Missing Gaps in Wrist Pain? Dynamic Fluoroscopy for Scapholunate Dissociation
Normal X-rays can sometimes hide severe wrist trauma. If you are experiencing persistent wrist pain after a fall, you might have a Scapholunate Dissociation that was missed. In this episode of #LiveSurgeryTuesday, Dr. Alejandro Badia demonstrates how advanced dynamic testing makes all the difference in diagnosing this complex ligament tear. We begin with a pre-operative… [Read More]
Complex Scapholunate Ligament Tear Surgery: 1-Year Recovery
In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia meets with Yvette, an emergency physician from Jamaica, for her one-year post-operative follow-up. Yvette suffered a complex scapholunate ligament tear, a severe wrist injury that is often more complicated to treat than a standard fracture and requires highly specialized care. Dr. Badia explains the intricacies of her open surgical… [Read More]
Partial Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery: Collagen Patch & Fast Recovery
Join Dr. Alejandro Badia and his patient, Stevie, just two days after undergoing a shoulder arthroscopy for a partial rotator cuff tear. Stevie, an avid triathlete and paddle player, shares his incredible post-op experience, reporting “nearly zero pain” less than 40 hours after the procedure! Dr. Badia explains how their onsite MRI accurately diagnosed the… [Read More]
Misdiagnosed Wrist Pain? How a Fall at Work Can Cause Hidden Ligament Damage
A simple trip and fall at work can sometimes lead to complex, hidden damage. In this two-year follow-up, Dr. Alejandro Badia sits down with an active-duty police officer who suffered a severe wrist injury after bracing for a fall. Initially, these types of trauma can easily be overlooked because standard imaging often fails to show… [Read More]
Overcoming Severe Shoulder Pain Without Surgery | Corticosteroid Injection Success
Join Dr. Alejandro Badia and his patient, Uwe, one month after she received her second corticosteroid injection to treat a severe, non-surgical tendon problem. In this follow-up visit, Uwe shares her amazing progress: her constant night pain has subsided, and she has regained a significant range of motion, allowing her to easily reach her neck… [Read More]
Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL) Tear Surgery & Pain-Free Recovery
Watch as Chris shares his experience less than 48 hours after surgery to repair a complete Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL) tear in his thumb. Originally mistaking his car accident injury for a simple “jammed finger,” Chris dealt with the pain for two months before seeking expert care. In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia explains the… [Read More]
When Surgery Doesn’t Go as Planned: Rheumatoid Arthritis & PIP Fusion
What happens when surgery doesn’t go as planned? In this #LiveSurgeryTuesday episode, Dr. Alejandro Badia explores a complex case involving a 38-year-old female patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Experiencing progressive left-hand dominant wrist and finger pain with limited motion, she initially went in for an arthroplasty. However, as Dr. Badia explains, “in surgery, you have… [Read More]
Fixing the US Healthcare System: Dr. Badia & Congressman Greg Murphy Speak Out
Are insurance middlemen standing between you and the medical care you deserve? The current state of the US healthcare system is a pervasive problem that affects 20% of the national economy, creating daily roadblocks for both dedicated clinicians and the patients who urgently need their help. In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia shares highlights from… [Read More]
The Truth About Medical Authorizations & The US Healthcare System
Have you ever wondered what it is truly like to navigate the US healthcare system from a doctor’s perspective? In this engaging presentation, Dr. Alejandro Badia dives deep into the inspiration behind his book, Healthcare from the Trenches. He shares his observation that while most people only focus on healthcare when a loved one is sick,… [Read More]
Healthcare from the Trenches: A Special Introduction to Miami’s Top Hand Surgeon
“Ever since I was a boy, I’ve liked to use my hands as tools.” This powerful opening line from Dr. Alejandro Badia‘s medical school application perfectly foreshadowed his destiny as a leading orthopedic surgeon. In this touching introductory speech, a lifelong friend and mentor reflects on those early days, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the… [Read More]
