Editorial Benefits and pitfalls of open power morcellation of uterine fibroids The current practice of open power morcellation is being scrutinized by those within and outside of the ObGyn community. We need to re-examine our current use of this procedure. OBG Manag. 2014;26(2):10-15. Robert L. Barbieri, MD […]
Read more →ORIF of a Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. If the fracture is severe enough and the doctor believes that it will not heal correctly by external fixation, such as casting, the […]
Read more →Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery In the following video, Dr. Julie Bishop, provides patients with an overview of what happens during a rotator cuff repair surgery. [fvplayer src=”https://dimartinilaw.comsample/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Rotator-Cuff-Repair-Surgery-OSU-Sports-Medicine.mp4″ width=”654″ height=”480″] What is a Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder […]
Read more →Meniscus Repair Surgery In the following video, Dr. Kenneth Krumins performs an arthroscopic meniscus repair. In this special presentation of OrthoNet TV, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic’s Dr. Krumins takes you through the entire process, from diagnosis to surgery to rehab, to explain what patients can expect if they […]
Read more →What is a Meniscus Tear? Meniscus Tear A tear of the meniscus may be caused by several factors, commonly from a twisting of the knee or from degenerative changes. People can sustain meniscus tears in accidents such as car crashes, trip and falls, slip and falls, […]
Read more →What is a Herniated Disc? Your spine is made up of vertebrae separated by cartilage-like discs that act as cushions between the different levels of your vertebrae. When an injury or a degenerative disease causes the disc to weaken or tear, the center of the disc can […]
Read more →Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy The following video shows the proper technique in performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgery was performed on a 57 year old woman with a six months history of recurrent billiary colic and positive ultrasound for multiple stones in her gallbladder. Deviation from Standard of Care […]
Read more →New York City Sidewalk Defect Attorney People injured due to a defective NYC sidewalk should speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair According to the New York City Department of transportation: Under Section 19-152 of New […]
Read more →New York City Sidewalk Lawyer New York City is made up of 12,750 miles of sidewalks. Many times people are injured due to the failure of a property owner to maintain its sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition. The New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) goal […]
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