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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...
What are the symptoms of tendonitis in the ankle?
There will be pain and swelling along a specific tendon or muscle.
What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?
You can decrease lifting activity, strengthen your wrist extensor muscle, wear an elbow strap, and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
How soon can I drive after tennis elbow surgery?
You can drive gently after the operation when the pain subsides. Please do not drive while taking narcotic pain medication.
How long does a spinal fusion take?
It usually take 3-6 months. It also depends on how many levels of fusion. Please do not smoke since smoking will prevent fusion.
Is ankle fusion surgery painful?
Your pain will not be severe and can be controlled by medication. You can also request a nerve block from your anesthesiologist prior to your procedure. The nerve block will make READ MORE
Your pain will not be severe and can be controlled by medication. You can also request a nerve block from your anesthesiologist prior to your procedure. The nerve block will make you very comfortable after the procedure. Please do not smoke after the operation since smoking will prevent a fusion of your ankle.
Can a torn ligament in the wrist heal on its own?
Yes, fortunately most wrist ligaments heal by themselves. Good Luck.
Can a torn ligament heal without surgery?
Most ligaments will heal with time. However, certain ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament or the posterior cruciate ligaments of the knee will not heal if they are READ MORE
Most ligaments will heal with time. However, certain ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament or the posterior cruciate ligaments of the knee will not heal if they are injured.
Why does my son's arm ache at night?
Several things can contribute to your child's night pain. He needs to be seen by a pediatric orthopedist.
How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?
It usually takes a few days for the swelling and soreness to go away. You can use your arm gently until the soreness goes away.
How soon can I return to work after spine surgery?
How soon you can return to work depends on what type of spine operation. If you have a discectomy without fusion, you can usually go back to work about 6 weeks. If you have a spinal READ MORE
How soon you can return to work depends on what type of spine operation. If you have a discectomy without fusion, you can usually go back to work about 6 weeks. If you have a spinal fusion, you have to wait until the fusion is complete (usually about 3 to 6 months). You should check with your spine surgeon about your progress.
Good luck.
Good luck.
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament in the shoulder?
Instability of the shoulder with possible dislocation or subluxation. You also may have weakness
What causes pain in the shoulder joint?
He could have injured his Acromioclavicular joint when he fell forward.
Do you need surgery for torn ligaments in the shoulder?
Usually you may need an operation if the physical therapy fails to stabilize your shoulder.
Do you need extensive surgery for a torn spinal vertebrae?
If you have a ruptured disc, you only need an operation if the pain is not relieved by medication or physical therapy. You also may nee an operation if your symptoms get worse. READ MORE
If you have a ruptured disc, you only need an operation if the pain is not relieved by medication or physical therapy. You also may nee an operation if your symptoms get worse. Most patients with ruptured discs will improved with time.
What are swollen ankles a sign of?
You could sprain your ankle.You need to see a doctor to make sure that you do not have a blood clot, weak heart or stress fracture
Is it good to massage tennis elbow?
You should wear an elbow strap, increase the racket grip, and decrease the string tension.
Do orthopedic doctors treat shoulder pain?
Yes, most orthopedic surgeons treat shoulder pain.
Why do my son's ankles hurt when he walks?
He most likely sustained an ankle sprain. He should be checked to rule out stress fracture.
What is the success rate of herniated disc surgery?
The success rate for herniated disc surgery is usually very high.
Accessory ossicle or old fracture?
It looks like an accessory ossicle. I think that you partially tear a small attachment of the tendon. It will heal up by itself.
