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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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Swollen Joints
Walking should be okay. Also, add cycling. Try ibuprofen three times a day.
Knee pain?
It depends on original injury. I would recommend having an orthopedic doctor look at her.
Progressing knee pain and also shoulder pain?
This is complex and hard to answer without an exam, but knee likely arthritis exacerbation or a meniscus tear. Pulling fluid out with a steroid injection should help. Shoulder READ MORE
This is complex and hard to answer without an exam, but knee likely arthritis exacerbation or a meniscus tear. Pulling fluid out with a steroid injection should help. Shoulder could be a rotator cuff problem.
How long does it take to walk after spinal surgery?
Depends a little on the type of surgery, but they should get you up the day after.
Joint pain?
If inflammatory arthritis runs in your family, you should be checked. Otherwise start with Advil or allege as needed.
Knee pain?
If no injury, then likely inflammation. Motrin and ice may help. A steroid injection would be next. An exam may be needed to see if MRI is needed for cartilage problem. Shoulder READ MORE
If no injury, then likely inflammation. Motrin and ice may help. A steroid injection would be next. An exam may be needed to see if MRI is needed for cartilage problem. Shoulder could be rotator cuff related.
How long does it take to recover from a hip replacement?
Three months.
Can a spinal fusion be avoided?
Yes. Physical therapy can be tried as well as injections before surgery.
How can I relieve toe pain?
Usually stretching and good shoe wear.
What causes pain in the back at night?
Usually muscular.
What happens if your spinal cord is damaged?
Pain, numbness, and/or weakness in extremities.
How long are you out of work with a torn ligament in your knee?
Depends on whether torn ligament needs surgery and what your job is. Surgery is usually six months for full recovery. Brace is usually 6 weeks.
What causes pain in your spine?
It’s usually muscle imbalance.
What is the best way to heal a sprained knee?
Ice, brace, rest, therapy. Assuming nothing torn, which would need MRI.
How long will I be off work after shoulder arthroscopy?
It depends on the work and what you are having done. Desk work is usually a few days to a week. Lifting and pulling work depends on requirement of sling and what was done.
How do you diagnose a torn rotator cuff?
Best way is MRI. Can get some idea with an exam.
What are the side effects of a discogram?
Allergy to dye. That’s about it.
How painful is bunion surgery?
It’s painful.
What is the best remedy for plantar fasciitis?
Stretching and inserts for shoes.
