David S. Feldman, MD

08/18/2026

Meet Scotti.

I mean… C U T E !

One very little hip.

Hip dysplasia runs in Scotti’s family, so her family knew to check early.

That matters.

In babies, the hip is still developing. When dysplasia is caught early, a brace can help hold the hip in the right position and guide healthy development as they grow. Early intervention will have an enormous and lifelong impact.

For Scotti, that means a new brace.

A little adjusting. Zero discomfort.

And a very good head start.

Early awareness matters.
Family history matters.
Timing matters.

What a CUTIE!

Go Scotti❤️

08/16/2026

Jennifer’s idea of a Saturday date:

“Pilates or bust.”

I was skeptical.

The reformer looked more like something designed by NASA than a workout machine.
But an hour later I understood the hype.

Strength.

Flexibility.

Balance.

Control.

There’s a reason I recommend it to so many patients.

(I’m still not convinced Jennifer didn’t enjoy watching me struggle.)

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

Reid.

Achondroplasia.

Arm lengthening has officially begun.

And Reid has stepped into it with determination, patience, and an incredible attitude.

For people with achondroplasia, shorter arms can make everyday things harder: brushing teeth, eating, washing hair, reaching a shelf.

The process is long, tedious, and often uncomfortable.

Tiny daily turns gradually create space for new bone to form. It is a remarkable process, but it demands real patience.

And the outcome?

That new bone is his.
The length is permanent.
The gains in reach, function, and independence last a lifetime.

A long process.
A forever result.

Go Reid!

08/07/2026

Meet Alyssa Landau, PA-C.

Some people love medicine.

Alyssa loves what medicine makes possible.

Not the routine days. The extraordinary ones

A child sitting independently. Walking for the first time. Trading a wheelchair for new possibilities. Do something they, and everyone around them, once wondered might never be possible.

She’ll also tell you something else.

It’s impossible not to be moved by the resilience and determination of these kiddos and the families beside them.
Their wins are……. actual W I N S !

Ask Alyssa what she enjoys most.

The answer never changes.

The kids❤️

07/20/2026

Ademide💙

Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that affects the development of the joints and spine, often requiring years of specialized orthopedic care.

People often assume my work happens in the operating room.
It does.

But it also happens here.

A hug.
A smile.
A moment together.

Orthopedics is equal parts engineering and humanity.

The X-rays matter.

So does earning the privilege of a child reaching for your hand.

The operation may last a few hours.

The relationship often lasts a lifetime.

07/14/2026

Jim.

Achondroplasia.
Spinal stenosis.

In achondroplasia, the spinal canal is often smaller than average. Over time, it can narrow even further, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.

Pain changes the way you stand.

The way you walk.

The way you live.

Choosing spinal fusion takes faith.

And trust.

Recovery takes determination.

Jim has done the work.

Every step he takes today is one he has earned.

His determination has been every bit as important as the surgery.

07/08/2026

There are conferences.

And then there is AMCSI.

A few days where families, patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals come together not just to share knowledge, but to share perspective.

The presentations matter.

The conversations in the hallway matter just as much...more.

A parent who has been there.
A teenager finding someone who understands.
A surgeon learning from a patient.
A patient learning from another family.

Everyone arrives with something to teach.
Everyone leaves having learned something.

Thank you to everyone who shared your stories, your questions, and your generosity. You are what makes the arthrogryposis community unlike any other.

See you next year❤️