Carpal Tunnel Release using WAVR
Discover how a quick, innovative endoscopic carpal tunnel release procedure, enhanced by virtual reality, can alleviate pain and expedite recovery with minimal scarring and disruption.
Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS es un cirujano de mano y cirujano ortopédico de las extremidades superiores que trata problemas ortopédicos de la mano y la muñeca, el brazo y el antebrazo, el codo y el hombro en el Badia Hand to Shoulder Center en Doral, Florida. Anteriormente se desempeñó como jefe de cirugía de mano en el Baptist Hospital de Miami.
El Dr. Badia estudió fisiología en la Universidad de Cornell y obtuvo su título de médico en la Universidad de Nueva York (NYU), donde también se formó en ortopedia. A una subespecialización (fellowship) en cirugía de mano en el Allegheny General Hospital en Pittsburgh le siguió una subespecialización en trauma AO en Friburgo, Alemania.
Dirige un activo programa internacional de subespecialización en cirugía de mano y forma parte del consejo editorial de dos revistas especializadas. Durante una década, organizó una reunión anual en Miami para cirujanos y terapeutas dedicada a la artroscopia y artroplastia de los miembros superiores.
En 2005, el Dr. Badia cofundó el mundialmente reconocido Miami Anatomical Research Center (M.A.R.C.), el laboratorio de entrenamiento quirúrgico en cadáveres más grande del mundo. Es miembro fundador del American Hand Institute, un grupo de expertos y una empresa emergente (start-up) de dispositivos médicos enfocada en soluciones mínimamente invasivas para la patología de la mano, la muñeca y el codo.
En 2008, completó el Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, un centro clínico totalmente integrado para los miembros superiores que también abarca el Surgery Center at Doral, servicios de rehabilitación y un centro de imágenes por resonancia magnética (MRI). Más recientemente, el Dr. Badia inauguró OrthoNOW®, el primer centro de atención ortopédica de urgencia inmediata en el sur de la Florida, el cual cuenta con cirujanos de la Doral Orthopedic Clinic (DOC); un grupo de cirujanos de las subespecialidades de extremidades inferiores, miembros superiores y columna vertebral, que también tratan problemas ortopédicos electivos en pacientes internacionales. OrthoNOW® se convirtió oficialmente en franquicia a principios de 2013 y está atrayendo activamente a empresarios del sector salud y cirujanos, tanto a nivel local como en el extranjero, para abrir centros de atención ortopédica de urgencia.

Discover how a quick, innovative endoscopic carpal tunnel release procedure, enhanced by virtual reality, can alleviate pain and expedite recovery with minimal scarring and disruption.
Patient with rare condition: ” Sarcoidosis of the Thumb” Original video in Spanish This patient had a very rare sarcoidosis of the thumb. This is an inflammatory condition that is somewhat similar to tuberculosis. It is not yet well understood. In this case the patients bone had already been destroyed and the thumb was painful…. [Read More]

Juan Alberto Marrero Diaz shares his positive experience recovering from a humerus fracture surgery at Dr. Badia’s outpatient center in Mexico, highlighting excellent care and impressive recovery progress.

Dr. Alejandro Badia and a team of surgeons transformed lives in Quito, Ecuador, performing over 30 upper limb surgeries for those in need during a groundbreaking medical mission.

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects many workers, especially women, but quick solutions like night splints and minimally invasive surgery can help them return to work swiftly and comfortably.
A patient regained finger motion just 48 hours after undergoing innovative arthrodesis and arthroplasty procedures, showcasing remarkable results from Dr. Badia’s advanced surgical techniques.

Discover how professional Australian tennis players are recovering from shoulder labrum injuries with advanced arthroscopic techniques at BHS, ensuring a return to peak performance.

Palomino discusses boxer’s knuckle diagnosis with Dr. Badia Bare knuckle world champion @luisbaboon and Dr. Badia discuss Boxer’s knuckle diagnosis after he receives an injection of growth factors before his 6th title defense. What is boxer’s knucle? “boxer’s knuckle” is known as a metacarpophalangeal joint injury. Occurs when there’s damage to the ligaments and tendons… [Read More]

Discover how a proximal row carpectomy transformed a patient’s life, relieving severe wrist pain and restoring mobility, all thanks to Dr. Badia’s expert care.

Dr. Badia travels to New York monthly for surgical cases at the Gramercy Surgery Center. We have availability for appointments in New York on Thursday, August 31st, 2023. “If you’re considering arranging your procedure with Dr. Badia, we’re excited to share that we have expanded our services to two convenient locations: Miami and New York…. [Read More]

Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) injuries involve damage to the upper (superior) portion of the labrum. In such cases, the labrum at the top of the shoulder is affected. This video illustrates the arthroscopic repair of a labrum tear. By Dr. Alejandro Badia Orthopedic Surgeon Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, Miami, Fl. What is the labrum?… [Read More]

Discover effective solutions for severe adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, including innovative arthroscopic interventions that relieve pain and restore mobility.

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Badia Hand to Shoulder Center
Complete Care of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder in one Medical Facility Dr. Alejandro Badia, M.D, F.A.C.S. Past President ISSPORTH (2011-2013)
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