Patient Articles
Injured Fingers Need Specialized Care
“(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Miami, FL, January 5, 2021 – “There is only a finger difference between a wise man and a fool,” according to Greek philosophy, but, if that finger is injured, “it’s the wise man who has a hand specialist check it out,” says orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD “The finger could be fractured, dislocated,… [Read More]
Frequent Finger Injuries Among Bahamian Cricketers
Traumatic sports Injuries to the fingers and thumb are commonly occurring, occasionally career ending, lesions to the competitive athlete, particularly cricket players. While often neglected, these injuries can occur in both contact and non-contact sports due to the crucial role the hand plays in many sporting activities. Unfortunately, these rarely receive much attention by the… [Read More]
“It’s Only a Wrist Sprain” Often Understates Actual Injury
MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb – That self-diagnosed “only a wrist sprain” could well prove to be an injury in need of surgical repair, according to Miami-based orthopedist Alejandro Badia, who says ligament and cartilage damage or fractures of one or more of the wrist’s small bones… [Read More]
Dr. Badia offers tips to protect the elbow
Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Calls Elbow ‘Complex Hinge’, Offers Tips To Protect It “Attempting to soften the impact of a fall with outstretched arms, hands open – a natural reaction – may fracture the elbow. “ – Dr. Badia
Basal Joint Arthritis
Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand What is basal joint arthritis? 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… [Read More]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
What is it? 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… [Read More]
Shoulder Pain
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… [Read More]
Breakthroughs in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The most recent breakthrough in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which is commonly used at Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, is called Endoscopic Release. In this procedure, an incision of less than one centimeter is made in the crease of the wrist, and an endoscope, which is a tiny camera, is inserted. This allows… [Read More]
The treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is often directed at decreasing the inflammation of the tendons. Injections of steroids, such as cortisone, can lead to a temporary decrease in the swelling. This will temporarily allow the median nerve more room in the carpal tunnel, and relieve the pain. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are magnified at night because the hand… [Read More]
How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is diagnosed through straightforward clinical tests and assessment of patient symptoms, with confirmation typically obtained via a nerve conduction study. This specialized study evaluates the speed and latency of nerve impulses along the median nerve at the wrist, allowing physicians to determine the presence of median nerve compression. This condition most commonly… [Read More]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A wide spread yet misunderstood medical condition yet misunderstood medical condition The media has branded this condition as an occupational disease because of workers linking pain in their hands and wrists to repetitive activities, such as typing or assembly line work. Despite popular opinion, this condition is not caused by repetitive activity, although repetitive activity,… [Read More]
