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| Education: |
| 1973-77 B.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY 1977-1981 D.O. New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY |
| Post Graduate Training: |
| Internship: Flexible, Metropolitan Hospital 1981-82 Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital 1982-86 Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hand Center 7/86-1/87 Post Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hand Center Drs. James Hunter, M.D. and Stephan Whitenack, M.D. Surgery and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome and brachial plexus injuries. 10/22/93-2/95 Rotations: The University of Pennsylvania Hand Surgery - Drs. Osterman and Bora Joint Replacement Surgery - Drs. Lotke and Steinberg Germantown Hospital Arthroscopic Surgery Dr. J. Joyce Shriners Hospital Pediatric Orthopaedics BOARD CERTIFIED: ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY American Osteopathic Association March 5, 1990 FELLOWSHIP: Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics SUBSPECIALTY: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Complex nerve problems Back to top |
| Hospital Staff Appointments: |
| Mercy Suburban General Hospital 2701 DeKalb Pike Norristown, PA 1940l |
| Teaching Appointments: |
| Suburban General Hospital, active teaching staff,
Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery. Responsible for teaching of residents,
interns, and students. Springfield Division of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, active attending teaching staff. Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4150 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY Additional Clinical Experience and Training: Director and Chief physician in charge of the biofeedback and pain management program at the Montgomery County hand Center 1989 to 1997. This was one of the first programs of its kind developed to the specific use of relaxation techniques, self- hypnosis and pain awareness for the treatment of upper extremity nerve injury. Director and Chief physician in charge of the therapy program at the upper extremity Institute 1995 and ongoing incorporating relaxation techniques, massage, reflexology, tai chi and standard therapies for the treatment of upper extremity nerve injury and pain syndromes. Director of clinical program at the Upper Extremity Institute for incorporation of tai chi as well as a martial arts training in movement therapy and body self-regulation of spasticity, pain syndromes and psycho -- muscular coordination. Extensive training and background in movement therapies such as tai chi, martial arts and Kenpo martial arts. Direct preceptorship as well as one on one clinical training with completion of the Master course in Self- hypnosis under the supervision of Dr. William Shainline. Completion of course for utilization of Guided Imagery by doctors Rossman and Bressler. Osteopathic manipulative training incorporating muscle energy and relaxation techniques as well as direct hands-on as well as verbal techniques to induce muscular relaxation and decreased spasticity with alleviation of pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Director and Chief Physician: The Upper Extremity Institute Self Hypnosis and Pain Control Program Back to top |
| Lectures & Appearances : |
| 1987-August, Willow Grove Air Force Base Medical Personnel. Hand Trauma in the Military 1987-May, International Sports Medicine Associations Common Injuries in Aerobics and Training for Aerobic Instructors 1987-October, Family Practice Staff, Metropolitan Hospital. Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Extremities 1988-October 25, Annual Clinical Assembly for Orthopaedic Specialists Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Extremities 1989-April 27, Lecture to House Staff on Hand Surgery at Suburban General Hospital 1989-May 5, Lecture at Suburban General Hospital. Physical Exam of Hand, Common Disorders 1989-October 20, Thomas Jefferson University Hand Society. "Compression Neuropathy Secondary to Tumors in the Wrist" 1989-October 23, Suburban General Hospital Operating Room Personnel. "Implants in the Hand" 1989-October 26, Eldermed Association: "You can Play Golf and Crochet in Senior Years Without Pain" Common upper extremity problems 1989-November 28, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Hands, Rheumatoid Hands" 1990-March 8, Operating Room Nurses Association. "Surgical Management of Hand and Upper Extremity Trauma" 1990-July 13, Suburban General Hospital Physician Staff "Hand Emergencies" 1990-October 20, Thomas Jefferson University. "Arthroscopic Repairs of TFCC Tears in the Wrist A Preliminary Report on our Experience" 1990-October 22, Suburban General Hospital Nursing Staff. "Care of the Pediatric Patient in Traumatic Upper Extremity Injuries" 1990-December 18, Suburban General Hospital Board and Faculty "Hand Surgery in the Nineties - New Advances" 1991-April 22, Suburban General Hospital Podiatric and Medical/Surgical Nurses. "Evaluation of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Patient" 1991-July 29, Suburban General Hospital House Staff. "Orthopaedic Emergencies and Upper Extremity Trauma" 1991-August 9, Hershey, Pennsylvania 16th Annual Convention, Pennsylvania Osteopathic General Practicioner Society "Synovitis, Joint Injections and Anthroscopic Surgery in the Upper Extremities" 1992-March 17-20, Symposium on Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand - Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Faculty - "Dupuytren"s Disease: Pathophysiology and Surgical Treatment" 1992-March 17-20, Symposium on Surgery and Rehabilation Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. "Management of Difficult Fractures of the Hand and Wrist, Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment" 1992-October 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 9th Annual Meeting of the Jefferson Hand Society, Thomas Jefferson University. New Horizons on the Long Term Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management" 1993-May 10, Harleysville Insurance Company Staff. "Nerve Compression Syndromes - Traumatic and Chronic" Diagnosis, Treatment and Long-Term Management 1993-August 18, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Endoscopic Median Nerve Decompression: A Modified Technique" 1993-October 25, Thomas Jefferson University. "Transverse Endoscopic Median Nerve Decompression at the Wrist - A New Technique" 1994-September 26, Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists. "The Role of Implant Surgery in the Wrist" 1994-September 26, Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists. Panel Member for presentation with Louis Millender, M.D., Boston, MA - "Arthritis of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow, Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment" 1994-November 12, Thomas Jefferson University. "The Benefits of Early Nerve Gliding with the Use of the Mitek Device for Anterior Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow" 1995-February 21, Norristown, Pennsylvania. "Ulnar Neuropathy: Diagnosis, Treatment and New Horizons in Surgical Techniques" 1995-April 26. "The Anatomy and Physiology of the Nerves in the Upper Extremities and their Applications in the Practice of the Martial Arts" 1995-May 3, American Association of Peer Review . "Hand, Upper Extremity and Orthopaedic Consultation: What is Reasonable and Necessary, but Most Important, What Is Good Medical Care?" 1995-October 21, Thomas Jefferson University. "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome vs. Pain Syndromes: Where Are We Conservatively and Operatively in 1995" 1996-March 29, Philadelphia Electric Company, Berwyn, Pennsylvania. "Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Etiology, Treatment and Prevention, A New Approach" 1996-October 19, San Diego, California. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. "Opponensplasty, Concepts and Technique" 1996-October 19, San Diego, California. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Panel member for presentation with Drs. Hunter and Schneider. "Tendon Transfers" 1997-March 13, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Grand Rounds. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome" 1997-October 17, Worker's Compensation Seminar. "Disability, Impairment and Act 57: A Surgeon's Concept of Coordinated Disability Care" 1997-October 24, Thomas Jefferson University "The Surgeon's Role in Evaluating and Treating Patients with Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries" 1998-January 20, Suburban General Hospital, Community Event Seminar. "Carpal Tunnel and Other Chronic Pain" 1998-April 18-19, Symposium -WWDB Radio Health Fair Panel on nerve problems and carpal tunnel 1998-May, Guest speaker on Health Talk Across America with Dr. Brian McDonough: "Conservative Care of Upper Extremity Problems from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome to Carpal Tunnel" 1998-June 13, Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. Lecture - "Pain, Nerves, and Carpal Tunnel" 1998-July 29, Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. "Carpal Tunnel, Nerve Pain and Alternative Medicine" 1998-August 7, 1998, Television Interview: "Cumulative Trauma Problems and Carpal Tunnel in the Adolescent Population-, Producer Tracy Evans 1998-August 25, Television Interview - Channel 6 News Health segment with Anita Brikmann. "Alternative and Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Problems" 1998-August 14, Television Interview: BC TV, Berks Community Television. "A New Treatment Program for the Management of Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Pain" 1998-September 10, Merck and Company, Lansdale Facility. "Occupational Hazards and Prevention Management for Carpal Tunnel, Cumulative Trauma and Work Injuries" 1998-September 17, Reading Community College, Reading, Pennsylvania. Berks County Association of Occupational Nurses. "Conquering Pain and Carpal Tunnel" 1998-September 17, Reading Inn, Reading, Pennsylvania. "A New Treatment Program for the Management of Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Pain" 1998-October 3, Director and Coordinator of Conference. "Conquering Pain and Carpal Tunnel - The Alternatives-. The Mayor's Health Symposium: a daylong series of lectures on surgical and alternative treatments for carpal tunnel and nerve pain including featured lecture and panel discussions" 1998-October 24, Thomas Jefferson University. "Operative Results in the Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome" 1998-December 5, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. "Pain and Nerve Disorders, A Treatment Regimen for Healing Without the Need for Surgery" 1999-January 15, Tucson, Arizona, Canyon Ranch. "Alternative Treatments For Nerve Problems and Carpal Tunnel - A Different Approach To Life" 1999-March 10, The Philadelphia Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Hilton Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "The Industrial Hygienist's Approach to Carpal Tunnel and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Applied Ergonomics and Understanding' 1999-April 21, Encore Books, Newtown, Pennsylvania. "Nerve Pain, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel - Alternative Care" 1999-April 27, Temple University and St. Francis Medical Center, Wilmington, DE. (Medical Staff) The Other End of the Carpal Tunnel-Thoracic Outlet and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 1999-May 21, Greater Philadelphia Pain Society, Philadelphia, Pa. Chairperson and Keynote Speaker Challenges of Pain Management: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. 2000-March 18, Doylestown, Pa. Repetitive Strain, Carpal Tunnel Treatment Alternatives 2000- August 26, Atlantic City Convention Center Effective Health Fair Complimentary Treatment for Reparative Strain, Carpal Tunnel & Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 2000- October 2, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Lecture 2001- March 1, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Integrative Medical Program The Role of Integrative Medicine in the Treatment Of Nerve Pain and Musculoskeletal Injury 2001-July12, The Deborah Ray Health Talk Radio Show Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Strain Injury, Understanding and Treatment 2001,-August 6 WEBMD, Invited Guest Host of Educational Internet Program: Coping with Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Strain Injury 2001 - November 10, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Jefferson Hand Club Treatment options for failed carpal tunnel and thoracic outlet surgery 2002 - January 24, WHAT Radio, The Mary Mason Show Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Injury and Repetitive Strain Injury Conservative and Operative Treatment Options 2002 - May 30, Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (Philaposh) Work injury and rehabilitation of the Injured Worker 2002- July 17, Barnes and Noble invited author and speaker Standard and Alternative treatments for Repetitive Strain Injury and Orthopaedic Injuries 2002- September 20-22 Orlando Florida Chairperson and Keynote Speaker, 75th Annual Clinical Assembly, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery Section Repetitive Strain Injury, Median Ulnar and Radial Nerve Surgery and Optional Treatments 2002- September 22, Orlando Florida The Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 2003 - November 13, Media Pennsylvania Gymnastics Coaches Seminar - Conditioning and Avoiding Injury in Mens and Woman's Competitive Gymnastics 2003 - November 15, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 20th Annual Meeting of the Jefferson Hand Club Thomas Jefferson University Ten Year Followup on Anterior Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow with the Mitek Bone Anchor for the Treatment of Ulnar Neuropathy and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 2004 - January 16, Palm Springs, California American Association of Hand Surgery, Annual Meeting,The Fried Technique: For Anterior Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow with the Mitek Bone Suture Anchor 2004 - November 20, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson University A New Device for Upper Extremity Stabilization And Progressive Motion - The EZ Arm Immobilizer 2005 - March 1, Philadelphia Pennsylvania _ Marriot in Plymouth Meeting - The Ergo Shoulder System and Abduction Pillow - The first Immobilization Device designed to help Prevent Frozen Shoulder - Anatomy, Use and Application Back to top |
| Papers: |
| Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Following the Use of
Corticosteroids Pipette and Glass Injuries of the Hand Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Are All Tears the Same? Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report, A Case Controversy Fractures of the Tibia Shaft, A Retrospective Commentary Arthroscopic Repair of TFCC Tears in the Wrist - A Preliminary Report on our Experience Kenpo Therapy - A Unique Application of the Martial Arts Motherhood, Carpal Tunnel and You Endoscopically Assisted Median Nerve Decompression at The Wrist Biofeedback in the Management of Upper Extremity Neuropathies Multimodal Biofeedback Therapy for the Management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The Differential Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The Role of Implant Surgery in the Wrist Tendon Transfers for Opponensplasty Case and Comment: Patient Care Magazine - Diagnosis and Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Alternative Healthcare Management The Newsmagazine of Non-Traditional Medicine May, 1999 - Success without Surgery Sept., 1999- Massage Therapy in Pain Management Nov., 1999- Healing through Relaxation |
| Exhibits: |
| 1993-November 1, San Francisco, California. Annual
Clinical Assembly of the AAOS. Title: "Endoscopic Decompression
of the Median Nerve at the Wrist" 1997-September 22, Atlanta, Georgia. Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists. Title: "Anterior Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow with Use of the Mite Bone Suture Anchor" Back to top |
| Publications: |
| Editor and Chief Writer - "Handy Thoughts" Newsletter: A semi-annual educational publication on hand and upper extremity problems |
| Books: |
| "Light at the End of the Carpal Tunnel" A Guide to Understanding and Relief from the Pain of Nerve Problems "The Carpal Tunnel Help Book" Self-Healing Alternatives for Carpal Tunnel And Other Repetitive Strain Injuries |
| Companies and Products: |
| Doctor In the House President and Chief Inventor A company dedicated to invention, clinically testing and supplying home health care and orthopedic products to allow self and home treatment of injury and disease. Inventor of: Multiple patents and Patents Pending The Ergo Shoulder System and Abduction Pillow and other devices: Multiple patents and Patents Pending Back to top |
| Societies and Organizations : |
| Philadelphia Hand Society Jefferson Hand Club The Jefferson Orthopaedic Society American Osteopathic Association American College of Osteopathic Surgeons American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Hand Surgery Section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics American Medical Association Jefferson Alumni Association of Thomas Jefferson University Medical College Philadelphia Peripheral Nerve Society Greater Philadelphia Pain Society Greater Philadelphia Society for Clinical Hypnosis American Society for Clinical Hypnosis American Association for Hand Surgery (A.A.H.S.) Honorary Co-Chairman, The Physician’s Advisory Board The National Republican Congressional Committee President, Hand Surgery Section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, September, 2002 through September, 2003 |
| Licensed : |
| Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware Back to top |
1515
DeKalb Pike, Suite 100 Bluebell, PA 19422 Phone 610-277-1990 Fax 610-277-2007 |