Greg M. Balourdas, MD

A: I was drawn to Orthopedics because of the rewarding nature of the surgical treatment of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. From fixing a fracture to joint replacement the positive effects on the patient's life is very gratifying. I chose to sub specialize in hand and upper extremity because it suited my personality. I suppose like a watch-maker I enjoy the meticulous detail and the intricate design of the smaller... read more

AAOS orthopedic annual meeting

Dr. Greg Balourdas

02-14-2012

I spent a great 5 days in San Francisco at the annual international meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Getting an update on the latest Technology and Techniques. Saw a lot, learned a few things too! Pictures are also posted on FB: http://www.facebook.com/TheHandDoctor. Stay tuned for more information on the latest on the non-surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture…

FOOSH!!

Greg Balourdas, MD

01-31-2012

You’ve FOOSHed before and probably didn’t even realize you were doing it! In my world this stands for one of the most common events which result in injuries to the hand, wrist and arm. It’s a natural reflex to protect your head and face!

Fall
On an
Out-
Stretched
Hand

We have all done it and thankfully we are usually able to protect ourselves without significant injury. Occasionally the FOOSHer ends up sacrificing certain body parts to protect other parts. Such falls can... more

I just jammed my finger, Doc

Greg Balourdas, MD

01-10-2012

Ok now that professional basketball season in underway... I seem to be seeing an increase in “jammed” fingers. Probably just coincidence but when my son jammed his finger playing goalie it prompted me to start thinking about these injuries which do occur when flying spherical objects contact extended fingers as in “ball” sports (basketball, volleyball and soccer). I never fail to cringe when I see a patient who says their finger was jammed and... more

Rare transplant gives quadruple amputee two new hands

01-04-2012

Here's an interesting hand-related news article from reuters.com.

The transplant of an entire hand is rare but here a bilateral transplantation has been accomplished with some encouraging success.

Complex and wonderfully made

Greg Balourdas, MD

12-22-2011

You don’t have to be a Hand Specialist to know that your hands are very important to you… but as a Hand Surgeon I do get a special appreciation for how complex and wonderfully made our hands are, and how much we take them for granted. If you’ve ever experienced an injury to your hands or arm that prevented their normal use you know what I mean. Our hands are the main way that we interact with our environment… more

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