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Dr. Robert Baltera, an orthopedic physician treating the hand and upper extremity at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, discusses the topic of common shoulder conditions. Dr. Baltera shares information on shoulder conditions in both younger and older patients, and the symptoms and treatments available for these conditions. This podcast explains all of the questions you may have concerning shoulder injuries or conditions.
Dr. Hill Hastings, II, an orthopedic physician treating the hand and upper extremity at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, discusses the topic of elbow instability, which is the looseness in one or more parts of the elbow. Dr. Hastings describes the signs and common causes of elbow instability as well as courses of treatment for elbow injuries. This podcast explains all of the questions you may have concerning elbow instability, and the ways to treat elbow injuries, both surgically and nonsurgically.
Dr. Thomas Kaplan, an orthopedic physician treating the hand and upper extremity at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, discusses a disabling hand disease which prohibits the ability to perform everyday tasks. Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity in which the connective tissues under the palms contract and tighten, pulling the fingers into a bent position. Dr. Kaplan describes a nonsurgical solution to treat the disease by injecting medication into the diseased tissues, allowing the fingers to function freely again. This podcast explains all of the questions you may have concerning the disease, the minimally invasive treatment method, and the advantages of the procedure.
