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#232 ‒ Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand: diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the upper extremities | Alton Barron, M.D.

2022/11/28

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#232 ‒ Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand: diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the upper extremities | Alton Barron, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

What led Alton to specialize in orthopedic surgery?

How has orthopedics evolved with recent advances?

Understanding the anatomy of the upper extremities

Common injuries: Rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation, and more

Peter’s personal experience with shoulder problems

The structure of the biceps and its common injuries

Understanding labrum tears and cartilage loss in the shoulder

Diagnosing shoulder pain: MRI vs. physical exam and when to consider surgery?

How anatomical variations can lead to injuries and the role of screening

The nuances of the physical exam in identifying shoulder pain generators

What is frozen shoulder and how is it treated?

Can shoulder pain originate from the neck?

Surgical options for labral tears and determining the need for surgery

Techniques for repairing the rotator cuff

Are PRP injections or stem cells effective for healing tears?

Repairing an AC joint separation

What to expect from a total shoulder replacement?

Elbow anatomy, common injuries, and treatment options

How has Tommy John surgery impacted Major League Baseball?

Key advancements in hand surgery

Common hand and wrist injuries and their surgical treatments

Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome

Other frequent injuries of the hand and forearm

The significance of grip strength

Managing arthritis in the hands

What is trigger finger and how is it treated?

Dealing with nerve pain, numbness, and weakness in the upper limbs

The Musician Treatment Foundation

Gratitude and the practice of rucking

Shownotes Transcript

#232 ‒ Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand: diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the upper extremities | Alton Barron, M.D. 03:38:24 Share

The Peter Attia Drive

What led Alton to specialize in orthopedic surgery?

How has orthopedics evolved with recent advances?

Understanding the anatomy of the upper extremities

Common injuries: Rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation, and more

Peter’s personal experience with shoulder problems

The structure of the biceps and its common injuries

Understanding labrum tears and cartilage loss in the shoulder

Diagnosing shoulder pain: MRI vs. physical exam and when to consider surgery?

How anatomical variations can lead to injuries and the role of screening

The nuances of the physical exam in identifying shoulder pain generators

What is frozen shoulder and how is it treated?

Can shoulder pain originate from the neck?

Surgical options for labral tears and determining the need for surgery

Techniques for repairing the rotator cuff

Are PRP injections or stem cells effective for healing tears?

Repairing an AC joint separation

What to expect from a total shoulder replacement?

Elbow anatomy, common injuries, and treatment options

How has Tommy John surgery impacted Major League Baseball?

Key advancements in hand surgery

Common hand and wrist injuries and their surgical treatments

Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome

Other frequent injuries of the hand and forearm

The significance of grip strength

Managing arthritis in the hands

What is trigger finger and how is it treated?

Dealing with nerve pain, numbness, and weakness in the upper limbs

The Musician Treatment Foundation

Gratitude and the practice of rucking

Shownotes Transcript

#232 ‒ Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand: diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of the upper extremities | Alton Barron, M.D.