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Should you eliminate these 5 things in the gym?
NICK GOLINVAUX, MD March 9, 2024 Hi Reader, How is your week going? So far, I've had a productive one: I learned that Taylor Swift and poet Emily Dickinson are related. I accepted a generous invitation to be on an upcoming episode of an orthopedic surgery podcast (more details soon!). Due to popular demand, I wrote about upper extremity safety in the gym. If you workout regularly, you've surely had a hand or upper extremity twinge from time to time. It can be difficult to know...was that just...
READ POSTFell On Your Hand? Why Your Elbow Pain Might Be Serious
November 16, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. Thank you to all who spent an extra minute responding to my poll from last week. The official tally is in. Two-thirds of you would like a deeper dive into carpal tunnel, and the other third wants arthritis. Sounds like I ought to do both! It'll take me a bit of time to put together (still gotta work that darn day job), but stay tuned. And thank you again! ♻️ ICYMI (Recent Articles) ♻️ • Treat Any Pain Like A Doctor, Prescription-Free • • How Diabetes...
READ POSTIf It Dries, It Dies: A Surgeon's Guide to Wound Care
November 9, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. We currently have 11 inches of snow on the ground here in Colorado. How's that for early November? I literally mowed my lawn Tuesday and shoveled the driveway Wednesday. Quite the turnaround! It's officially warm mug and sweater season. ♻️ ICYMI (Recent Articles) ♻️ • Hand and Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Relief Strategies • • Arthritis: What Does It Actually Mean? • • Your Guide: Trigger Fingers and Trigger Thumbs • ☝️ First Hand Think you...
READ POSTThat 'Simple' Thumb Sprain Could Be More Serious Than You Think
November 2, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. Did you know 'Goldfish' are completely rebranding themselves to 'Chilean Sea Bass?' No, seriously. But only for a limited time. Apparently, it's a bit of a publicity stunt to interest older consumers. The real question is...will it work on you? (It might work on me). ♻️ ICYMI (Recent Articles) ♻️ • What You MUST Know About Flexor Tendon Injuries • • I Jammed My Finger…How Do I Know If It’s Broken? • • Ice, Ice, Maybe? A Surgeon's Perspective on Icing...
READ POSTBone Broth to Berries: Your Guide to Eating for Stronger Bones and Joints
October 26, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. This is my last chance to wish you a Happy Halloween before it arrives next week. Best of luck to all you parents out there as you debate whether or not to limit your kids' candy intake. If you figure out the 'right' answer, let me know. My current tactic involves wolfing down as much as I can when the kids aren't looking. What could go wrong? ♻️ ICYMI (Recent Articles) ♻️ • Should You Eliminate These 5 Things In The Gym? • • How Orthopedic Surgeons Fix...
READ POSTThe Hidden Danger Diabetes Poses to Your Hands
October 19, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. I learned this week that the bright yellows, oranges, and reds of the fall leaves are actually there all year. They're just hidden behind the bright green color of the chlorophyll. As the nights grow longer, the leaves stop producing chlorophyll and the fall colors we know and love become more visible. Huh. I had no idea. ♻️ ICYMI (Recent Articles) ♻️ • Pocket Guide: Ski and Snowboard Injuries • • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment and a DIY Cure • • What Is A...
READ POSTThe Surprising Pregnancy Symptom Your OB Didn't Mention
October 12, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. This week I committed a cardinal sin as an orthopedic surgeon. I took my child to an inflatable bounce house birthday party. And you know what? She had a ton of fun. Because of course she did. And nobody got hurt. But I still won't ever authorize a visit to one of those trampoline parks...right? 🎙️ 'NAILED IT' PODCAST 🦴 Some cool news this week. You may recall I was invited to be on one of the orthopedic world's big podcasts back in the spring....
READ POSTHalloween Horror Story: How NOT to Carve Your Pumpkin This Year
October 5, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. Well, it's hard to believe it's officially the season of pumpkins, changing leaves, and Halloween. Unless, of course, you're Starbucks and started selling PSLs on AUGUST 22nd. I just checked. August 22nd was officially 86° here in Denver this year. Not exactly flannel weather. Anyways, I digress... ** Remember, if you'd like to cozy up with a PSL and read a morning newsletter, here's where I find the interesting ones I subscribe to. ♻️ ICYMI (Recent...
READ POSTA second look in the OR at how I fix bones
September 28, 2024 Sign Up Good morning. Have you ever thought about how silly it is that health insurance deductibles reset every year on January 1? It makes Q4 our busy season. I currently have people pouring into my clinics with some version of 'I already met my out-of-pocket deductible for the year with other health issues...can you take this bump off my wrist that's been there for five years?' Something about the whole thing just feels off. Come on health system, let's find a better way....
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