Dr. Tedd Weisman

04/20/2020

Connecticut Orthopaedics is now offering telehealth visits for both existing and appropriate new patients who may be unable to come to the office.

04/20/2020

Together we will keep moving forward.

12/20/2017

I have to give a special shout out to Dr. Tedd Weisman and Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists for getting my hand back to normal. Although I’m enjoying Bowling lefty, I’ll be back to Bowling righty in a month!

06/06/2017

These are the most common hand injuries I see. This is an article worth reading. The medical terms used are well explained.
http://www.ishn.com/articles/97175-most-common-hand-and-wrist-injuries

While hand and wrist injuries are very common, some athletes and workers never seek treatment. But, delaying the diagnosis and treatment may result in long-term problems or even a permanent disability. Here is a list of some of the most common injuries that those who use their hands regularly experi...

05/30/2017

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This is a good article with helpful information. It is a bit detailed and long -- which may be a good thing.
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/the-10-laws-of-injury-prevention

Follow these time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads—and less in rehab

05/22/2017

One thing you should know. Spring cleaning and yard work can be forceful, strenuous and even aerobic exercise. That is why these activity programs should be started gradually, and done employing proper body mechanics.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/lynda-shrager-the-organized-caregiver/injury-prevention-spring-cleaning/

Start slow, plan ahead and warm up for spring cleaning to prevent injuries.

05/15/2017

This article is short and sweet -- and interesting. Arthritis sufferers can often tell when it's going to rain based on their pain.

http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/tools-resources/weather/

Studies show a variety of weather factors can increase arthritis pain. Find out how your weather forecast could affect your joint pain.

04/18/2017

The article was written with runners in mind but its advise can be applied to many spring/summer activities. The best advice is to take it slow and pace yourself.
http://www.active.com/running/articles/4-ways-to-avoid-overuse-injuries-this-spring

As you dust off your running shoes and spring back into your training, use these tips to avoid overuse injuries and enjoy a healthy running season.

04/10/2017

We just had a video posted on YouTube. You can see it here
https://youtu.be/-0xsFJbtVso

CT hand specialist Dr. Tedd Weisman is an orthopedic surgeon, treating patients in his Milford CT and Orange CT office locations. As one of Connecticut’s lea...

03/27/2017

95% of my hand surgery procedures are done with this technique. Since the patient is awake I am able to narrate the procedure. It is often comforting to the patient to know what is going on.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/25/health/surgery-awake-anesthesia.html?mwrsm=Email

More people are rejecting general anesthesia for procedures, prompting doctors to narrate their steps as they deal with alert patients asking questions.

03/15/2017

Beware! There is a lot of ice on walks, roads and sidewalks. Be careful out there. Some tips for walking on ice.
http://www.cthandspecialist.com/common-winter-injury/

Slipping on ice is a major cause hand & wrist injuries. Take precautions when walking on ice. If injury occurs call an orthopedist to treat the injury.