Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio

The Dayton Arthritis Expo grew again this year!

oaswoblog — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:44:54 +0000

For the third year in a row the Dayton Arthritis Expo has been in the Athletic Workshop located inside the Orthopedic Associates and Hand Center building in Centerville, Ohio.

We would like to thank you for your support of the 2010 Arthritis Expo presented by Southview Medical Center with the support of Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio. and the Hand Center. Our 2010 program was a big success. We had several hundred registrants for [...]

Hand Center Surgeon Repairs Local Man’s Thumb after Devastating Crush Injury

oaswoblog — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:42:14 +0000

WASHINGTON TWP. — “I should have gone fishing,” Sam Metcalf Sr. said, referring to his unfortunate experience of Aug. 21, 2010.

Instead of fishing, the 65-year-old Franklin resident elected to help his son at a construction site. And while he was pushing a broom at the site, a 3-foot by 3-foot piece of concrete was jarred from a backhoe bucket high in the air. Coming within inches of his head, the massive chunk slammed into his hand and crushed a most [...]

Dr. Brent Bamberger has been elected president of The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO).

oaswoblog — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:37:29 +0000

Dr. Brent Bamberger was elected president of The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) www.aoao.org. He will begin serving his one year term October 25th when inducted in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Bamberger believes that this is "an opportunity for him to lead the AOAO in changing times and still maintain an honorable profession as an orthopedic surgeon." "Dr. Bamberger was actively involved for eight years prior to assuming its presidency," said Executive Director Dr Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO [...]

Arthritis of the Thumb

oaswoblog — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:05:28 +0000

Arthritis is a condition that irritates or destroys a joint. Although there are several types of arthritis, the one that most often affects the joint at the base of the thumb (the basal joint) is osteoarthritis (degenerative or “wear-and-tear” arthritis).

What is arthritis at the base of the thumb? Arthritis at the base of the thumb is a very common problem. There is degeneration of the joint, or wearing of the cartilage. [...]

Ilene Wells

oaswoblog — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:15:11 +0000

Ilene was devastated when she lost her left hand in 2009, but she wanted to make the best of the situation. She decided to enroll in physical therapy and explore possible options for a replacement. Ilene wanted the latest and best technology, which is exactly what the Hand Center offers. Looking at advanced prosthetics, such as the I-Hand by Island Hand, opened her eyes to the possibilities that were available. After several consultations with Dr. Harman, [...]

Man nearly loses hand in farming accident. Harman saves hand.

oaswoblog — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:12:42 +0000

A Piqua-area man was hospitalized after authorities said he nearly amputated his hand in a farming accident on Patterson-Halpin Road in Washington Township Tuesday afternoon.

Shortly after 4 p.m., Shelby County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a report a 65-year-old man had reported nearly amputated his hand.

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Snow Blowers

oaswoblog — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:10:45 +0000

Snow will be here sooner than we know, and when it does, you’ll probably take out your snow blower to clear your driveway and sidewalks. Here are some facts and tips about using snow blowers.

Each year, there’s an average of over 3,500 snow blower related injuries. 2/3 of those injuries involve fingers. In fact, snow blowers are a leading cause of finger amputations.

Most injuries happen when you clean the device, so you should always read the instructions manual, here’s a [...]

DOCTOR CHOOSES HAND CENTER FOR CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE PROCEDURE

oaswoblog — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:06:45 +0000

For years, Dr. Safet Hatic had been living with carpal tunnel pain in his left hand. As it worsened, he decided to have Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release surgery. Choosing the Hand Center to get his surgery was an easy decision. Dr. Harman is a close friend of his, and he trusted him to perform the procedure safely and thoroughly.

Taking less than ten minutes, Dr. Harmon made a small incision in Dr. Hatic’s wrist and used a [...]

Holiday Hand Safety 101: Hand Surgeons Offer Tips for a Safe Carving Season

oaswoblog — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:54:39 +0000

Nothing says “Thanksgiving” like football, family and the enticing aromas of turkey, stuffing, yams and pumpkin pie. But no matter what’s included in a Thanksgiving spread, one dish nobody anticipates is a hand injury.

The holidays are a wonderful time for families and friends to get together. Schedules are often filled with parties and events, and, unfortunately, accidents can occur at such events. According to Tim Harman, D.O., a member of the Hand Center of Southwestern Ohio, "We hand [...]

Hand Surgeons Warn of Pumpkin Carving Dangers

oaswoblog — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:52:06 +0000

Use caution during the Halloween season, and take steps to prevent hand injuries when carving.

“Every Halloween season we see four or five patients—both adults and children—who come into our office with severe injuries to their hands and fingers,” says Mark Klug, MD, a member from The Hand Center of Southwestern Ohio. “Treatment can often run three to four months from the time of surgery through rehabilitation.”

To prevent hand injuries, the Hand Center suggests the following safety tips

Carve at [...]