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EDiao
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Skiing and Snowboarding Injury Prevention
As the holiday season brings snow-covered slopes and winter adventures, many of us are eager to hit the ski trails. But while the thrill...
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EDiao
May 22, 20241 min read
UCSF Lectures & Programs
I had the pleasure of attending the UCSF Orthopedic Surgery Inman Lecture given by my friend, Kevin Louie, M.D. on 5/21/2024. He talked...
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EDiao
May 16, 20241 min read
Spring Meetings of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
As President of the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, I was delighted to be part of the organizing committee and participant...
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EDiao
Mar 27, 20244 min read
Patient is rebuilding life, starring in a documentary after quadruple amputation
I was called by Scot Coker’s sister to be part of the surgical team to manage the upper extremity reconstruction. I volunteered my...
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EDiao
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Dr. Diao attends the SF – Marin Medical Society Annual Meeting
I was happy to take part in the SF – Marin Medical Society Annual Meeting which took place the California Academy of Sciences. I got...
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EDiao
Jan 22, 20240 min read
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EDiao
Nov 27, 20231 min read
4th Annual Touching Hands 11/18/2023 - San Francisco Surgery Center
We had the pleasure of sponsoring the 4th Annual Touching Hands today, in conjunction with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand....
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EDiao
Nov 2, 20231 min read
ASSH 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand in Toronto, Canada
ASSH Council member headed to the Presidential Dinner The 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was held in...
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EDiao
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Major League Baseball Star Pitcher
Stephen Strasburg, former major league baseball star pitcher, retired in September of 2023 after an unsuccessful return to pitching after...
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EDiao
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Inside Outside Tennis Community - San Quentin, California
I have been proud to be part of the Inside Outside Tennis Community for the last 6 years. I have had the opportunity to share the court...
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EDiao
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Women’s Tennis at the US Open
Two 33-year-old women players are facing each other at the marquee night match at Ashe Stadium… The largest tennis arena in the world....
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EDiao
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Finals Day - Golden Gate Open
Finals day. Enjoyed working with WTA trainer Kelsey and ATP trainer Jon this week! "Following the trail blazed by Billie Jean King 52...
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EDiao
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Pro Tennis Returns to Northern California
I am happy to serve as the Medical Director for the Inaugural Golden Gate Open, a Challenger 125 event for both women and men. Not only...
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EDiao
Aug 3, 20233 min read
What is "mother's wrist" and how can it be managed?
Ah, Joy – 'Mother's Wrist' Is A Painful Reality For Some New Mums. But Why? “I had it with my third child, it was awful, I couldn’t pick...
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EDiao
Jul 26, 20235 min read
His life was saved, but we lost blood supply to his hands and feet.
This is an article profiling a patient that I had the opportunity to treat as part of his care team in managing his extremities...
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EDiao
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Notes from Wimbledon
Interesting news from Wimbledon 2023. The women’s singles final champion Marketa Vondrousova from Czechoslovakia has overcome a...
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EDiao
Jul 14, 20234 min read
How Depression Affects Hand And Arm Symptoms
April 3, 2023 / Vanessa C. Prokuski-Lund, MD What is Depression? Depression is a mental health condition defined as a period of at least...
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EDiao
Jun 13, 20221 min read
California Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting in Palm Springs
After the suspension of many face to face activities due to the COVID pandemic, I was happy as a member of the Board of Directors of the...
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EDiao
Mar 7, 20221 min read
All Hands on Deck - Musical Interlude
I thought that this was a very interesting video of some young musicians and take special note of the lead singer/pianist. Enjoy!
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EDiao
Feb 9, 20221 min read
American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Annual Meeting in San Francisco
Despite Covid, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand held their 76th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, September 2021. Although...
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