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Boxer's Fracture Oct 14th, 2019

A boxer’s fracture is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand, at the metacarpal neck. This is the bone associated with the small finger. When fractured, usually after punching an object like a boxer, it is often displaced and requires surgery. Never ever punch a wall or...

CAN YOUR DIET IMPACT YOUR JOINT HEALTH Jun 14th, 2019

Have you ever heard of the phrase “you are what you eat.” This famous quote reminds people to always be mindful of what they put in their bodies. Over time most people will have some type of joint pain. A person's diet is paramount when you are trying to protect...

Calcium in your diet Jun 7th, 2019

Make sure you get at least 1000mg of calcium daily. When your bone breaks or cracks, your doctor immobilizes it so that the broken ends fit together. Then you wait for the bone to mend. Your body deposits calcium at the site of the break to repair the breach. If...

TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL FRACTURE HEALING May 26th, 2019

DR. JONATHAN OHEB'S TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL FRACTURE HEALING: 1. ALWAYS MOVE YOUR FINGERS AFTER AN INJURY IF YOUR FINGERS ARE NOT THE BODY PART WITH THE INJURY. KEEPING YOUR FINGERS STIFF UNNECESSARILY FOR EVEN A FEW DAYS CAN LEAD TO PERMANENT STIFFNESS THAT MAY NEVER RECOVER. 2. Seek care immediately with...

Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad For You? May 7th, 2019

Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad For You? Facts:-up to 45% of people crack their knuckles. -As you crack your knuckles your joint capsule and ligaments stretch and create the popping sound. -Multiple studies have shown no causal link between arthritis and cracking knuckles. -Aggressive joint cracking can however injure the ligaments around a...

Special Visit Apr 10th, 2019

Hippocratic Oath Still Rings True Today Feb 11th, 2019

I have sworn this hippocratic oath in the past and it still rings true today: I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as...

Dr. Oheb Named A Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons Oct 25th, 2018

I am honored to be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the largest and most respected group of board-certified surgeons in the world. The press release for my induction into this professional designation, provided by the American College of Surgeons, is featured below. Boston, MA: Dr. Jonathan...