Chapter 2 “The Residency: Doctor Bootcamp” where Alejandro Badia, M.D. compares the physician training with that of the marines. The chapter includes a series of anecdotes for the reader to understand what it takes for physicians to train and to get to the “trenches.” Order book: https://www.DrBadia.com/amazon Dr. Alejandro Badia Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Shoulder and… [Read More]
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]
Professional tennis player from #australia had 4 failed procedures & continued wrist pain. What is a TFCC Tear? A TFCC tear refers to damage or injury to the TFCC structure. This can occur due to various reasons, including trauma (such as a fall on an outstretched hand), repetitive wrist movements, or the natural aging process…. [Read More]
ECTR involves making a small incision, typically less than an inch in length, at the base of the palm. In contrast, OCTR requires a larger incision, often up to two inches long. The smaller incision in ECTR results in less tissue disruption, reduced scarring, and a potentially quicker recovery.
A 7-day post-op follow-up video of a CMC joint replacement with the BioPro Modular Thumb Implant performed by Dr. Alejandro Badia (Miami, FL)
Outpatient Total Shoulder Replacement on Mr. Hugo Bromet from Surinam. After Total Shoulder Replacement surgery as an outpatient and physical therapy, he is now able to do movements that he could not do before. Today he is a healthy and happy patient with full motion of his shoulder and back to everyday activities.
Stefano is a #pilot ✈️ from Ecuador 🇪🇨 who suffered a major wrist and forearm injury after a motorcycle 🏍 accident. We followed up with him 8 years later and he is back to flying and sports!
REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is changing the course of rotator cuff disease by stimulating the body’s natural healing response to support new tendon growth and disrupt disease progression. Dr. Alejandro Badia Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, Shoulder and Elbow – Badia Hand to Shoulder Center Doral, Miami Florida
“Pain-free and scar-free” – It’s possible. Listen to the video where Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga and Dr. Alejandro Badia discuss tennis elbow surgery.
Dr. Badia performs a pin removal without sedation/ general anesthesia. Patient was relaxed with #virtualreality using @wideawakevr Benefits of using virtual reality vs. Sedation / general #anesthesia ________________________________ ✅ patient can eat immediately after procedure ✅Patient is able to participate and engage with Doctor ✅ Patient avoids long wait time in recovery ✅ Patient avoids… [Read More]
What to expect after awake surgery: Take your routine medicines and eat lunch before surgery Have surgery while completely awake, without fear Explore an entirely new, highly realistic, soothing environment while surgery is happening Dialog with Dr. Badia during your procedure Remain aware during the procedure and in recovery Eat immediately after the procedure
Patient from #ukraine 🇺🇦is awake during his procedure! ____________________________ one of the benefits of using @wideawakevr is the patient – surgeon interaction _____________________________ The patient experience re- imagined. ✅ Safer than #sedation ✅Most effective in the most anxious patients ✅ 30%-60% less costly ____________________________ #anesthesia #arthroscopy #healthcare #orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #orthopods
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