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Dr. Mark Andrew Dodson, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Mark Dodson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Dodson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dodson 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.
34 years
Experience
Dr. Mark Andrew Dodson, MD
- Alexandria, LA
- Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
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What happens if your spinal cord is damaged?
You are paralyzed
Can you change your leg cast?
Cast can be changed but you cannot do it yourself. You probably need to see a local orthopedic surgeon.
Accessory ossicle or old fracture?
An old fracture is more likely but either diagnosis is plausible. I would recommend treatment to be excision of the fragment.
Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?
No, if you have a true dislocation of your knee you cannot walk. You probably dislocated your patella which is also called the kneecap.
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
If it doesn’t get better after a few weeks or if you have a limited range of motion.
How to manage poor appetite while on Oxycodone?
Unless they become dehydrated, they do not need to go the ER. The effects of the narcotics should wear off in 48-72 hours, but can last for a week.
My daughter sprained her ankle in gym?
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How to treat a child's fractured arm?
It depends on how much displacement occurred with the fracture. Minimally displaced fractures can be treated in a cast but if there is more displacement they may need to be put READ MORE
It depends on how much displacement occurred with the fracture. Minimally displaced fractures can be treated in a cast but if there is more displacement they may need to be put back in normal alignment.
Are there any exercises I can do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome?
No, but you can wear a splint.
Swollen Ankle After A Tibial Plateau Fracture?
That is normal.
How does scoliosis affect balance?
If his scoliosis is so severe that he is leaning to one side he needs to be evaluated for surgery or bracing.
Can my repetitive strain injury be treated with arthroscopy?
Some types of injuries can be treated with arthroscopy and some canned. Open procedures are usually faster and result in better outcomes.
What can I take for my knee pain?
Ibuprofen
Can a broken knuckle heal on its own?
You need an X-ray.
Why does my knee feel weak all of the sudden?
Knee injuries can be acute or chronic. Somethings do develop slowly. You need an a valuation by an orthopedic surgeon.
Is my knee healing properly?
Two weeks is too early to make an assessment about your knee. It takes approximately 6 to 12 months to fully recover from major knee surgery.
Is there anything I can do to help a jammed finger heal?
You definitely need to have an x-ray. Even though you can move it it could still be broken.
How long does a knee replacement surgery take?
The average surgical time is 90 minutes. That is the time from the incision until the bandage is on. You may be in the operating room for a longer period of time. 60 minutes is READ MORE
The average surgical time is 90 minutes.
That is the time from the incision until the bandage is on. You may be in the operating room for a longer period of time. 60 minutes is around the average of the “shortest” time and 120 minutes would be around the “longest” time.
That is the time from the incision until the bandage is on. You may be in the operating room for a longer period of time. 60 minutes is around the average of the “shortest” time and 120 minutes would be around the “longest” time.
Can one reset a broken pelvis?
You need to ask the Doctor, who is performing the surgery. These questions concerning pelvic fractures have to many variables to be able to answer it without seeing the patient READ MORE
You need to ask the Doctor, who is performing the surgery. These questions concerning pelvic fractures have to many variables to be able to answer it without seeing the patient or her imaging studies.
