Frequently Asked Questions

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, this condition develops because of trauma to the shoulder, which can include prior surgical intervention; however, [...]

Dr. Badia uses WAVR (Wide Awake Virtual Reality) with those patients who want to mitigate against anxiety Tune in every Tuesday for #livesurgerytuesday! On this video below, we went live with a carpal tunnel release procedure with patient using virtual reality #wideawakevr. WAVR [...]

Yes, Dr. Badia Uses WAVR (Wide Awake Virtual Reality) WAVR is a better and safer way for people to experience medical procedures without the need for sedatives. It’s Always Safer to be Awake. wideawakevr View this post on Instagram A post shared by Top hand [...]

Dr. Badia, hand and upper limb surgeon shares his thoughts! One common myth is, "Any hand pain or tingling is a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if you use a computer all day." Watch this video below to learn more about myths and truths about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). [...]

A Ganglion cyst starts when fluid leaks out of a joint or tendon sheath (tunnel) and forms a firm swelling beneath the skin. The cause of the leak is generally unknown, but can be treated via open incision, or arthroscopically as seen here. Advantages of arthroscopy compared to open [...]

One common myth is, "Any hand pain or tingling is a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if you use a computer all day." Watch this video below to learn more about myths and truths about CTS. What are some related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome myths? [...]

Although surgery sometimes makes the symptoms go away for good, it's not always necessary. Other treatments are usually preferred, especially if the condition is still in an early stage. A carpal tunnel release surgery is usually only needed for treating a very uncommon condition called [...]

"A lot of people ask us what arthroscopy is," so we figured we would do this video. Dr. Alejandro Badia explains this is a minimally invasive technique where a fiber optic instrument attached to a camera projects into a monitor that allows the orthopedic surgeon and his/her team to [...]

In this video Dr. Alejandro Badia explains what orthopedics is and also explains the bodyparts treated by an upper limb surgeon. To learn how Dr. Alejandro Badia can help you with your specific orthopedic needs, please call (305) 227-4263 or complete the quick form below. Read more [...]

A major benefit of Telemedicine is that you can do so while living abroad and visit your Specialist. Feel free to contact us at to schedule an appointment, or complete the online form below. Note : Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed. IMPORTANT: [...]