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Dr. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.

Orthopedist

Dr. Stanley Tao is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Tao specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tao 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.
35 years Experience
Dr. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.
  • Huntington, WV
  • Indiana University
  • Accepting new patients

What activities to avoid with elbow pain?

Throwing, lifting, pulling.

What activities to avoid with a sprained ankle?

Turning, twisting activities Uneven surfaces.

wrist pain

If it's been a year, you need to have an x-ray and a physical examination by a hand doctor.

Severe torn rotator cuff

Yes, Plenty of successful surgical options for a torn rotator cuff.

Meloxicam and valium

Should be fine if no allergies Double check with your pharmacist.

Numb index finger

As long as you have full movement of finger should be ok.

Post carpal tunnel surgery

Common to have some redness this early Should improve with time Not a clot Need to watch for skin infection.

Can surgery fix a disc hernia?

Yes but not all discs need surgery.

Acl Meniscus and knee arthroscopy

If you were making improvements, you can continue with nonoperative treatment. If you're not making improvements, surgery would be better.

I’ve had a separated ac joint grade 1 for 7 months

I would get an MRI just to be sure.

Nerve pain

You can but not likely from the actual surgery Numbness around the incisions is also common Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

How can I fix a tennis elbow?

Google exercise Tennis elbow brace Voltaren gel Possible injection Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Is elbow surgery painful?

It can be But tolerable Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Warm tendon, no pain??

Hard to say exactly. But if there's no pain with full motion and function, we usually don't worry about things.

Knee pain arthritis

Bad idea for narcotics Consider injection treatment Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Surgical screws causing pain

That is not normal. You need to go back and get your knee reevaluated Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

What should I be doing 2 weeks after hip replacement?

Trying to wean assistive devices for weight bearing.

Back pain

I would start with a healthcare professional. This can be a chiropractor or a medical doctor that specializes in back issues. It sounds like it could be a disc problem. Get Outlook READ MORE
I would start with a healthcare professional. This can be a chiropractor or a medical doctor that specializes in back issues. It sounds like it could be a disc problem. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Cramping in left groin

Start with rest and up to 800mg of Motrin three times a day. If no allergies or ulcers.