In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia explains how arthroscopy can be used both to diagnose and treat rheumatoid arthritis in the joints. By using a minimally invasive camera technique, surgeons are able to directly visualize joint damage, remove inflamed tissue, and improve mobility while reducing pain. This educational content is designed for patients, caregivers, and… [Read More]
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Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
62 yr old with Rheumatoid Arthritis This 62 year old lady presented with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis medically managed by her rheumatologist. Unfortunately, her hand deformities were progressive to the point where many daily activities were hampered. She was understandably concerned about the appearance as well. She underwent replacement arthroplasties of her… [Read More]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Testimonial
I’m a long time patient of Dr Badia, and I have only great things to say about him. For most of my life I’ve suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis, a very painful and debilitating disease. Throughout my childhood, I gradually lost nearly all of the range of motion in my left elbow. By the time I… [Read More]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This 62 year old lady presented with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis medically managed by her rheumatologist. Unfortunately, her hand deformities were progressive to the point where many daily activities were hampered. She was understandably concerned about the appearance as well. She underwent replacement arthroplasties of her metacarpophalangeal joints (knuckle joints) using silicone… [Read More]
Can Wrist Pain Be Caused by Arthritis?
Absolutely. Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause wrist pain, stiffness, and swelling. Dr. Badia evaluates wrist joint degeneration and offers treatments to improve function and reduce pain.
Chapter 1: Preparation: The Long Journey
This is another video of the weekly discussions about #HealthcareFromTheTrenches This is the first time I held the book in my hands, he says in the video. Dr. Badia narrates the story about his grandmother who was the inspiration for Dr. Badia to become an orthopedic surgeon. «It was my grandmother’s crippling rheumatoid arthritis that… [Read More]
Is WFH Sparking Your Carpal Tunnel? 9 Ways to Curb the Pain
By Gabrielle Kassel, August 20, 2020 August 20, 2020 Carpal tunnel syndrome, one of the most phonetically pleasing health conditions in the English language, affects the wrists. As many as 10 million Americans — that’s about 3 percent of the population — have some degree of this condition. Carpal tunnel can cause quite a bit… [Read More]
Don’t Blame Your Job or Screens for That Painful Wrist or Hand Numbness
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Miami, FL, June 4, 2019 – It is natural to want to ascribe a simple cause to a problem. If your wrist hurts or your hands are numb it must be because of typing. However, according to Alejandro Badia MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treatment of the upper limbs, including hands and… [Read More]
Patient reviews
Patient Testimonials Hand written reviews for Dr. Badia. Share on any platform using the buttons below. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email I take great pride in confirming that from my personal experience, Dr. Alejandro Badia is the top medical/orthopedic doctors around. Dr. Badia was instrumental in repairing the flexor tendon on my left index finger after… [Read More]
Changing The Field Of Orthopedics
After years of experience in the field, Dr. Badia concluded that sometimes a traditional emergency room could cause more harm to a patient than good when helping them with an orthopedic injury.
The problem with emergency rooms is that they are not ideal for fewer injuries or certainly complaints of joint pain, for example,” shared Alejandro Badia, MD, board-certified hand, wrist, and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon with Badia Hand to Shoulder Center in Florida.»
Testimonial: Total Wrist Replacement
48 hrs After A Total Wrist Replacement Wrist replacement surgery, also known as total wrist arthroplasty, is a procedure performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe wrist joint damage. It is typically considered when conservative treatments such as medications, physical therapy, or bracing have failed to provide adequate relief. Patients who… [Read More]
Types of hand deformities caused by RA
Individuals with RA may experience different types of hand conditions, depending on the rate and manner in which their joints and ligaments deteriorate due to the disease. “All of these changes result from the inflammatory destruction to the joints of the fingers that occur with arthritis, causing increased pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited functional use… [Read More]
