This article previously appeared on ECN Mag. Implantable medical devices have for years made an impact in areas such as cardiology and prosthetics, but numerous recent technology advances are enabling implantables to address areas not always in the spotlight. These applications include: Customized tracheal stents A non-opioid chronic pain treatment Putting a finger on better… Read More »
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Effective Natural Healing Often Matter of ‘Choosing Wisely’
This article originally appeared on Health News Digest. When it comes to selecting a physician who uses “natural healing”, also called Orthobiologics, Stem Cell or PRP, to treat pain and diseases of joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, “choose wisely,” says noted orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD, quoting a line from the movie Indiana Jones. “Some clinics… Read More »
With Some Prep and Care, Many Cycling Injuries Preventable
Sprains, strains, and pain may be merely a bike ride away unless a cyclist approaches the activity with the same preparation, care and correct equipment as required for any sport. That’s the cautionary note from hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, who says cycling-related injuries to the upper extremities – hands, wrists, forearms,… Read More »
10 Common Illnesses You’re More Likely to Get After 40
Dr. Badia was quoted on a Health.com article about Osteoarthritis Around your 40s, osteoarthritis can occur, says Alejandro Badia, MD, board-certified hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon with Badia Hand to Shoulder Center in Florida. As cartilage wears away around joints, achiness and discomfort ensues. “It is very common for those who are predisposed to… Read More »
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OrthoNOW Clinicians Dr. Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS OrthoNOW Founder and Chief Medical Officer Medical Director, Doral, Biscayne OrthoNOW clinics Badia Hand to Shoulder Center:Internationally Renowned Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS is a hand and upper extremity surgeon at Badia Hand to Shoulder Center in Doral, Florida. Dr. Badia studied physiology at Cornell University… Read More »
Do you know what to do with your pain?
Are you in PAIN? The term “pain” has been associated with a large scope of injuries and diseases, many of them related to the body’s musculoskeletal system. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which means that roughly 31% of our citizens live with persistent pain. During… Read More »
Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb
Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb As explained on a surgical article published on drbadia.com, Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb is the second most common location for arthritis in the hand. However, it is by far the most functionally disabling. While distal interphalangeal joint arthritis is much more common, it… Read More »
OrthoNOW CEO Featured in HealthLeaders Media
As featured in: Share on social media: Aetna rids itself of group life and disability before CVS Health announces plans to acquire the insurer. The merger would connect Aetna to a major pharmacy benefit manager. CVS Health’s move to acquire Aetna positions the retail pharmacy giant as a major player in healthcare… Read More »
It’s November – Let’s Be Thankful!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of all that we are thankful for… family, friends, football and our all of our favorite foods on one single plate! Dr. Alejandro Badia, Chief Medical Officer of OrthoNOW, the nation’s only orthopedic care franchise, would like you to add something to your list of gratitude: healthy bones! Bones are the… Read More »
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