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Expertise
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.
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Recent Answers from Joe A Shaw PA-C
2012-05-01 anckle weaknes/pain:
Might be Tarsal Tunnel syndrome..which is like carpal tunnel of the foot, there is a nerve that gets inflammed or injured and causes numbness and tingling in the foot. May need surgery.Other thing could
2012-04-30 Finger Joint Puncture Injury:
Maegan, You really need to get this checked on by a hand orthopedist..not walk-in clinic..you could have an infection that is sequestered off within your bone or along tendon or tendon sheath.Since it
2012-04-26 long-time broken ring finger:
Stefanie, Yes surgery would be only thing that MAY help, you most likely tore/ruptured your collateral ligament of the PIP joint(middle knuckle)and or possibly split your flexor tendon(palm side of finger)
2012-04-23 knee pain:
Well over here we would get xray to check bones etc.. first visit,also make sure no infection of the joint,try NSAIDs (medicine like Motrin)then if not better get MRI to see if you have torn cartilage
2012-04-22 Broken Collar bone:
Would need to see xrays to make sure healing properly,but if healing normally then jogging at 4 wks should be ok. Can't really speed up healing. Shoulder range of motion by physical therapy should help
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