Howard Luks MD
@hjluks
Orthopedic Surgeon, Author, Trail Runner, very amateur cyclist Exits x 3 co-founder: http://SimplaVida.com Book = http://Howardluksmd.com/book
Three decades as a surgeon teach you a lot—most of it now has nothing to do with surgery. You come to understand just how fragile the human body can be—and how remarkably resilient it is when given the chance. You see how often people wait, hoping things will get better on…
Saturday Motivation: The First Step Is the Hardest—And the Most Important You don’t need a new gadget. You don’t need a radical diet. You need a walk. Every day. Non-negotiable. Because movement isn’t optional if you want to stay strong, sharp, and independent as you age.…
Excited to share that PercuSense has been awarded 2nd place and a $30,000 prize at the Health Security Innovation Challenge! This recognition reflects our continuous, multi-analyte biosensor technology’s broad potential impact, in this case bringing crucial insight into…
This is more than forgetting your oath(s). This is selling your soul... UHC and other insurers siphon billions from Medicare each year. You know about it... You don't care. Docs are easy targets. Far too easy. That's on us. That's on the @AmerMedicalAssn
Instead of still pushing the discriminatory practices of DEI, Physician Associations need to turn their energy to pushing cost containment within their disciplines. Residents and Students need to learn how to practice smarter and leaner. Medicare is running out of money.
The Paradox of Encouragement One of the most challenging aspects of writing for a broad audience is the emotional terrain it encompasses. I receive a lot of messages—some appreciative, others angry or hostile—from people living with chronic illness, unrelenting pain, or…
We need to stop thinking of osteoarthritis (OA) as just a “wear-and-tear” disease. The science now tells a more nuanced story—one where metabolic dysfunction plays a central role. Yes, obesity increases joint load, particularly in weight-bearing joints such as the knees. In…
