Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems I see in our offices. There are many causes of shoulder pain ranging from overuse injuries in throwing athletes to dislocations from sports and trauma to arthritis and the most common cause which is rotator cuff dysfunction. The Read More
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April 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Trigger Finger/Thumb
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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
Heat Illness: When it’s more than just a good sweat
As the weather begins to warm back up and spring sports are kicking in to gear, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illness, what to do, and most importantly, how to prevent heat illness. Today we are going to review a few of the major points everyone should be aware of, Read More
It’s All In The Hips
Hip pain can mean many different things to different people, so it’s important to be clear with your doctor when you say hip pain. Hip pain can generally be broken into 3 different areas. The front, side and back. Each of these regions means very different causes of pain and of course very different Read More
Not all meniscal injuries are the same
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries that I see every day. Tears of the meniscus are one of the most frequent of these injuries. Patients typically present in the office with pain at the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) of the knee and often have swelling in the joint. Additionally, Read More
Utilizing telemedicine visits during Covid-19
Your safety and well-being is our top priority. As COVID-19 cases are spiking in our area, we encourage you to take advantage of telemedicine visits as an alternative approach to seeing our Physicians for non-urgent visits, such as review of your MRI or other diagnostic tests. What is Read More
Arthroscopic Procedures: How and Why
Arthroscopic procedures are minimally invasive types of surgeries that can be performed for injured joints. In an arthroscopic procedure, small incisions are made around a joint and an endoscope (small instrument with a camera attached) is inserted to give the doctor a better view of what is going Read More
Heat or Ice for First Aid?
Everyone should know some basic first aid techniques, simple easy things you can do right away. One of the most helpful things to know for an injury is whether to use ice or heat. Here are a few things to store away in your memory for when the emergency occurs. The RICE Method “R-I-C-E” is an Read More
What Does My Knee Pain Mean?
We all have had, or will have knee pain at some point in time. Or maybe you have pain now. Maybe you’re wondering why does my knee hurt when I sit and then stand, or why does it only hurt when I climb the stairs, but not when I’m running? Actually, there is a specific name for this condition, Read More
Top 10 preventable injuries that happen at work
Getting hurt at work can have a huge impact on your life. An unexpected absence from work means you don’t have time to prepare. Missing time from work can mean missed pay checks. There is also a stack of paperwork that has to be completed for insurance purposes. Clearly, a work-related injury is Read More