The Ortho Zone
Podcast Description
Welcome to The OrthoZone Podcast by Tri County Orthopedics. For over 40 years, Tri County Orthopedics has been delivering top-quality care to the communities of Northern New Jersey. Now, we’re proud to bring that expertise to you through The OrthoZone, a space where we’ll dive into all things orthopedic. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with our specialists, covering a wide range of topics including common orthopedic injuries, the latest innovations in musculoskeletal care, interviews with healthcare leaders, and much more. We’re thrilled to introduce you to our world-class team and look forward to being a trusted source of information and inspiration on your journey to better health.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tri County Orthopedics. Any medical advice or treatment recommendations discussed should always be reviewed with your own healthcare provider. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes centered around orthopedic medicine, including common injuries, advancements in musculoskeletal treatment, and expert insights on joint health. Episodes highlight practical topics such as outpatient joint replacement procedures and patient recovery strategies, ensuring relevance for both current patients and professionals in the field.
Welcome to The OrthoZone Podcast by Tri County Orthopedics. For over 40 years, Tri County Orthopedics has been delivering top-quality care to the communities of Northern New Jersey. Now, we’re proud to bring that expertise to you through The OrthoZone, a space where we’ll dive into all things orthopedic. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with our specialists, covering a wide range of topics including common orthopedic injuries, the latest innovations in musculoskeletal care, interviews with healthcare leaders, and much more. We’re thrilled to introduce you to our world-class team and look forward to being a trusted source of information and inspiration on your journey to better health.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tri County Orthopedics. Any medical advice or treatment recommendations discussed should always be reviewed with your own healthcare provider. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
In this episode of The OrthoZone Podcast, we’re joined again by hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Jonathan Shearin as he discusses everything CMC thumb arthritis. Dr. Shearin talks about everything from what this condition actually is, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment options, and surgery.
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We’re excited to introduce you to our world-class team and look forward to being a trusted source of information and inspiration on your journey to better health.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tri County Orthopedics. Any medical advice or treatment recommendations discussed should always be reviewed with your own healthcare provider. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Time Stamps:
[:45] What is CMC arthritis & who is most likely to develop it? Where is the CMC joint located?
[2:00] Why is this joint so prone to arthritis versus other joints in the hand? Is it a normal part of aging?
[3:30] Signs and symptoms
[5:30] What activities worsen the condition?
[6:45] Diagnosing the condition, CT scan or MRI?
[9:20] First line of treatment
[10:50] Splinting
[11:40] Hand therapy & anti-inflammatories, steroid injections
[15:00 ] Surgical intervention
[16:30] CMC joint denervation surgery
[17:30 ] Trapeziectomy with LRTI and CMC replacement
[19:00] Surgical recovery
[21:00] Biggest misconception about thumb arthritis
[21:54] Most common symptoms people ignore
[22:40] Something you wish every patient knew & when patients should seek evaluation
Links:
Tri County Orthopedics Website: https://www.tri-countyortho.com
Dr. Shearin’s Profile: https://www.tri-countyortho.com/doctors/jonathan-w-shearin-md
Other Episodes from Dr. Shearin:
Episode 4: Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome https://www.tri-countyortho.com/podcast-series/episode-4-understanding-carpal-tunnel-syndrome
Episode 13: Tennis Elbow https://www.tri-countyortho.com/podcast-series/episode-13-tennis-elbow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricounty_orthopedics/
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