“EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE” – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this? The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no … continue reading
The Serious Consequences of Recovery From Surgery and Inactivity
Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while. Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as two weeks in a brace? Did you … continue reading
Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer To FAQs
Meniscus tears are so common. But they aren’t always a cause of pain. Wait, what? Bear with me. Many of you have a meniscus tear and don’t even know it. Then one day your knee … continue reading
Frozen Shoulder: Experts Answer Your Most Common Questions: Video
A frozen shoulder is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The pain from a frozen shoulder can be very severe. The stiffness can be very severe too. Shoulder surgeons see patients with … continue reading
Wear A Mask. Save A Life Today, Maybe Your Own, Maybe Someone Else’s
I’m a surgeon. The main reason I have worn masks for the last 25 years is to protect you from my germs, not to protect me from yours. Masks save lives. But masks do a … continue reading
Questions About Your Non-Urgent (Elective) Surgery and COVID-19
You should have many questions about your non-urgent (elective) surgery during times like these. The term elective surgery is misleading, and I will avoid using it. Certainly, if you have been suffering from terrible pain … continue reading
They’ve given up on containment. US Strategy is now Roll The Dice
“It’s going to just go away … we won’t need a vaccine.” Yep, our President said that… in May! Granted he said it in March too, but he didn’t understand exponential spread… so he got … continue reading
A COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s the chance of having one soon?
It took 28 years to create a safe chickenpox vaccine, 15 years for a Rotavirus vaccine, we are 30 years into the HIV era, and we still do not have a vaccine for HIV available. … continue reading
COVID19 2.0: What’s next … Crushing the Curve
The curve is flattening… conspiracy theories are rising. Many DC pundits are extolling the virtues of going back to work. “Grow the economy!”, “The cure can’t be worse than the disease.” All those very same … continue reading
Video Answers to your COVID19 Questions: Update 4/6/2020
Here are short video answers to 12 questions I have received through various social channels. Enjoy.
COVID19 Transmission: Should Everyone Be Wearing Masks ?
Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2? Many people remain very confused as to whether or not they should be wearing a mask to minimize the … continue reading