Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
January 11, 2021
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Microsurgery for Brachial Plexus Injury, Before Vs. After 6 mos. of Age
February 24, 2020
Microsurgery for Brachial Plexus Injury, Before Vs. After 6 mos. of Age Fortunately, injury to the major nerves to the upper extremity rare relatively rare in the United States, particularly in child delivery. When they occur, however, there has been controversy as to when the best time is to intervene…
Carpal Tunnel Release Outcome in Worker’s Compensation Patients
January 6, 2020
Carpal Tunnel Release Outcome in Worker’s Compensation Patients
Research shows ultrasound therapy adds NO BENEFIT to splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome
November 11, 2019
A recent article in Muscle & Nerve, 2019, Vol. 6, by Jothi and Bland, just published solely involved 20 people with use of a splint and ultrasound and 20 people with the splint and no ultrasound. It showed no added benefit in the symptomatic relief gained with the use of…
Opioid Use Among Hand Surgery Patients
August 16, 2019
Opioid Use Among Hand Surgery Patients There has recently been a load of attention given to opioid use and abuse in the United States. There is evidence that most patients are being given a lot more medication than they have required to treat potential postoperative pain. In a large study…