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Dr. Michael Leahy, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Michael Leahy is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tomball, TX. Dr. Leahy specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Leahy tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
25 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Leahy, MD
- Tomball, TX
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- Accepting new patients
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How should I sleep after lumbar surgery?
I normally tell my patients to sleep on their backs with a pillow under their legs. For my side sleepers I recommend sleeping with a pillow between their legs to maintain a neutral READ MORE
I normally tell my patients to sleep on their backs with a pillow under their legs. For my side sleepers I recommend sleeping with a pillow between their legs to maintain a neutral position of the spine.
What can an orthopedic doctor do for spinal pain?
Orthopedic Surgeons can do a lot for spine pain, most of which is nonsurgical. Physical Therapy can be very helpful for many spinal conditions. A program designed to maximize READ MORE
Orthopedic Surgeons can do a lot for spine pain, most of which is nonsurgical. Physical Therapy can be very helpful for many spinal conditions. A program designed to maximize core strength and flexibility can significantly reduce spine pain. Pain management in the form of spinal injections can be performed as well.
By themselves they provide temporary relief from certain spinal disorders. But used in conjunction with physical therapy and/or home exercise they can allow for more effective and expeditious gains from therapy as it can be done in a more pain free state.
When all else fails surgery can sometimes be performed to alleviate pain/disability from certain spinal conditions. I utilize a minimally invasive approach to spinal surgery as it maximizes positive outcomes and allows for a quick and less painful recovery.
By themselves they provide temporary relief from certain spinal disorders. But used in conjunction with physical therapy and/or home exercise they can allow for more effective and expeditious gains from therapy as it can be done in a more pain free state.
When all else fails surgery can sometimes be performed to alleviate pain/disability from certain spinal conditions. I utilize a minimally invasive approach to spinal surgery as it maximizes positive outcomes and allows for a quick and less painful recovery.
Can a fractured spine heal on its own?
It depends on the fracture. Certain fractures do have the capacity to heal on their own. An example of a fracture that can heal on its own is a compression fracture that occurs READ MORE
It depends on the fracture. Certain fractures do have the capacity to heal on their own. An example of a fracture that can heal on its own is a compression fracture that occurs as a result if osteoporosis. These fractures can heal over the course of 6-8 weeks. There are certain traumatic fractures that can heal uneventfully as well provided that the surrounding supporting ligaments and soft tissues can provide sufficient stability. When there is instability or significant malalignment or deformity, surgery may be required.
