What is it…? A myxoid cyst, or digital mucous cyst, is a small, noncancerous bump most often found near a joint at the end of your finger. It is a sac filled with fluid that appears on the finger, above the joint located next to the nail (the distal interphalangeal joint). The stalk of the Read More
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Injection Basics: You’re going to do WHAT to me?
When coming to the orthopedist/sports medicine doctor, many patients often need and want injections. Knowing what is coming can help relieve a lot of the procedural anxiety, and make the process less painful and an overall easier experience. In general it comes down to localizing, sterilizing, Read More
Relieving Chronic Pain from Tennis Elbow
Relieving Chronic Pain from Tennis Elbow What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that happens when the tendons in your elbow are overworked, usually from doing the same wrist and arm movements over and over again. Even though it's called Read More
November 2022 Hand Surgery Topic De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis continued…..
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Nutritional supplements: Magic pill, or another piece in the puzzle?
Approximately ⅔ of athletes are taking dietary supplements. Protein products are the most prevalent, with energy drinks, creatine, and amino acids also being commonly taken. By definition, a supplement is a vitamin, mineral, herb/botanical, amino acid, dietary substance, and must be taken Read More
September 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Esport athletes: No, it’s not just carpal tunnel
Billion-Dollar eSports Industry Not just for kids wasting a few hours, eSports has gained acceptance in high school, collegiate, and professional levels of athletics. There are over 150 US colleges with varsity eSports teams, with several offering scholarships totaling $9 million. The professional Read More
July 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… continued
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
June 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Low Back Pain: When The Foundation Crumbles
Back pain can often be debilitating, but often can be managed depending on the cause. Most commonly, a strain/sprain of the low back muscles and tendons is the cause of acute low back pain and can often be treated with therapy and medications. Core weakness can predispose patients to being more Read More