Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: Is it Beneficial?

March 30, 2021

Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: Is It Beneficial? So far, an enormous amount of money has been spent on equipment to improve the accuracy of a cut when installing joints for knee and hip replacement. Computer navigation, however, has not been proven to show any overall benefit to the patient, i.e., no…

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

Research shows ultrasound therapy adds NO BENEFIT to splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome 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…