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Dr. Kipling Sharpe, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Kipling Sharpe is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Sharpe specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sharpe 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.
36 years
Experience
Dr. Kipling Sharpe, M.D.
- Mesa, AZ
- Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
- Accepting new patients
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How long do you wear a cast for a broken arm?
One wears a cast on a broken arm until the bone is healed. That is usually 6 or more weeks, but the doctor who places your cast should be able to give you a more accurate time READ MORE
One wears a cast on a broken arm until the bone is healed. That is usually 6 or more weeks, but the doctor who places your cast should be able to give you a more accurate time frame.
Should I wear tennis elbow brace overnight?
Generally, you do not need to wear it at night unless you clench your fists in your sleep. Better to wear a cock up wrist splint at night.
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
How long does it take for foot fractures to heal?
With proper protection, most foot fractures in your age group will be mostly healed at 6 weeks and fully healed at 3 months. A fracture that doesn’t heal after 3 months is considered READ MORE
With proper protection, most foot fractures in your age group will be mostly healed at 6 weeks and fully healed at 3 months. A fracture that doesn’t heal after 3 months is considered a delayed union and a fracture that doesn’t heal in 6 months is not likely to heal.
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
When should I see an orthopedist for foot pain?
At 33, if you are having regular or ongoing foot pain, you should seek an evaluation. Your best bet is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle.
Kipling READ MORE
At 33, if you are having regular or ongoing foot pain, you should seek an evaluation. Your best bet is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle.
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
Kipling P. Sharpe, MD, FAAOS
What type of knee brace is best for torn ACL support?
There are many good ACL functional braces. The best ones are custom fit. I tore my ACL about your age (about 30 years ago) a new at that time I tired half a dozen different braces. READ MORE
There are many good ACL functional braces. The best ones are custom fit. I tore my ACL about your age (about 30 years ago) a new at that time I tired half a dozen different braces. I liked CTI and Townsend the best on my knee. The key is a good comfortable fit as they all do essentially the same thing,
What are the first signs of needing a hip replacement?
The most common earl symptoms are groin pain and loss of motion particularly internal rotation (the foot points out when you walk).
