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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...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. Just about every week, I’m asked the same question: What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? If you’ve ever wondered why your joints ache — and whether it’s simply “getting older” or something entirely different — you’re not alone. These two conditions may both wear down cartilage, but their causes, treatments, and long-term outlooks couldn’t be more different. Read It Here ↗ **This newsletter...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. I’ll never forget one of the longest nights of my residency. Helicopters were lining up to land all night, unloading the worst orthopedic trauma from across the region — and it was just me, stabilizing and triaging until the team arrived in the morning. One patient came in with a smashed pelvis — the kind of life-threatening injury that forces you to start difficult conversations about recovery right after "Nice to meet...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. It's one of those bluebird days on the mountain. You’re carving turns, feeling great — and then one patch of ice sends you down hard. Your wrist aches, your thumb throbs, and you’re left wondering: Is this just a sprain…or did I break something important? Most ski and snowboard injuries are harmless, but a few can quietly turn into lifelong problems if missed. This week’s pocket guide walks you through how to examine your...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. You've bent your fingers without issue your whole life. But one day, when you try to straighten one, something catches — and for a split second, it’s stuck. That sudden click or pop isn’t “just getting older.” It’s a mechanical square peg in a round hole problem inside your hand. In this week’s article, I’ll break down exactly what’s happening when you have a trigger finger or trigger thumb, why it happens, and the simple...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. “Carpal tunnel.” It’s one of the most recognized medical terms in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Over the years, it’s become a catch-all phrase for wrist pain. The truth is, carpal tunnel syndrome is a very specific condition with its own set of symptoms — and it’s not the cause of every aching wrist. This week, we’ll cut through the noise. Here’s what carpal tunnel syndrome actually is, and how to tell if...

SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. I'm back. "Paternity leave" from the newsletter was everything I needed and hoped it would be. Extra time with family. Lots of fun with our newest baby. And of course, plenty of chaos. I appreciate you all being patient with me while I was away. Hopefully, the cycle back through my previous articles was an enjoyable refresher in the meantime. I'm more excited than ever to jump back into weekly original articles. The...

August 9, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. Welcome to week 17 of my paternity leave from the newsletter. Though the newsletter is more concise, I hope to still provide you some inbox value in my absence! Please enjoy another of my top 20 most popular articles on tap this week, this time covering all you need to know about how to manage your pain with over-the-counter options! Read It Here ↗ **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no...

August 2, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. Welcome to week 16 of my paternity leave from the newsletter. By 4 months, my newborn should just now be touching their fingers together for the first time. And then soon after, surely in their sibling's ear. Please enjoy another of my top 20 most popular articles on tap this week, this time covering all you need to know about how crucial it is to NOT ignore wrist pain. Untreated scaphoid fractures are a...