In-Office Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: Fast Recovery
In this video, Dr. Alejandro Badia presents the case of a patient from Nicaragua who shares her experience after undergoing an endoscopic carpal tunnel release. The patient highlights the efficiency and speed of the procedure, performed directly in the office under local anesthesia, which avoids the costs associated with a traditional operating room and an… [Read More]
Complex Scapholunate Wrist Ligament Repair: 6-Week Recovery Story
Many complex wrist injuries are missed on initial assessments. A complete scapholunate ligament tear often goes undiagnosed until it causes debilitating pain and long-term joint instability. This storyboard sequence takes you through the entire journey, starting with the initial assessment. Observe the pre-operative X-ray, which clearly shows a wide gap between the scaphoid and lunate… [Read More]
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Complex Multi-Joint Hand Reconstruction
Surgeries rarely present exactly as planned, especially when dealing with complex, progressive conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis. In this intense #LiveSurgeryTuesday segment, Dr. Alejandro Badia tackle a multi-layered challenge: a 38-year-old female patient with critical, progressive left-hand pain and limited motion in both her wrist and fingers. Originally preparing for a total wrist replacement, Dr. Badia… [Read More]
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]
