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Dr. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.
Orthopedist
Dr. Stanley Tao is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Tao specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tao 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.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.
- Huntington, WV
- Indiana University
- Accepting new patients
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Will my surgery end my career?
If your symptoms have not improved with rest for a full season and surgery is needed, that is likely your best option to allow you to play at the next level. Of course, it also READ MORE
If your symptoms have not improved with rest for a full season and surgery is needed, that is likely your best option to allow you to play at the next level. Of course, it also depends on what the injury is and what surgery is needed. Many athletes have recovered from back surgery to perform at the professional level.
My son has tension in his legs from playing basketball. How can I help him?
Good quadriceps and hamstring stretching program.
How long does a sprain take to heal in children?
Usually 4-6 weeks.
My son is having pain in his hand after his surgery. What painkillers would you recommend?
If no allergies, 800 mg Ibuprofen.
Is knee surgery advisable for a person who is 78 years old?
If they are active and the knee problem interferes with quality of life, then yes.
My mother has to have a laminectomy. What is that exactly?
It’s basically to remove spurs and increase the space for her spinal cord where there is narrowing due to the spur (lamina).
Can a surgery treat gout?
It depends if there is a collection of the gout in what’s called a tophi. Almost like a cyst. That can be treated with surgery. No surgery can cure the gout, though.
How long is the recovery for a shoulder dislocation surgery?
Depends on how old you are, but in general, 6-12 weeks.
Does a shoulder dislocation always require a surgery?
Surgery for a shoulder dislocation is somewhat related to age
The younger you are , the more likely a recurrent dislocation can occur due to a labral year
An mri is helpful READ MORE
Surgery for a shoulder dislocation is somewhat related to age
The younger you are , the more likely a recurrent dislocation can occur due to a labral year
An mri is helpful in determining this
The younger you are , the more likely a recurrent dislocation can occur due to a labral year
An mri is helpful in determining this
Does my hip rod need changing?
If this was for a fracture the answer is no
Why do I still have pain after my shoulder surgery?
This is hard to answer without knowing the injury and what your surgery was
Different injuries have different time frames for recovery and sometimes results are not pain free READ MORE
This is hard to answer without knowing the injury and what your surgery was
Different injuries have different time frames for recovery and sometimes results are not pain free
Different injuries have different time frames for recovery and sometimes results are not pain free
Are there any risks involved in my spine surgery?
Yes
Controlling your glucose will limit complications
These include wound problems and success of procedure
Hypertension being controlled will limit bleeding during READ MORE
Yes
Controlling your glucose will limit complications
These include wound problems and success of procedure
Hypertension being controlled will limit bleeding during and after surgery
Controlling your glucose will limit complications
These include wound problems and success of procedure
Hypertension being controlled will limit bleeding during and after surgery
How soon will I be able to run again after a knee replacement surgery?
Average is three months.
What's the usual recovery time after hip surgery?
Depends on the type of hip surgery. Expect three months.
Anal fissure
General surgeon
My father has a disc problem. Should we go for physiotherapy or surgery?
I would try therapy first ...
Locations of sacroiliac joint pain
No. SI pain is usually in the back, not the groin.
