Nick Pappas, MD

02/27/2026

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👉 Last week’s topic was an evaluation of 2026 health trends such as red light therapy 🚨, sauna 🔥, and massage guns.

👉 The week we cover whether VIBRATION PLATES work.

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Nick Pappas MD

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02/27/2026

What an interesting timeline we're living in. Let me know what you think in the comments.

02/26/2026

What did you think of the reboot? Let me know in the comments.

02/26/2026

At least it all turned out well in the end. For those wondering, the chief resident and the attending actually had a very good relationship and were laughing about the incident shortly thereafter. Sometimes when you put two alpha personalities together it can create temporary mayhem, but fortunately this one was followed by laughter.

02/25/2026

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🚨 Also, please don't tell my wife I said anything bad about her new vibration plate 🙏. I'm not sure if she reads my captions.

👉 Even though vibration plate therapy does have some promise for helping with bowel motility, balance, or even bone density, I would only consider it as a possible adjunct to a healthy lifestyle—not a replacement for anything.

🦴 While there is a study that showed it can potentially help support bone density (PMID: 36282343), please note that it has to be a certain frequency (30 Hz), which may not be available on more cost-friendly vibration plates.

🚨 Vibration plates should not replace the basic fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle: resistance training, good sleep, avoiding ultraprocessed foods, social interactions, and limiting alcohol/tobacco.

✅ If you do decide to use one, it's recommended that you start with three times a week for 10 to 15 minutes sessions. You can find someone on Amazon for as low as $59.

02/25/2026

Say it ain't so! We can't have dermatologists popping up in the ER on The PITT , at least not before we have orthopedic surgery.

🚨 Have you ever seen a dermatologist in the ER? Let me know in the comments.

02/24/2026

Wishing her the speediest recovery possible

02/24/2026

If you enjoy my content, I think you will also enjoy my free weekly newsletter.

✅ It provides evidence-based health information with a focus on ways of optimizing overall health…plus it has a little bit of humor.

👉 Last week’s topic was an evaluation of 2026 health trends such as red light therapy 🚨, sauna 🔥, and massage guns.

👉 The week before we covered weighted vests. Coming up soon is whether vibration plates work.

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Nick Pappas MD

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

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02/24/2026

Did I get these right?

02/23/2026

Lindsey Vonn confirmed this morning on social media that she did in fact have a compartment syndrome, which is a limb threatening injury. Compartment syndrome is one diagnosis that you just can't miss as an orthopedic surgeon. They say that if it crosses your mind to do a fasciotomy as treatment for compartment syndrome, then you probably should do it.

Wishing Lindsey a speedy recovery.

02/23/2026

Both bone forearm fractures generally require operative fixation in most adults. They can take at least 6 to 8 weeks to heal even with surgery but sometimes longer.

02/21/2026

It must’ve been something good…better than the Uncrustables he / she is used to eating at the hospital.

👉 All jokes aside, we do occasionally have medical device and pharmaceutical representative bring lunches, but it always comes with an educational component. We actually have to sign into the lunch, and it is generally reported publicly as part of the Sunshine Act. The Sunshine Act enables transparency for doctors receiving anything of value over $10 from a pharmaceutical or medical device company. Too bad we don’t have this for the wellness industry to ensure transparency there.

Anyway, I find these lunches to be a good opportunity for myself and my resident to learn more about the newest implants and medications available for our patients.