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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
- Accepting new patients
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Does tennis elbow require a surgery?
Sometimes if surgery is required for this problem, but more than 90% can usually be treated nonoperativly
After a bone graft surgery, how long will I have to wait to resume my sports?
You first need to ask your doctor when you are healed. Depending on the size and the type of graft it may take up to a year to be able to resume sports. The minimum amount of time READ MORE
You first need to ask your doctor when you are healed. Depending on the size and the type of graft it may take up to a year to be able to resume sports. The minimum amount of time would probably be around three months.
I've been experiencing weird hip pain for 2 days. Could it be due to weight gain?
Yes, but there could be many other problems. Some possible causes would be tendinitis and arthritis of the hip.
Why do I hear a cracking sound in my knees? Is something wrong with me?
You likely have arthritis between your kneecap in the femur which is the thighbone. If it is not painful you probably knew not need to worry about it.
My son is having pain in his hand after his surgery. What painkillers would you recommend?
Significant pain more than 1 to 2 days after hand surgery is unusual. Instead of trying to cover up the pain with stronger medications an attempt needs to be made to determine READ MORE
Significant pain more than 1 to 2 days after hand surgery is unusual. Instead of trying to cover up the pain with stronger medications an attempt needs to be made to determine the cause of the increased pain. I usually only prescribed 10 to 15 pain pills after hand surgery. Significant swelling or an infection could be causes of increased pain that do not respond well to medications.
I fractured my hand while playing in my league. Would I need surgery?
No, but you would need to have an X-ray to determine the type of treatment that would be best for your fracture.
I am having a lot of hip pain. Will a surgery help?
It would be very unusual for a soft tissue injury to not heal. To determine if surgery would be beneficial you would first have to have a diagnosis of the cause of your pain.
Is knee surgery advisable for a person who is 78 years old?
Yes, we do knee replacement surgery on many patients this age. The real question you need to ask is what happens if surgery isn’t done.
How long is the recovery for a shoulder dislocation surgery?
Minimum of three months, but one year is not unusual.
When is shoulder surgery needed?
When he cannot lead the life he wants to lead due to shoulder pain or instability.
What causes elbow pain?
There are many things that cause elbow pain. You would need to be evaluated by an Orthopedic surgeon. The most common cause is tennis elbow.
Does elbow dislocation require surgery?
Surgery is not usually required unless the elbow is unstable. If casting is used, it is usually less than 2 weeks.
What is the expected recovery time for a knee replacement?
That is an interesting question that people often ask. Patients usually walk the same day of surgery. 1-2 weeks for pain medicine. Driving in 2-6 weeks. Full recovery in 6-12 months. READ MORE
That is an interesting question that people often ask. Patients usually walk the same day of surgery. 1-2 weeks for pain medicine. Driving in 2-6 weeks. Full recovery in 6-12 months.
What is the treatment for an ACL Tear?
An ACL tear is not usually painful. He likely has an unstable arthritic knee.
After a hip replacement surgery, what are the precautions that I should take?
It depends on the surgical approach and the stability of the hip. In general avoid flexion and internal rotation.
My mother has to have a laminectomy. What is that exactly?
Removal of bone from the spine
