So maybe that orthopedic surgeon really needs to make his boat payment but don’t fall for the meniscus trap.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/26/health/common-knee-surgery-does-very-little-for-some-study-suggests.html?smid=pl-share

Excellent article today in NY Times about Big Pharma creating new diagnoses in millions of people with the help of a few doctors.  Check it out at:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/health/the-selling-of-attention-deficit-disorder.html?hp&smid=pl-share

In the “pages” section.  See how my baby niece got tortured by the system.

Welcome to my new and improved blog site.  The post “Batman” will get you started with a funny personal story on how nature and a health care “system” conspired to almost kill me.  That led to an introspective period and I ended up writing a bunch of short pieces on various aspects of health and health care that might be helpful to the average healthcare “consumer.”  Everything here is my own opinion and not of any of my various employers or colleagues unless specifically stated.  Credit and references are  given when possible.  If you see something I’ve plagiarized or not given credit for please alert me!  Comments are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks

Nick Sartor, M.D.