I dropped 165lbs of loaded barbell on my wrist and...

I dropped 165lbs of loaded barbell on my wrist and surprise surprise fractured and displaced it. I went to Rothman, got a plate and 9 screws to set the bone, and waited patiently to weightlift again.

6 months after my surgery, I developed joint inflammation and chronic pain that stopped me from lifting. My previous doctor said, how much are you lifting? 35lbs? I left. My PT referred me to Dr. Battista.

I loved OAA the minute I stepped into their offices. Here s why:

- Dr. Battista took the time to speak with me at every point. Never did I feel like he was rushed to leave the room; when I went for an appointment, I got his full attention.
- He understood my activity levels and has worked with other athletes before.
- OAA has a patient portal where you can message your doctor 24/7 and receive a response normally within a day. You don t need to call, wait for a nurse to respond, and then wait for a callback from your provider.
- He agreed to remove my hardware, something my previous doctor said was unnecessary. Now I know that I ve done everything possible to prevent my joint inflammation.

I have never felt more like a human and less than a number with a surgeon before. Thank you Dr. Battista!