Don’t Blame Your Job or Screens for That Painful Wrist or Hand Numbness HealthNewsDigest.com 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… [Read More]
Discover effective strategies to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome with expert-approved exercises and tips for managing pain while working from home.
By Sanctuary magazine staff Carpal tunnel, which is a common nerve compression disorder causing pain, tingling and numbness in the wrist, hand and fingers, is an occupational disease, right? “Wrong,” says Alejandro Badia, M.D., a noted hand and upper limb specialist and founder and chief medical officer of the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and… [Read More]
(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]
The Abaconian Staff According to the National Institutes of Health, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common wrist conditions that exist with over 3 million cases reported yearly. The everyday symptoms that are easily ignored include burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and index), the feeling of swelling… [Read More]
Golfers & Tennis players in Bahamas benefit from Arthroscopy for assessing wrist pain Diagnosis and assessment of wrist pain in golfers and Tennis players can be particularly disabling to this group of sportsmen. Bahamians have a long tradition in enjoying these sports, including the many expats that live in these very sporting islands. Types of… [Read More]
E.G. is a young man who was lending a helping hand in his father’s auto shop when he nearly gave up that hand to a freak accident. He was changing a truck tire when it suddenly exploded causing his elbow to dislocate and nearly amputate his hand. The wrist injury was so severe that it… [Read More]
A ganglion cyst is a tumor or swelling on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). It looks like a sac of liquid (cyst). Inside the cyst is a thick, sticky, clear, colorless, jellylike material. Depending on the size, cysts may feel firm or spongy. One… [Read More]
After years of pain and unsuccessful treatments, a patient finds relief and mobility just six days post-total wrist replacement with Dr. Badia, showcasing impressive recovery progress.
Dr. Badia Explains De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known simply as De Quervain’s tendinitis or De Quervain’s syndrome, is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and thumb. It primarily involves two tendons, the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis, which are responsible for moving the thumb away from the palm… [Read More]
Patient Testimonials: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Play Play Play Play Play Play Previous Next Spanish Testimonial What does an endoscopic carpal tunnel release look like ? https://youtu.be/zoNedgJrBgg?si=91oo5a7oLOwmb166 Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) are two surgical techniques used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition characterized by compression of the… [Read More]
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Paired with Virtual Reality Our patient suffered over two years with pain and numbness due to median nerve compression. A simple 5-10 minute procedure using wide awake virtual reality helped this patient regain function in her hand. Benefits of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR): Smaller Incision: ECTR involves a smaller incision… [Read More]
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