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Dr. Keith Ward Louden, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Keith W. Louden is an orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Louden attended the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, and earned his medical degree in 1995. He then went on to complete his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Louden became board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He was honored with the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2016, 2018) and the Patients’ Choice Award (2018).
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29 years Experience
Dr. Keith Ward Louden, MD
Specializes in:
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Fort Worth, Texas
  • University of Texas School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Does tennis elbow require a surgery?

No, the majority of the cases resolve with activity modifications, therapy and counterforce bracing. Steroid injection are often used prior to surgery. Typically, the symptoms READ MORE
No, the majority of the cases resolve with activity modifications, therapy and counterforce bracing. Steroid injection are often used prior to surgery. Typically, the symptoms should be present for 6 months despite these treatments prior to surgery.
Good luck.

Dr. Louden

What is the treatment for an ACL Tear?

It depends on the percentage of the ligament torn, stability of the knee, physiologic age, activity level and goals following treatment. If the ligament is completely torn, it READ MORE
It depends on the percentage of the ligament torn, stability of the knee, physiologic age, activity level and goals following treatment. If the ligament is completely torn, it will not heal and requires reconstruction in many cases.

Good luck,

Dr. Louden

How long will it take for me to recover from a shoulder surgery?

This is very dependent on the type of surgery. In general, a sling is worn constantly for 2-4 weeks followed by progressive therapy. Good luck with your surgery. Dr. Louden READ MORE
This is very dependent on the type of surgery. In general, a sling is worn constantly for 2-4 weeks followed by progressive therapy.
Good luck with your surgery.

Dr. Louden

My mother has to have a laminectomy. What is that exactly?

Spinal surgery, which involves removing bone and other tissue to relieve pressure on the nerves, often from a disc herniation or protrusion.

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Dr. Louden

How long does a knee replacement surgery take to heal?

In general, you start exercising the same day; drive in 2-4 weeks and complete formal PT in 3 months. Your return to full activity the based on your individual functional recovery. Good READ MORE
In general, you start exercising the same day; drive in 2-4 weeks and complete formal PT in 3 months. Your return to full activity the based on your individual functional recovery.
Good luck.

Dr. Louden