What is it…? A myxoid cyst, or digital mucous cyst, is a small, noncancerous bump most often found near a joint at the end of your finger. It is a sac filled with fluid that appears on the finger, above the joint located next to the nail (the distal interphalangeal joint). The stalk of the Read More
Injection Basics: You’re going to do WHAT to me?
When coming to the orthopedist/sports medicine doctor, many patients often need and want injections. Knowing what is coming can help relieve a lot of the procedural anxiety, and make the process less painful and an overall easier experience. In general it comes down to localizing, sterilizing, Read More
November 2022 Hand Surgery Topic De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis continued…..
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Nutrition-Tis the season!
As the holidays approach, it is important to keep in mind the overall nutritional recommendations and guidelines for maintaining a healthy weight through the season. You’ve been working hard all year, don’t let a few days or weeks derail it. Note that I say nutrition, not diet. Certainly, there are Read More
Nutritional supplements: Magic pill, or another piece in the puzzle?
Approximately ⅔ of athletes are taking dietary supplements. Protein products are the most prevalent, with energy drinks, creatine, and amino acids also being commonly taken. By definition, a supplement is a vitamin, mineral, herb/botanical, amino acid, dietary substance, and must be taken Read More
September 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Esport athletes: No, it’s not just carpal tunnel
Billion-Dollar eSports Industry Not just for kids wasting a few hours, eSports has gained acceptance in high school, collegiate, and professional levels of athletics. There are over 150 US colleges with varsity eSports teams, with several offering scholarships totaling $9 million. The professional Read More
Tennis elbow: But I don’t even play tennis!
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a major cause of pain along the outer elbow. Pain is usually worse with activities such as gripping, or with repetitive wrist motions. Patients with this condition often have tenderness along the outer (lateral) part of the Read More
July 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… continued
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
June 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More