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Korsh Jafarnia, MD – Board Certified Hand Surgeon Korsh Jafarnia, MD – Board Certified Hand Surgeon
  • About
    • Dr. Jafarnia
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Our Staff
  • Injuries & Conditions
    • Hand
    • Wrist
    • Elbow/Forearm
    • Shoulder
  • Treatment Options
    • Minimally Invasive
    • Surgical
    • Non Surgical
  • Therapy
    • Hand Therapy
    • Hand Therapists
  • Patient
    • Stories & Testimonials
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Hyaluronic acid injection for chronic tennis elbow may relieve pain, improve function

Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed hyaluronic acid injection may effectively relieve pain and improve function in patients with chronic tennis elbow. In this... read more →
  • December 20, 2021

The role of injury prevention for an elite athlete on the road to the Olympics

In this study, authors explored perspectives on sports injury prevention of Belgium Olympic level athletes, coaches, managers and healthcare providers from various Olympic sports. The researchers conducted a qualitative study,... read more →
  • November 10, 2021

Early Sports Specialization is Associated with Upper Extremity Injuries in Throwers and Fewer Games Played in Major League Baseball

According to a recent study published in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, single-sport athletes who specialize in baseball at a young age may have a greater predisposition to overuse... read more →
  • October 15, 2021

Prolonged Use of Opioids, Risk of Addiction Observed in Older Patients After Fracture Surgery

Extended opioid usage occurred in older patients, aged 60 years and up, who undergo fracture surgery, according to a study presented at the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the American... read more →
  • September 9, 2021

Gymnastics Injury Prevention

Gymnastics is a rigorous sport, requiring long hours of practice and complex physical movements. In addition to the weight-bearing stresses placed on the upper body during many gymnastic moves, the... read more →
  • August 12, 2021

What’s New in Hand and Wrist Surgery 2021

Read some of the newest findings in hand, wrist and elbow treatment. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) - Orthobuzz reports on five of the most compelling findings... read more →
  • July 15, 2021

Any initial fracture raises subsequent fracture risk for postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women who sustain any type of initial fracture are at a higher risk for a subsequent fracture, according to a study published in EClinicalMedicine. "We need to change our... read more →
  • July 10, 2021

A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes

For young athletes, sports activities are more than play. Participation in athletics improves physical fitness, coordination, and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to learn teamwork. Because young athletes are... read more →
  • June 30, 2021

Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Aged 50 Years or Older: Obstacles to Bone Health Analysis and Follow-Up in a Community Setting

Osteoporosis is often asymptomatic and frequently manifests as a fracture due to low-energy trauma. Distal radius (DR) fractures are the second most common fracture in the elderly and account for... read more →
  • June 4, 2021

HSS Hand Surgeon Performs First Surgery with FDA-Cleared Wrist Replacement Implant He Designed

Sixty-nine-year-old Mark Eisen says he waited seven years for a surgery he hopes will change his life. Last week, he had the first total wrist replacement with KinematX™, a new... read more →
  • May 15, 2021
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Houston Methodist Hospital – Memorial City/Spring Valley
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

9090 Katy Freeway, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77024

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