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Dr. Kevin Plancher, MD
Orthopedist
KEVIN D. PLANCHER, MD, MPH is a Clinical Professor in Orthopaedics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He is the Fellowship Director for an ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship. He earned his Bachelor's degree in chemistry and biochemistry from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He then went on to earn his Master's in Science in Physiology and Doctorate in Medicine from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Plancher completed his residency at Harvard University's Combined Orthopaedic program. He then went on to complete two post-graduate fellowships, one in hand and microvascular surgery (The Indiana Hand Center) and the other in sports medicine and reconstruction of the shoulder and knee (The Steadman Hawkins Clinic). Most recently, he completed his MPH at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He is honored to serve on the AAOS Board of Directors with his appointment in March 2020 as BOS Chair-Elect.
Dr. Kevin Plancher, MD
- New York, New York
- Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
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What should I do if my ankle hurts after working out?
So sorry that happens. The ankle sometimes gets stressed because like any joint the muscles around it needs to be strengthened. The ligaments around the joint also need time to READ MORE
So sorry that happens. The ankle sometimes gets stressed because like any joint the muscles around it needs to be strengthened. The ligaments around the joint also need time to develop so that you can avoid an ankle sprain which I know you would never want. We would love to see you to make sure you have a good work out routine. Don't ignore pain that doesn't go away after 3 consecutive days of a workout. That's the time you must see an Orthopedic surgeon.
How do you relieve pain from a ganglion cyst?
So sorry your having pain, I assume in your wrist. Ganglion cysts can occur in many places of the body. They occur because of a break in the connection between 2 ligaments and READ MORE
So sorry your having pain, I assume in your wrist. Ganglion cysts can occur in many places of the body. They occur because of a break in the connection between 2 ligaments and are actually protective when a part of a joint is injured or overused. There are a lot of nerves in the wrist that get stretched because of the ganglion cyst.
I am sure you have looked up that in the old days, they used to get rid of the ganglion cyst by taking the bible and smashing it on the wrist. Unfortunately if you come to a doctors office and they drain the ganglion cyst with a needle, the ganglion cyst usually comes back. Temporarily you can rub some Voltaren Gel or anti-inflammatory cream on the ganglion cyst but when you have a ganglion cyst that hurts a lot it may be time to visit us or your orthopaedic surgeon.
I am sure you have looked up that in the old days, they used to get rid of the ganglion cyst by taking the bible and smashing it on the wrist. Unfortunately if you come to a doctors office and they drain the ganglion cyst with a needle, the ganglion cyst usually comes back. Temporarily you can rub some Voltaren Gel or anti-inflammatory cream on the ganglion cyst but when you have a ganglion cyst that hurts a lot it may be time to visit us or your orthopaedic surgeon.
Will a heating pad help tennis elbow?
Sorry your elbow is hurting. Tennis elbow is an irritation of your forearm muscles or small tears of tendons off the bone. It is very common even if you don't play tennis. Almost READ MORE
Sorry your elbow is hurting. Tennis elbow is an irritation of your forearm muscles or small tears of tendons off the bone. It is very common even if you don't play tennis. Almost everything works to make the elbow better but it takes a long time to really heal itself. The heating pad will give you temporary relief.
Which is better ankle fusion or ankle replacement?
Sorry you need any type pf surgery. There are pros and cons for both. You may want to visit us or another orthopedist to know the advantages and disadvantages so that you can make READ MORE
Sorry you need any type pf surgery. There are pros and cons for both. You may want to visit us or another orthopedist to know the advantages and disadvantages so that you can make the best decision that will get you back to all your activities,
Is walking barefoot good for flat feet?
Flat feet are hereditary. Some of the best athletes have flat feet. As long as you are able to do everything you want to do in life don't worry about shoes or no shoes. If you READ MORE
Flat feet are hereditary. Some of the best athletes have flat feet. As long as you are able to do everything you want to do in life don't worry about shoes or no shoes. If you having pain you should see us or an orthopedic surgeon.
