A partner in Philadelphia Orthopaedic Associates in PA, Dr. Andrew Collier has almost 20 years' experience as a surgeon. Dr. Andrew Collier is a three-time recipient of the Patient's Choice Award, and a member of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA).
The EOA in 1998 established the Eastern Orthopaedic Education Foundation (EOEF) as a means of promoting lifelong learning among up-and-coming orthopaedists. This non-profit organization makes grants and awards to fellows and residents in order to enhance quality patient care and research. The EOEF meets these needs by sponsoring lectures and presentations of papers at EOA meetings.
Tax-deductible contributions to the EOEF support several programs. For example, donations make possible mentorships for surgeons by recognized authorities in the field. This includes expenses-paid two-week clinical visits. Young surgeons, residents, and fellows can also receive funds for traveling to scientific meetings of the EOA they could not otherwise attend.
Additionally, the EOEF sponsors research for an evidence-based practice and develops online information on its websites to better convey scientific data.
Showing posts with label Dr. Andrew Collier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr. Andrew Collier. Show all posts
Monday, August 24, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Patricia Cornwell and the Scarpetta Series
A three-time winner of a patient's choice award, Dr. Andrew Collier served as an orthopaedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA, for nearly three decades. When he is not in the operating room, Dr. Andrew Collier enjoys reading the mystery fiction of Patricia Cornwell.
Cornwell is known for her series of 22 novels about Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner. The author of 26 New York Times bestsellers, she had a humble beginning to her literary career. At a signing for her first novel, Postmortem, the book sold only one copy. However, it received critical acclaim, winning five major awards.
Cornwell was born in Miami and grew up in North Carolina, where she joined the staff of the Charlotte Observer. At the Observer she became well known for her articles on prostitution. She later moved to Virginia to work for the Chief Medical Examiner, an inspiration for the Scarpetta character.
Now living in Boston, Cornwell cofounded the National Forensic Academy and appears on CNN as a consultant. She has also made donations to examine a Confederate submarine and excavate historic objects in Jamestown, Virginia.
Cornwell is known for her series of 22 novels about Kay Scarpetta, a medical examiner. The author of 26 New York Times bestsellers, she had a humble beginning to her literary career. At a signing for her first novel, Postmortem, the book sold only one copy. However, it received critical acclaim, winning five major awards.
Cornwell was born in Miami and grew up in North Carolina, where she joined the staff of the Charlotte Observer. At the Observer she became well known for her articles on prostitution. She later moved to Virginia to work for the Chief Medical Examiner, an inspiration for the Scarpetta character.
Now living in Boston, Cornwell cofounded the National Forensic Academy and appears on CNN as a consultant. She has also made donations to examine a Confederate submarine and excavate historic objects in Jamestown, Virginia.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Open versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
As a board-certified, practicing orthopaedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Andrew Collier helps patients enjoy a better quality of life. Since 1985, Dr. Andrew Collier has worked at Philadelphia Orthopaedic Associates. As an organization, the practice focuses on less-invasive techniques such as endoscopic surgery for treating carpal tunnel syndrome and other debilitating conditions.
There are various treatments designed to help patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, ranging from nonsurgical to surgical. A nonsurgical approach is, of course, preferred. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery is frequently used when nonsurgical approaches have failed. Other times, it is performed if a doctor is concerned about nerve damage or if the pain associated with the condition is particularly severe.
In endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, a surgeon maneuvers a small tube with a camera attached to the end of it into the affected area through a small incision. This allows the surgeon to see the area without surgically opening it up entirely, as is the case in open carpal tunnel surgery. Then the surgeon makes cuts to release pressure on the median nerve, thereby decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Since the endoscopic procedure is less invasive than open surgery, it is considered to have fewer risks and has a faster healing time. It is often recommended for patients who need to have surgery on both wrists or who depend on the use of their wrists for getting around in a wheelchair or on crutches.
There are various treatments designed to help patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, ranging from nonsurgical to surgical. A nonsurgical approach is, of course, preferred. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery is frequently used when nonsurgical approaches have failed. Other times, it is performed if a doctor is concerned about nerve damage or if the pain associated with the condition is particularly severe.
In endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, a surgeon maneuvers a small tube with a camera attached to the end of it into the affected area through a small incision. This allows the surgeon to see the area without surgically opening it up entirely, as is the case in open carpal tunnel surgery. Then the surgeon makes cuts to release pressure on the median nerve, thereby decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Since the endoscopic procedure is less invasive than open surgery, it is considered to have fewer risks and has a faster healing time. It is often recommended for patients who need to have surgery on both wrists or who depend on the use of their wrists for getting around in a wheelchair or on crutches.
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