[jrandall]

I had right thumb and hand pain for five years. I tried laser therapy, accupunture, and cortisone shots. Just before I retired in Miami, my surgeon there told me I had enough shots and needed surgery. Of course when I told him I would be moving in a few weeks he said, we will give you another shot and you will need to have surgery after you are moved and settled. That surgeon was Dr. Alejandro Badia and is rated very high in the Country. I asked him for a recommendation for a hand surgeon in Central Florida. He recommended Dr. Jerry Rubin in Celebration, Fl. This is right near Disney. Dr. Rubin did do my hand surgery in October 2012. I was in a cast for five weeks and then it took a good four more months to heal. But, after five years of chronic pain the pain was gone. I can't believe I waited so long. Anyway, I liked Dr. Rubin and he did a great job. You might want to check him out or at least get your second opinion from him. His phone number is 321-939-3300.