Alejandro Badia

mymedicalimages Announces Strategic Partnership with OrthoNOW

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Monday, May 17, 2021

From acute injuries and chronic pain to preventive health, OrthoNOW is transforming the way expert orthopedic healthcare is delivered.\n"This strategic partnership is disruptive to the current status quo of how we deliver orthopedic care" said Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of OrthoNOW.

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  • From acute injuries and chronic pain to preventive health, OrthoNOW is transforming the way expert orthopedic healthcare is delivered.\n"This strategic partnership is disruptive to the current status quo of how we deliver orthopedic care" said Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of OrthoNOW.
  • "Enabling patients and clinicians to instantly share diagnostic images via mymedicalimages secure cloud system fits with our core competency of providing rapid orthopedic care and I couldn\'t be more excited.
  • The app utilizes a feature called OrthoChat for clinicians to collaborate with subspecialists on complicated cases.\n"This partnership is extremely groundbreaking throughout the community" said Dan Hodgeman, Founder and CEO of mymedicalimages.
  • "Bringing our new imaging technology to immediate care clinics, such as OrthoNOW, provides a higher level of patient care.

Surgeon Partners with Innovative Medical Device Company

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Friday, April 9, 2021

The subspecialist surgeon reviewed his x-rays remotely, real-time, via the OrthoNOW app, an award-winning digital health tool that allows the orthopedic clinician to plan treatment with the appropriate surgeon, if necessary.

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  • The subspecialist surgeon reviewed his x-rays remotely, real-time, via the OrthoNOW app, an award-winning digital health tool that allows the orthopedic clinician to plan treatment with the appropriate surgeon, if necessary.
  • His next step was an outpatient surgery at the Surgery Center at Doral, in the same building,with Dr. Alejandro Badia, founder and surgeon at Badia Hand to Shoulder Center.
  • By choosing to start his journey with OrthoNOW, he received the highest quality of care from a renowned surgeon, delivered with the most innovative technology, hence resulting in the best possible outcome.
  • The Company has FDA Clearance on a small-bone version of its IntelliSense Drill Technology and The Lever Action Plate System.

Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia with Tips on Why Augmented Reality is Making Procedures Safer

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

"Quite possibly," according to orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD , who has introduced a gaming-like system to his own practice.

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  • "Quite possibly," according to orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD , who has introduced a gaming-like system to his own practice.
  • Although augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality share certain technical components, the technologies are different.
  • The capabilities of AR are immense and growing, says Dr. Badia, who specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb.
  • Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS , is an internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of walk-in orthopedic centers.

CBD: It's How Some Spell Relief for Those Painful Joints

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Call it simply CBD and know that this derivative from the marijuana plant will not give you a "high" only welcome relief for those aching joints, says orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD .

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  • Call it simply CBD and know that this derivative from the marijuana plant will not give you a "high" only welcome relief for those aching joints, says orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD .
  • Musculoskeletal issues and orthopedic problems are considered the second most common reason why patients in the United States see a physician.
  • Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease marked by musculoskeletal pain, general fatigue, and malaise.
  • Long-term ibuprofen use can increase risk for heart attack and stroke and lead to hypertension, as well as kidney and gastrointestinal problems.

Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Badia Says Partial Shoulder Reconstruction Option for More Patients and Ideal for Outpatient Surgery; Offers Tips

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

"Until now, total joint replacement has been the gold standard for treating shoulder-joint problems that have not responded to conservative therapies.

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  • "Until now, total joint replacement has been the gold standard for treating shoulder-joint problems that have not responded to conservative therapies.
  • These advanced tools allow us as surgeons to restore the biomechanics of the shoulder with minimally invasive, bone-sparing approaches on an outpatient basis," says Dr. Badia.
  • Dr. Badia cautions, however, that not every shoulder patient is a candidate for partial joint replacement.
  • Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, is an internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of walk-in orthopedic centers.

According to OrthoNOW Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alejandro Badia the App offers orthopedic patients more convenience and efficiency

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Monday, December 7, 2020

"We are thrilled that our new app has been acknowledged by the Health Information Resource Center," noted Eric Rylander, VP Operations at OrthoNOW.

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  • "We are thrilled that our new app has been acknowledged by the Health Information Resource Center," noted Eric Rylander, VP Operations at OrthoNOW.
  • The goal of the Awards is to recognize best in class digital health resources for consumers and health professionals.
  • OrthoNOW Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alejandro Badia is proud that the new app is receiving attention, and more importantly, that it is working well to offer patients a more convenient and efficient tool for seeing and being treated by an orthopedic expert.
  • Bios: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW.

Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Offers Tips to Stem the Increase in Elbow Injuries, Especially in Kids

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Dr. Badia also cites results of an American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine survey of high-school baseball coaches, players, and their parents.

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  • Dr. Badia also cites results of an American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine survey of high-school baseball coaches, players, and their parents.
  • However, the jury remains out on the effectiveness of PRP, mesenchymal stem cells, and other orthobiologics, Dr. Badia says.
  • He offers the following tips to athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents of young athletes:
    Offer weekly strength and stretching exercise programs.
  • Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS , is an internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of walk-in orthopedic centers.

Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia Warns Time is of the Essence in Treating Finger Injuries; Offers Tips

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

That's why a digit jammed by a hard-thrown ball or smashed in a car door may be more than a "no-big-deal," says hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon and author of Healthcare from the Trenches , Dr. Alejandro Badia .

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  • That's why a digit jammed by a hard-thrown ball or smashed in a car door may be more than a "no-big-deal," says hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon and author of Healthcare from the Trenches , Dr. Alejandro Badia .
  • "Diagnosing and treating injuries anywhere along this system can be difficult enough even for the experienced orthopedic specialist," Dr. Badia says.
  • "And remember, if symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact an orthopedic specialist for evaluation," Dr. Badia says.
  • Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS , is an internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of walk-in orthopedic centers.

The OrthoNOW Network of Orthopedic Immediate Care Centers Announces New Mobile App

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

MIAMI, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OrthoNOW , a network of orthopedic immediate care centers in South Florida, is rolling out a new mobile app this month called OrthoNOW Mobile App v3.0.

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  • MIAMI, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OrthoNOW , a network of orthopedic immediate care centers in South Florida, is rolling out a new mobile app this month called OrthoNOW Mobile App v3.0.
  • The OrthoNOW structure, which is a specialized orthopedic immediate care model, allows for people struggling with orthopedic issues to receive efficient and effective care, all in one place.
  • Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of OrthoNOW says, "having all of your orthopedic medical information all in one place is just one of the benefits of the OrthoNOW Mobile App."
  • Bio: Alejandro Badia , MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a network of immediate orthopedic care clinics.