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Dr. Gary Okamura, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Gary Okamura is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Okamura specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Okamura 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.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Gary Okamura, MD
- Honolulu, HI
- University Of Alberta Faculty Of Med and Dentistry Edmonton Ab Canada
- Accepting new patients
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Should I wear tennis elbow brace overnight?
A tennis elbow brace should not be used at night. This may cause increased pain and swelling due to interruption in the arm’s circulation.
Can a rotator cuff that's torn 80% be repaired?
Newer options to repair the partial tendon can involve the use of platelet rich plasma. This is using your own blood which is spun in a centrifuge. The plasma with the platelets READ MORE
Newer options to repair the partial tendon can involve the use of platelet rich plasma. This is using your own blood which is spun in a centrifuge. The plasma with the platelets with all the healing factors are harvested and placed into the shoulder to promote healing of the tear. This PRP can be utilized preop,intraop and postop surgical repair. Other advanced techniques include the use of Biologics including Regeneten Implants during arthroscopic surgical repair which can promote healing and a potentially result in a faster recovery.
How long does it take for foot fractures to heal?
Fracture healing time can vary according to the location of the fracture, severity of the fracture, displacement of the fracture and associated injuries. Some fractures are not READ MORE
Fracture healing time can vary according to the location of the fracture, severity of the fracture, displacement of the fracture and associated injuries. Some fractures are not due to one traumatic injury but due to repeated injuries on the bone and are called stress fractures which may need to be treated differently from the usual fracture. It is best to be evaluated by your orthopedic surgeon to determine which treatment is best to provide the quickest recovery for you.
