Ed Letendre's Article in Health and Fitness

1071 Tommy John Surgery, Rehab, and Elbow Braces
Tommy John was a former pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers and the first baseball player to undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in 1974. Since then this surgery has been nicknamed “Tommy John Surgery,” For the past 30+ years many other baseball players have gone through this surgery, especially pitchers.
Posted on Jun-08-2013

661 Trick of the Trade: Steristrip-suture combo for thin skin lacerations
When geriatric patients or those who chronically utilize corticosteroids develop lacerations it can be difficult for healthcare providers to determine the most efficient method of treatment. Oftentimes, these patients have very thin skin which can make it relatively simple for sutures to tear through the skin.
Posted on Dec-05-2012

437 Surgilube as a Replacement for Oil DuringDermascopic Examination
Some physicians prefer to use Surgilube while performing Dermascopy. Dermascopy is typically performed by dermatologists attempting to ascertain whether or not a particular lesion is malignant or benign. As a diagnostic tool, dermascopic examinations have continued to gain in popularity since their inception.
Posted on Nov-14-2012

834 CIDEX Plus Solution: High-Level Disinfectant for Sterile Processing of Medical Devices
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), also known as hospital-acquired infections, pose tremendous health and safety risks to patients in hospital settings. Hospital diseases can cause devastating illness and even death. These infections are caused by various bacteria, fungi and viruses that patients acquire during medical care. Despite ongoing medical advances and lifesaving treatments, modern medical services often come with the risk of HAI.
Posted on Sep-13-2012

1001 Revolutionary spray-on skin treatment
Scientists have recently announced a revolutionary and ideal spray-on skin treatment for stubborn venous leg ulcers. Ulcers commonly occurs with older patients, with limited to no mobility and usually involves open wounds on the lower legs or ankles. The wounds then become a serious threat because of the difficulty to heal, which exacerbates a number of other health issues.
Posted on Aug-31-2012