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Dr. Samuel M. Puleo, M.D.
Orthopedist
Dr. Samuel Puleo is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Norristown, PA. Dr. Puleo specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Puleo 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.
47 years
Experience
Dr. Samuel M. Puleo, M.D.
- Norristown, PA
- Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
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Why are the soles of my feet sore when I wake up?
You could have a mild case of plantar fasciitis. Try stretching exercises and arch supports.
Can scoliosis cause muscle spasms?
It could be that your back muscles are fighting the brace and you’ve developed some spasm. They should gradually go away but if it doesn’t please get it checked out.
Is tennis elbow a chronic condition?
Typically tennis elbow will resolve on its own but it takes about a year many times. We need to continue with your stretching exercises and to avoid offending activities. You could READ MORE
Typically tennis elbow will resolve on its own but it takes about a year many times. We need to continue with your stretching exercises and to avoid offending activities. You could consider a Cortizone injection at some point but that will only be for pain relief and doesn’t “cure it”.
Can surgery help in treating rheumatoid arthritis?
Surgery can be very helpful in the treatment of many rheumatoid joints that have been severely damaged by the disease and are no longer amenable to medical or conservative treatment. READ MORE
Surgery can be very helpful in the treatment of many rheumatoid joints that have been severely damaged by the disease and are no longer amenable to medical or conservative treatment. Consult with your rheumatologist and orthopedic surgeon for advice.
My mother has to have a laminectomy. What is that exactly?
A laminectomy is a back procedure in which a small portion of one of the back bones called the lamina is removed to gain access to remove disc material which has herniated and READ MORE
A laminectomy is a back procedure in which a small portion of one of the back bones called the lamina is removed to gain access to remove disc material which has herniated and presses on a nerve causing sciatica. Another type of laminectomy usually performed on older individuals is called a decompressive laminectomy in which most of the lamina is removed to relieve pressure on the nerve sac. If most of the lamina needs removal a spine fusion may also need to be done to compensate for the removed bone.
