David Abbasi, MD - Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

David Abbasi, MD - Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery 😷 Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon ⚕️Follow for Medical & Health Content
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03/31/2026

This is likely Poland Syndrome — and most people have never heard of it 👀
Poland Syndrome is a rare congenital condition where a person is born missing part or all of the pectoralis major muscle on one side of the body. It affects roughly 1 in 20,000 people.
The cause? During early fetal development, blood flow to the chest wall is disrupted, preventing the muscle from forming properly. It can also affect the hand, ribs, and breast tissue on the same side.
But here's what's impressive — this guy is still PUSHING WEIGHT.
Without a pec, his anterior deltoid, serratus, and triceps have to compensate for the entire pressing movement. His body has adapted in ways most people will never have to.
Poland Syndrome doesn't mean you can't be strong. It means your body finds a different way to get there 💪
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03/31/2026

The future of orthopedics just got portable 🔥
This Chinese X-ray device lets you see right through a cast in REAL TIME — no trip to radiology, no waiting, instant imaging bedside.
For orthopedic surgeons, this is a game changer.
Right now, if we need to check how a fracture is healing under a cast, the patient has to go to imaging, wait for the tech, wait for results. With portable tech like this, we could assess bone alignment and healing on the spot — in clinic, in the ER, even on the field.
Faster diagnosis. Faster adjustments. Better outcomes.
We're watching orthopedic technology evolve in real time, and it's pretty incredible to see where this is heading 👀
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03/31/2026

280 jumps in 10 seconds. That's 28 jumps PER SECOND 🤯
Every single jump sends 2-3x his body weight through his ankles, knees, and hips. In just 10 seconds, his joints absorbed THOUSANDS of pounds of cumulative force.
What makes this possible:

Elite fast-twitch muscle fibers firing faster than most humans are capable of
Achilles tendons acting like springs — storing and releasing energy instantly
Neuromuscular coordination faster than most people can blink

The human body isn't designed for this. But the right genetics and training can push us beyond what seems physically possible 💪
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03/30/2026

She came in convinced it was frozen shoulder. A quick test told a different story 🔍
This is what real diagnostics looks like — not just listening to symptoms, but putting hands on the joint and letting the body tell us what's actually going on.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) has a very specific pattern of motion loss. When I ran her through a few simple range-of-motion tests, her movement didn't match that diagnosis.
But here's the thing — certain people ARE at higher risk for true frozen shoulder:

Women going through menopause
Patients with thyroid disorders
Diabetics (2-4x more likely to develop it)

So ruling it out is just as important as confirming it.
This is what I love about seeing patients in clinic — we dig deeper, test our assumptions, and make sure you leave with real answers and a clear path forward.
Because the right diagnosis is the first step to the right treatment 💪
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03/30/2026

This is actually terrifying 😳
You're watching this man's stomach visibly EXPAND in real time after eating Mentos and drinking Coke.
Here's what's happening inside his body:
When Mentos hit carbonated soda, the rough surface of the candy creates thousands of nucleation sites — tiny spots where CO2 gas rapidly escapes from the liquid. This triggers an explosive release of carbon dioxide.
Now imagine that reaction happening INSIDE your stomach.
The average stomach holds about 1 liter comfortably. This gas explosion can generate enough pressure to cause:

Severe gastric distension (what you're seeing here)
Intense abdominal pain
Vomiting or forced belching
In extreme cases — gastric rupture (yes, your stomach can tear)

There have been documented cases of people requiring emergency surgery after attempting this.
And for someone with a already distended abdomen like this? The risks multiply. Extra visceral fat limits how much the stomach can safely expand, and underlying conditions like hiatal hernias or weakened stomach walls make rupture even more likely.
This isn't a party trick. It's a medical emergency waiting to happen.
Please don't try this 🚫
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03/29/2026

When the patient decides they're discharging themselves 🏃‍♂️💨
That gurney has better acceleration than most ambulances. Somebody get this man a helmet and a sponsor.
Full credit to those paramedics sprinting downhill in boots. That's cardio they didn't sign up for. 😂
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03/29/2026

This self-defense move can be fatal in seconds. Here's why. ⚠️
The trachea strike is one of the most dangerous techniques in combat — and it should ONLY be used when your life is genuinely at risk.
Here's what happens medically:
Your trachea (windpipe) is a tube made of C-shaped cartilage rings that protect your airway. Unlike bone, this cartilage is relatively soft and sits completely exposed at the front of your neck — with zero muscle or fat protecting it.
When struck with force, several things can happen:
1. Laryngeal fracture — The cartilage rings can crack or collapse, causing immediate airway obstruction. The person literally cannot breathe.
2. Swelling and hemorrhage — Trauma triggers rapid inflammation and internal bleeding in the soft tissue surrounding the airway. Even if the initial strike doesn't block airflow, the swelling can close the airway within minutes.
3. Vagal response — The neck contains the vagus nerve and carotid sinus. A strike here can trigger an extreme parasympathetic response, causing the heart rate to plummet and potentially leading to unconsciousness or cardiac arrest.
4. Tracheal separation — In severe cases, the trachea can actually detach from the larynx. This is a surgical emergency with a high fatality rate.
Why it's so effective: There's no way to "condition" or strengthen this area. No amount of training makes your trachea tougher.
This isn't a move for bar fights or road rage. This is a last-resort, life-or-death response only. Know the consequences before you ever consider using it. 🧠
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03/29/2026

This man's skin stretches like rubber… but it's NOT a superpower. 😳
You've probably seen the comments: "He ate the Gum-Gum Fruit! 🍇" But what's actually happening here is a real medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Here's the science: EDS is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders caused by defects in collagen — the protein that acts like the "glue" holding your skin, joints, and blood vessels together.
When collagen is faulty, the skin loses its structural integrity and becomes hyperextensible (stretchy), while joints become hypermobile (overly flexible).
There are 13 types of EDS, but the most common signs include:

Skin that stretches far beyond normal and bruises easily
Joints that dislocate or sublux frequently
Chronic pain and fatigue
Slow wound healing

Why it matters: While the stretchy skin might look like a party trick, EDS can lead to serious complications — including arterial ruptures, organ prolapse, and severe joint damage.
So no, it's not the Gum-Gum Fruit… it's genetics. And these patients deserve proper diagnosis and management, not just viral fame. 💪
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03/28/2026

"Running is bad for your knees" — heard that one before? It's a myth. Studies actually show that recreational runners have LOWER rates of knee arthritis than non-runners. Running strengthens the cartilage, muscles, and bones around your joints. Your knees were built to move — so use them. 🏃‍♂️🦵
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03/28/2026

She trained for the climb. Nobody trained her for this. 😳🙏
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03/28/2026

This is what actually happens during a hip replacement. The damaged bone and cartilage are removed, and a prosthetic joint takes its place. Over 450,000 of these are done every year in the U.S. alone — and this animation shows you exactly why it works. 🦴
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