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Expert Profile: Joe A Shaw PA-C

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.

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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

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 controversial or provocative about this subject Carpal tunnel syndrome is rarely caused by computer or mouse use.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2440
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.84 Best of the best
Politeness	9.91 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		213

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/31/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08
8	9	8	10	08/28/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/16/08

User Comments

thank you
(apostolos on 08/31/08)

knowledgeably and clear description of language that doctors only understand.
(Frank on 08/28/08)

thank you very much
(sonia on 08/28/08)

Actually reads what you write =)! Would go to him for help again. Gives good advice and is knowledgable on the subject. Thanks so much for volunteerin
(vicki on 08/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Joe A Shaw PA-C

2008-09-05 flip flops and normal gait: Kim, That's an interesting question and I guess I never have really heard that. If you think about it we are born of course w/o shoes..ie we were made to really walk barefoot..similar as w flip flops...

2008-09-03 buckle fracture left foot 16 monyh old: Brenda, It will take some time, there's not much you will be able to explain to a 16 month old. While watching TV or something you may want to stretch leg and foot ie straight leg and gently move foot...

2008-09-02 Heel Pain: Janie, Probably either a heel spur..(bone spur that grows on the bottom of the heel)puts pressure on tendon/nerves around the heel area. OR Plantar fasciitis..tendon on bottom of foot that gets inflammed...

2008-08-28 MRI SCAN OF THE LEFT KNEE.: The 5-6mm finding has nothing to do with the ACL. That defect is on the outside/back part of your femur bone at knee joint. An eraser head is about 4mm across I think. I think most orthos use transplants...

2008-08-27 MRI SCAN OF THE LEFT KNEE.: Frank, Looks like you have an old ACL tear..not rupture and a small bone/cartilage defect on the outside/back of knee joint.If you have had chronic knee pain for sometime w/o relief w conservative measures...