EXPERT
Dr. Richard F. Bruch, M.D.
Orthopedist
Dr. Richard Bruch is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Bruch specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bruch 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.
52 years
Experience
Dr. Richard F. Bruch, M.D.
- Durham, NC
- Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il
- Accepting new patients
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Hip Replacement
Yes, please return to the surgeon who performed the procedure . Expect repeat X-Rays. The answer may be simply due to the difference in the elastic properties of the implant compared READ MORE
Yes, please return to the surgeon who performed the procedure . Expect repeat X-Rays. The answer may be simply due to the difference in the elastic properties of the implant compared to that of bone. Good luck. Richard Bruch, M.D. rich.bruch@gmail.com Mobile: 919-741-0990
Post-op meniscus repair
This not normal. Please let your surgeon know of the symptom. You must speak directly with the surgeon. Im expecting another surgery to explore the area of repair. Good luck! Richard READ MORE
This not normal. Please let your surgeon know of the symptom. You must speak directly with the surgeon. Im expecting another surgery to explore the area of repair. Good luck! Richard Bruch, M.D. rich.bruch@gmail.com Mobile: 919-741-0990
Can you fix torn ligaments?
Yes, torn ligaments in general can be fixed with golf balls results. Good luck. Richard Bruch, M.D. rich.bruch@gmail.com Mobile: 919-741-0990
Chronic arm pain
I doubt that the current pain is related to the old situation. Good luck coming to a diagnosis of current symptoms. Likely you will need office evaluation and imaging such as elbow READ MORE
I doubt that the current pain is related to the old situation. Good luck coming to a diagnosis of current symptoms. Likely you will need office evaluation and imaging such as elbow x-ray/MRI.
Surgical bandage on hip
Likely OK to shower. Do not wash or clean the incision. Pat dry.
My wife’s shoulder
Hard to provide a definitive answer. Most lokely is adhesive cspsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Does ankle surgery require general anesthesia?
No, general anesthesia is not required.
Richard Bruch, M.D.
Richard Bruch, M.D.
What causes knee pain in the morning?
Yes, seeing a physician and having weight bearing X-rays is a good idea. Intraosseous hypertension does exist and causes pain, it is an early type of osteoarthritis.
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Yes, seeing a physician and having weight bearing X-rays is a good idea. Intraosseous hypertension does exist and causes pain, it is an early type of osteoarthritis.
Richard Bruch, M.D.
Richard Bruch, M.D.
