Meet Dr. Colen!
Dr. Alex Colen is the newest hand surgeon at Michigan Surgery Specialists. Between residency and his fellowship training, Dr. Colen spent six months training with our physicians as an apprentice and first assist in surgery. Now that his hand and upper extremity fellowship is complete, Dr. Colen is excited to be back home and to […]
Exceptional Care At Your Comfort Level – Telemedicine at MSS
At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we are committed to providing the best patient care in a clean, secure and healthy environment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our doors have remained open; implementing extra precautions to keep the virus at by and maintain a safe environment for our patients, staff and physicians. In Hand and Orthopedic medicine, hands-on […]
Our Most Common Hand Conditions
While most people are familiar with some of the common ailments we see in clinic (like Carpal Tunnel), other conditions that we treat are not as well known to the general population. In this blog, we are breaking down the top hand and upper extremity conditions we treat at MSS to help make you more […]
Avoiding Injury While Returning to the Gym
After spending some time away from regular exercise (due to COVID, extended vacation, illness or any other reason), your muscles begin to weaken and your body will fatigue faster from cardio exercises. Because of this breakdown, your body (typically) cannot tolerate the same level of exercise you were previously performing at. Many people are so […]
The Forgotten Pregnancy Side Effect- Carpal Tunnel!
Did You Know? It’s no secret that pregnancy can come with a laundry list of side effects that we have all come to expect: sleeplessness, swelling, weight gain, back pain etc. However, one of the conditions that most people are not expecting is hand pain! While Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is widely known as a […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Treatment & Surgery
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition also known as radial styloid tenosynovitis and it affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. If non-surgical methods don’t work to alleviate pain and tenderness in your wrist, De Quervain’s surgery is the next step. In this post, we’ll go more in-depth about what De Quervain’s […]
10 Questions To Ask Your Surgeon
1. Are you board certified? Most physicians (and all of ours at Michigan Surgery Specialists) are either board certified or if they are a newer physician, board eligible. Initially, physicians have to pass their medical board exams in their specialty and sub-specialty within 5 years of completing residency/fellowship. The physicians within this 5 year period […]
Common Orthopedic Injuries To Avoid This Summer
Summer is finally here! The weather is nice, the water is warm and everyone is looking to have a little fun outdoors. Though most of us see summertime as the season to cut loose, sometimes the eagerness to have fun can get the best of us and injuries occur without warning. From sports injuries to […]
COVID-Update
At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we have been working hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe care in a secure environment to all of our hand and orthopedic patients, because YOU are our top priority. As we re-open our clinics to accommodate patients with elective hand and orthopedic needs, please trust that we are still […]
Telemedicine Now Available!
Our patients are our top priority! At Michigan Surgery Specialists, we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and take essential steps to keep our patients, staff and physicians safe. Who can be seen in-office? As a healthcare provider, our offices have remained open to treat patients for their hand & orthopedic surgery needs during this […]
COVID-19 Precautions
At this time, Michigan Surgery Specialists will remain open! We are closely monitoring CDC and State recommendations/ guidelines and are taking extensive safety precautions to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We kindly ask that all patients adhere to the following precautions: If you are feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, such as cough, difficulty […]
What Goes into Joint Replacement Procedures?
Total joint replacement is not something that should be taken lightly. The most important thing you can do is make sure to see a specialist if you have pain in any joint or if your extremity functions are being limited. The longer you wait and the more chronic the issue becomes, the more difficult the […]
What You Should Know about Steroid Injections in the Finger
It may sound impossible to get an injection in a limb as small as your finger, but steroid injections into fingers is a common treatment for several conditions. Before we delve too deeply into why you might receive them, let’s first look at steroid injections in a general manner, i.e., what they are, how they […]
Winter Is Here…A Look at Skiing and Snowboard Injuries, How to Avoid Them, and How to Heal
Skiing and snowboarding are wildly popular wintertime activities, and yet it does not bode well when you read of organizations like the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons who review and report on injuries sustained during these activities. For example, in 2018, that group said: “Both sports are responsible for a substantial number of musculoskeletal injuries […]
The Surprising Effects of Smoking on the Hands
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand provides a report on the links between smoking and hand conditions, and it is quite shocking. This is because it indicates the following: “Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes and e-cigarettes have all been shown to negatively influence healing and worsen medical conditions in many parts of the body.” […]
What to Expect with an Elbow Fracture
Elbow fractures happen quite frequently, and they can be extremely painful. They’re especially common in children. In fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 10% of the fractures kids get are elbow fractures. There are a few different kinds of fractures involving the elbow. We’re going to look at what these are, what […]
Exciting Expansion for MSS in Fall 2019!
Welcome our two newest hand specialists! Dr. John Gorski Dr. John Gorski will open a hand surgery practice with offices in Novi and Livonia, offering surgical and non-surgical treatment of the hand, wrist and elbow. He will also provide plastic surgery procedures, like complex reconstruction and burn treatment. He is a published expert of the […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Treatment and Healing from One of the Most Common Injury Types
Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common orthopedic-related injuries diagnosed and treated today. They’re particularly common among those who lead active lifestyles or who are involved in physical sports. These injuries can range from mildly irritating to being so debilitating that they require you to change parts of your life. Within this post, we […]
Tennis Elbow (And How to Treat It)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is the most common injury of patients seeking medical attention for elbow pain. It is a painful condition involving inflammation of the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions over and over […]
Meniscus Tears: What you need to know
A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. It can be extremely painful and debilitating, but it doesn’t have to sideline you completely. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, you can get back on your feet doing the things you love. In this article, we’ll cover the following: What is a meniscus […]