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Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Arthur Chau is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Chau specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chau 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. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD
- Sugar Land, TX
- La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
- Accepting new patients
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip pain can be experienced by a wide spectrum of the population, from young athletes to elderly persons. Hip pain can be caused by different reasons such as arthritis, loose...
How long does it take for a bursitis to go away?
The shoulder bursitis in the shoulder occurs with tendinitis of the rotator cuff. It will take very long time to go away without treatment. You should be treated with non-steroidal READ MORE
The shoulder bursitis in the shoulder occurs with tendinitis of the rotator cuff. It will take very long time to go away without treatment. You should be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, stretching and strengthening exercises with the physical therapy for few weeks. You also should avoid any heavy lifting, pulling or throwing. A steroid injection may help to calm down the bursitis and tendinitis. If you do not have any improvement in 6 weeks, I will recommend an MRI to rule out an injury to the rotator cuff.
What is the bursitis in your shoulder?
In your shoulder, there is a thin sac of fluid called bursa which locates between your rotator cuff tendon (to lift your arm up) and your shoulder bone. When you do heavy lifting READ MORE
In your shoulder, there is a thin sac of fluid called bursa which locates between your rotator cuff tendon (to lift your arm up) and your shoulder bone. When you do heavy lifting or throwing, the rotator cuff and the bursa
hit the shoulder bone causing the inflammation of both tendon and bursa.Therefore you always have the bursitis (inflamed bursa) and tendonitis ( inflamed tendon/muscle) together. You need to stop any throwing or lifting, take the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as Aleve or Motrin.I also recommend few weeks of physical therapy. If the symptoms are not relieved, I will recommend a steroid injection. If these treatments are not effective, I will recommend a MRI to rule out the rotator cuff injury.
hit the shoulder bone causing the inflammation of both tendon and bursa.Therefore you always have the bursitis (inflamed bursa) and tendonitis ( inflamed tendon/muscle) together. You need to stop any throwing or lifting, take the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as Aleve or Motrin.I also recommend few weeks of physical therapy. If the symptoms are not relieved, I will recommend a steroid injection. If these treatments are not effective, I will recommend a MRI to rule out the rotator cuff injury.
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament in the wrist?
The usual symptoms of the wrist's ligament injury are pain and swelling. It can be diagnosed by a MRI. However, the diagnosis is made after any fracture or dislocation was ruled READ MORE
The usual symptoms of the wrist's ligament injury are pain and swelling. It can be diagnosed by a MRI. However, the diagnosis is made after any fracture or dislocation was ruled out.
When should I see a doctor for shoulder pain?
Sine you are young, you should see an orthopedist as soon as you can to rule out a rotator cuff tear or an impingement syndrome
What can I do to relieve hip pain?
Since you are young, you are less likely to have a arthritis in your hip. You may have an impingement, torn cartilage or tendinitis. You should see an orthopedist as soon as you READ MORE
Since you are young, you are less likely to have a arthritis in your hip. You may have an impingement, torn cartilage or tendinitis. You should see an orthopedist as soon as you can.
How to treat a spinal disc herniation?
The disc herniation usually heals by itself. You need an operation only if your pain is too severe or if your nerve deficit worsens.
How do I know if my knee pain is serious?
If your knee pain occurs every day, it is serous. You should see an orthopedist.
How long is the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?
You can walk with a partial weight bearing for a month and walk normally in 12 weeks.
Are you awake for foot surgery?
You can request regional nerve block. However, since the ankle arthroscopy is usually a quick and small procedure, I recommend my patients go under general anesthesia. The regional READ MORE
You can request regional nerve block. However, since the ankle arthroscopy is usually a quick and small procedure, I recommend my patients go under general anesthesia. The regional nerve block is more painful than the ankle arethroscopy.
How long does it take to heal peroneal tendonitis?
It usually takes about 6-12 weeks for symptoms (pain) to go away with physical therapy and bracing. If you partially tear the tendon, the tendon will usually not heal completely READ MORE
It usually takes about 6-12 weeks for symptoms (pain) to go away with physical therapy and bracing. If you partially tear the tendon, the tendon will usually not heal completely even though the symptom improves.
How can I relieve shoulder pain?
Your orthopedist need to find out what part of your shoulder causing pain. It could be a rotator cuff tear, a tendonitis, or an impingement syndrome. Dependent on the cause, your READ MORE
Your orthopedist need to find out what part of your shoulder causing pain. It could be a rotator cuff tear, a tendonitis, or an impingement syndrome. Dependent on the cause, your orthopedist will recommend the proper treatment.
What can an orthopedic doctor do for arthritis?
We can treat you with medication, physical therapy, and activity modification. If non-surgical treatments fail, we recommend a joint replacement if the arthritis affects the hip, READ MORE
We can treat you with medication, physical therapy, and activity modification. If non-surgical treatments fail, we recommend a joint replacement if the arthritis affects the hip, knee, or shoulder. For the back or ankle, we usually recommend fusion.
What happens if a rotator cuff is not repaired?
The rotator cuff will not heal by itself. Since you are very young, I recommend an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Can a torn ligament repair itself?
Yes, a torn hip ligament can repair itself. However, it is very rare that anyone sustains a hip torn ligament
What can an orthopedic doctor do for back pain?
Your doctor needs to make sure that you do not have a stress fracture. If you do not have a stress fracture, you can be treated with physical therapy and medication.
How long does partial hip surgery take?
The partial hip replacement usually takes about 45-60 minutes.
Good luck with your operation.
Good luck with your operation.
How long does it take to walk after a dislocated ankle?
You usually need an operation to fix your dislocated ankle. The ankle usually take about 12 weeks to heal before you can bear weight on the ankle.
Will an ankle brace help peroneal tendonitis?
The walker boot or cast usually helps to calm down the symptoms.
How long is the recovery after ankle arthroscopy?
You usually recover in a few days when the swelling subsides.
What exercises can I do to fix tennis elbow?
You need to increase the grip of your racket, decrease the tension of the string, and wear the elbow strap while playing. You can strengthen your wrist extension muscles.
