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Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Georgopoulos specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Georgopoulos 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.
43 years
Experience
Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos, MD
- Aurora, CO
- University of Michigan Medical School
- Accepting new patients
Dr. Gaia Georgopoulos - What is Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery?
What is pediatric orthopedic surgery? Pediatric orthopedic surgeons can treat children from the newborn stage through the teenage years. They diagnose, treat, and manage children's...
Can I wear high heels after ankle replacement?
You need to ask your surgeon. Different surgeons have different post-operative protocols.
How can I relieve my leg spasm pain?
Make sure you are well hydrated. Some people think that extra salt is of benefit and others feel that magnesium is important. The bottom line is that no one really knows. Make READ MORE
Make sure you are well hydrated. Some people think that extra salt is of benefit and others feel that magnesium is important. The bottom line is that no one really knows. Make sure you stretch well and drink lots of water.
How do you get rid of ankle pain after surgery?
You should really ask your surgeon. As someone who doesn't know what specific surgery you had it is almost impossible to answer your question
What type of doctor treats arthritis?
Arthritis can be treated by your PCP with medication and PT. When it is severe enough, you will be referred to an orthopedic surgeon to discuss surgical treatment.
Can kyphosis be corrected in adults?
Yes with surgery
Elbow pain?
You may have a radial neck fracture. I would see your PCP. You should get X-rays.
Do all herniated discs need surgery?
No, as a matter of fact most can get better without surgery. Conservative measures with NSAIDs, and PT are often successful. Sometimes an epidural steroid injection can help. READ MORE
No, as a matter of fact most can get better without surgery. Conservative measures with NSAIDs, and PT are often successful. Sometimes an epidural steroid injection can help. Surgery is indicated for weakness, an extruded disc fragment or failure of conservative treatments.
Do ganglion cysts go away on their own?
Ganglion cysts can sometimes resolve on their own. If they get hit they can burst. When they go away on their own they usually recur, but not always
What is moving in my right knee?
You probably have a loose body in your knee. Often, when the knee cap dislocated, a piece of cartilage or bone and cartilage gets knocked off. Over time, it can enlarge. You should READ MORE
You probably have a loose body in your knee. Often, when the knee cap dislocated, a piece of cartilage or bone and cartilage gets knocked off. Over time, it can enlarge. You should see an orthopedic surgeon.
How long is physical therapy after ankle surgery?
It depends on what you are having done. You should ask your surgeon
How do you get bursitis elbow?
Bursitis. Is an inflammation of a normal sac that is present around bony prominences. In the usual state there is no fluid in it so it is flat. As a result of repetitive injury READ MORE
Bursitis. Is an inflammation of a normal sac that is present around bony prominences. In the usual state there is no fluid in it so it is flat. As a result of repetitive injury nor over use the sac becomes inflamed and fills with fluid to form a cushion to protect the bony prominence. Rest, ice and ibuprofen should help with the symptoms
