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Dr. Derek Ochiai, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
Dr. Derek Ochiai is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, VA. Dr. Ochiai specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ochiai 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.
Dr. Derek Ochiai, M.D.
- Arlington, VA
- Cornell University
- Accepting new patients
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How long does it take to recover from ACL tear without surgery?
If you have a full thickness ACL tear, typically the pain and swelling resolve in a few weeks. Physical therapy during that time can help get the knee range of motion back to nearly READ MORE
If you have a full thickness ACL tear, typically the pain and swelling resolve in a few weeks. Physical therapy during that time can help get the knee range of motion back to nearly normal. However, the knee may still be unstable. You may want to avoid cutting and twisting activities long term, if your knee is unstable. Also, with a chronic (tear treated non-operatively), there is a higher chance of meniscal tears in the knee in the future. You should discuss all these issues with your orthopedic surgeon.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Is walking good for osteoporosis?
Absolutely. As long as you are medically healthy enough to walk, walking is great! Weight bearing exercise helps bone density and strength.
