From Michigan State to Heritage Hand and Plastic Surgery: A Special Patient Journey
It’s not every day that a Cold War naval nuclear engineer walks into your office—but that’s exactly what happened when Ralf…
Why Do I Have a Bust of William Arbuthnot Lane in My Office Waiting Room?
If you’ve ever sat in my waiting room and noticed the bronze bust of a serious-looking man, you may have wondered…
Announcing The Launch Of Heritage Hand And Plastic Surgery
I am pleased to announce the opening of Heritage Hand and Plastic Surgery, an independent private practice dedicated to delivering world-class care…
Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Chapter 69: Procedure Room or Office Hand Surgery with Field SterilityDonald Lalonde, James Clarkson Sometimes, you’re asked to do something you…
Looking Beyond the Pond: How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Patient Safety in Medicine
As physicians, we are trained to listen, teach, and collaborate, often moving together like a shoal of fish, guided by the…
From the Operating Room to the Open Road: A Surgeon’s Half-Marathon and New Beginning
May 4th 2025:Today, I crossed a new finish line—both literally and metaphorically. I ran my first half-marathon, the Flying Pig, in…
Understanding How Antibiotics and Cholesterol Medications Can Affect Your Tendons
If you’ve ever experienced tendon pain or been diagnosed with tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon), you might be surprised to learn…
Understanding Hand Surgery for Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, De Quervain’s Tendonitis, and Lacertus Syndrome: A Patient Guide
By Dr. James Clarkson, MD, Plastic and Hand Surgeon at Heritage Hand and Plastic Surgery If you’re struggling with hand pain,…
Why Patients Are Choosing Office-Based Surgery Over Costly Operating Rooms
For patients facing surgeries like cubital tunnel release—a common procedure for older men, many of whom are frail—navigating Medicare and Medicare…
Understanding Hand Pain: Peeling Back the Layers of the Onion
When patients visit me with hand pain, they often expect a straightforward diagnosis tied to an X-ray showing arthritis or a…