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