MedStar Health Blog

A 2023 MedStar Health research review article found that low racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among orthopedic surgeons may contribute to disparities in surgery access and outcomes.   Each y...

Do you have persistent pain in your hands or wrists? Is it difficult to complete daily tasks that require putting pressure on your fingertips or use of your thumb? Hand arthritis is a common conditio...

As people live longer, it’s natural to wonder how long a hip or knee replacement will last. Will a revision eventually be necessary? It’s something every patient considering a joint replacement wants...

MedStar Health Research Institute is enrolling patients with post-amputtion pain in the hands or fingers in a clinical study of an exciting new technique called regenerative peripheral nerve interface...

When burning, stabbing, or shooting joint pain keeps you up at night or prevents you from doing the activities you love, nerve pain around the joint may be to blame. Orthopedic sports injuries and ch...

The use of robotic technology in medicine sounds futuristic, but at MedStar Health, it’s quickly becoming a common practice. In fact, we’re leading the way with robotic-assisted surgery t...