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Joe A Shaw PA-C

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Most general questions that have to do with orthopedic and /or occupational medicine or ergonomics. With a focus on upper extremity disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. After many years of treating and diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome I have developed a detailed website about carpal tunnel syndrome at
Carpal-Tunnel-Symptoms.com

Experience in the area

I have been a board certified Physician Assistant for 17 years, in the fields of occupational and orthopedic medicine.

Organizations

American Academy of Physician Assistants, State Academy of Physician Assistants.

Education/Credentials

Physician Assistant degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine PA program. Bachelor of Health and Science degree. Board Certified Physician Assistant, Ergonomic certification, University of Michigan ergonomics certification. Associate Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Former Paramedic, EMT and Firefighter.

Awards and Honors

Current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life support, and Basic life support, and CPR certification. University of Michigan Ergonomic training and certification.

What do you like about this subject?

It effects people all over the world. I have inquiries about CTS from people in Japan, Europe, Singapore, Russia and of course the U.S.A (just to name a few). They all want reliable information about CTS. So I developed Carpal-Tunnel-Symptoms.com

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

I have developed an informative and user friendly website concerning carpal tunnel syndrome at
Carpal-Tunnel-Symptoms.com

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Carpal tunnel syndrome is rarely caused by computer or mouse use.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.85
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 316
  • Volunteer Since 2007-12-21
  • Prestige Points 3520

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Veronica09/03/0910101010Thank you very much for taking your .....
bruce08/08/0910101010Thank you so much, Dr.Shaw
Monte07/21/0910101010Great help and caring.
Diane07/01/0910101010Was very helpful.
Carrie06/25/0910101010Thanks for the advice!

Recent Answers from Joe A Shaw PA-C

2009-09-02 Injured ring finger.. something wrong with bone?:

Sierra, Without seeing xrays it is difficult to say....but just a week out, it will still be sore for sure. There are ligaments that lie over the bones here those could be inflammed. You may have a bone

2009-08-08 Right Ankle Injury:

Ruby, Sounds like a non-union fracture which can be painful and unstable. Unusual to get a fracture in a walking boot..Could be a pathological fracture so get your calcium level checked, bone density

2009-08-07 shoulder problems:

Bruce, I would get with a good rheumatologist and rule out things like rheumatoid arthritis,connective tissue disease,auto-immune disease etc.. He/she will get another set of xrays I'm sure...at this

2009-07-21 Achilles heel???:

yes those are good exercises to do..wouldn't do others until firm diagnosis is made. Yes when the muscle/tendon is static for long periods of time..swelling will set in,making it very painful and stiff

2009-07-20 Achilles heel???:

Monte, Yeah you tore your AT..I doubt you ruptured it completely though..as you would see a ball of sorts and be in more pain.I had a ortho tell me he would almost rather deal w a complete rupture and

 

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