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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
2012-01-23 knee exam:
Sounds like you have some arthritis of your knees.The bone on bone is most likely causing most of the pain. You can try cortisone injections or synvisc which should buy you some time..you eventually may
2012-01-21 Hips:
Debbie, Yes 23 yrs is a pretty long time for this kind of thing..You must not be obese or smoke and take good care of yourself?..It's hard to say if it is coming lose or not from your description,your
2011-12-21 Pins in Hip:
The pins or screws will most likely be detected, they will then have her step to the side and they will use a wand to scan over her hips where it will be clear to them that she is okay to fly.You can have
2011-12-19 lost of sensation in middle back:
I would get xrays just to check spine etc., sounds like overuseagestrain of back muscles with standing and carrying child. Maybe physical therapy or massage would help that area,it would help break up
2011-12-17 Arm Pain:
Kim, Sounds like extensor tendonitis ,,but there is oarsman syndrome,pronator teres syndrome,PINS..I would get an exam,xrays etc..try ice not heat,and biofreeze topical gel and OTC NSAIDs..all these help
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