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Dr. Michael Ward, DO

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Michael Ward is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Seaford, DE and Cambridge, MD. Dr. Ward specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system.
As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ward treats all upper and lower extremity  fractures/trauma , sports injuries: knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow and hand; joint replacement ( adult reconstructive surgery), hand and upper extremity soft tissue disorders ( ie nerve compression - carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes etc.)
Dr Ward has been in practice for almost 30 years ,serving the Eastern Shore Maryland and Delaware community for 18years.  Prior to this location, he had been in solo practice in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY before relocating to the shore.
39 years Experience
Dr. Michael Ward, DO
  • Seaford DE ; Cambridge MD, DE
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Accepting new patients

Knee dislocation

If it's Only from a Patella thermal issue then you would need to see your orthopedic surgeon for evaluation particularly with your age. If a true need this location in which the READ MORE
If it's Only from a Patella thermal issue then you would need to see your orthopedic surgeon for evaluation particularly with your age. If a true need this location in which the femur and the tibia disconnect from each other that is a whole different issue. The patellofemoral issue can be treated conservatively with thigh muscle strengthening and exercise and possibly surgical intervention if you fail conservative care Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

Ankle hardware pain

You definitely need to be seen by your ortho for a check and possible MRI

Can you treat scoliosis with physical therapy?

You will not correct it but can maintain flexibility and strength.

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

When you hit one year, it's as good as it gets. With that said, you need and mri to check soft tissue status. You will probably need an arthroscopic of the shoulder to directly READ MORE
When you hit one year, it's as good as it gets. With that said, you need and mri to check soft tissue status. You will probably need an arthroscopic of the shoulder to directly see the rotator cuff and the ac joint. If you had enough energy from injury to tear the ac ligament you may have torn other parts. I had similar and had the arthroscopic eval and decompression. It was interfering too much with my quality of life. Where are you located? Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Back pain and narcotics online

I don't do backs or necks and , ko, you cannot get narcotics legally online

Knee pain arthritis

Need some more info but Need mri and eval by ortho. It could be patella femoral malfuction

Possible fracture

Definitely needs xrays first

Intense hip pain

Sounds more back oriented. Would see your ortho or back physician

Cramping in left groin

Alleve, physical therapy for stretching flexibility

What could I have possibly?

I cannot help but would recommend rheumatology evaluation

Chronic arm pain

Yes. Residual scar from erosion of tendon and stiffness. What is source of infection?

Nerve pain

Feet yes, hands doubtful. You need emg to check function

Sharp burning pain on both of Thighs mostly at night

If they are similar , you should get an emg and see your back surgeon

Warm tendon, no pain??

Probably tendinitis. If it goes past 3 to 4 weeks I would see ortho foot and ankle or podiatry and get mri . It could be a partial tear Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Is elbow surgery painful?

Unfortunately you have not given enough information to tell you.

Can you elaborate

Surgical screws causing pain

Yes very common. Call your orthopod , get xrays. If bone is healed then the hardware us not doing anything and can be removed Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Ankle Pain

You can have injury to a growth plate of residual scar formation.. Since it has been almost 6 months I would see an orthopedic surgeon and had an MRI completed to evaluate the READ MORE
You can have injury to a growth plate of residual scar formation.. Since it has been almost 6 months I would see an orthopedic surgeon and had an MRI completed to evaluate the status of the soft tissue. An xray will only show bone.

Swollen hands

I would recommend being seen by your primary physician who then can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. It can be a condition from the cervical spine, rotator cuff READ MORE
I would recommend being seen by your primary physician who then can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. It can be a condition from the cervical spine, rotator cuff and possibly a peripheral neuropathy, ie carpal tunnel

Shin splints

Modify distance and speed of running. try to run on grass or track ( less impact) proper shoe ware and stretching prior . nsaids and voltaren gel (OTC in drug store). if still READ MORE
Modify distance and speed of running. try to run on grass or track ( less impact) proper shoe ware and stretching prior . nsaids and voltaren gel (OTC in drug store). if still an issue see an orthopedic surgeon to make sure you do not have a stress fracture.