My Hand Surgeon Should Have Been Paid $4.5 Billion for Fixing My Broken Wrist, Not $1,000
In 2017, Jay Crawford, MD sustained a comminuted intra-articular distal radius fracture in his arm after falling off a ladder… Continue Reading
John Elway Reveals Dupuytren’s Contracture Diagnosis, Promotes Awareness for Hand Condition
In this USA Today article, John Elway, president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, discusses the challenges that he… Continue Reading
Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Hands Thanks to Innovative Nerve Surgery
In this CNN article, a 34-year-old man broke a vertebrae during a dirt bike accident that left him with zero… Continue Reading
Fourth of July Safety
July is the time of year that calls for family, friends, fun, and fireworks. This holiday weekend, we want to… Continue Reading
Surgeons Warn of Serious Hand Injuries From Dog Leads and Collars
Walking your dog is beneficial for many reasons for both the owner and the pet. It’s good exercise, socializes the… Continue Reading
What Caused Leonardo da Vinci’s Hand Impairment?
Did you know that famous Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci, had a hand impairment? A CNN article suggests that Leonardo… Continue Reading
“All Things Tendon” A CME Accredited Course
Presented by The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Carving Safety
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, and many people participate in the tradition of pumpkin carving to mark the season. However,… Continue Reading
Al Roker Underwent Emergency Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome is common, affecting more than 3 million people each year in the United States. Just as Al… Continue Reading
A Commitment to Education
Last week, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group’s president, Dr. Roger Simpson, taught an instructional course at the 73rd annual… Continue Reading
