Thumb basal joint arthritis, also known as joint arthritis (CMC arthritis), also sometimes referred to as trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis (TMC arthritis), has even more options for treatment! Despite the confusing name terminology, the condition we are talking about is arthritis of the thumb base. 1) What does it feel like? Often, people describe a throbbing or aching sensation (though sometimes it can be very intense and sharp) at the bottom of the thumb where the thumb m

Patients see me for breast reduction surgery primarily because of neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, or rashes underneath the breast. It's a very common operation for me, and I'm pleased to say that generally, our patients are highly satisfied with their results and relief of symptoms. Here are some things you should know if you are considering breast reduction surgery: 1) Insurance may cover it As you can imagine, each insurance company and plan is different, but largely t

A lot has been written in news articles and social media about grip strength and longevity. I feel that it's important to talk about an unfortunate side effect of the tight narrow grip, which is a trigger finger. 1) What is trigger finger? Patients commonly see me for symptoms that their fingers "lock-up" and get stuck in flexed position (I usually see 2-5 patients with this each time I'm in the office). Sometimes the only way they can straighten their finger again is to use

Surgery is a big deal, and as a surgeon, I don't take recommending surgery lightly. When I recommend surgery to someone, it's usually because we have tried several options to avoid surgery, but symptoms are still persistent, or we are in a situation where surgery is really the only reasonable option among a few options. One thing we try to do, if we have the luxury of time, is improve a patient's odds of success with surgery by getting them in as good a condition as we can le

The fall offers a number of unique and enjoyable activities for families in our area and I would like to take a moment to remind my...

I get asked this question a lot, and unfortunately there is no way to make a scar completely disappear. As human beings, our skin heals...

A number of patients come into my office and ask me, "why is it called 'plastic' surgery?" and "why am I seeing a plastic surgeon for my...