With new insurance plans or deductible rates kicking in at the start of the new year, elective orthopedic and podiatric surgeries skyrocket during the last months of each calendar year. According to orthopedic surgeon, Jeffrey Stimac, many people also prefer to have surgery during the holidays due to extended time off from work and the likelihood of […]
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child go through the pain and disappointment that can come with a broken bone during summer break when all their friends are having fun in the great outdoors. Nearly 42% of all pediatric fractures are to the forearm and hand, often due to extending their […]