Dr. Rory Christopher Dunham D.O.
Orthopedist
3725 Legacy Street Weatherford OK, 73096About
Dr. Rory Dunham is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Midwest City, OK. Dr. Dunham specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dunham 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.
Education and Training
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Rory Christopher Dunham D.O.'s Expert Contributions
What should we do for son's Achilles tendinitis?
This is typically an overuse injury. He may have to sit out for a few weeks. Over the counter anti-inflammatory medications can decrease pain and inflammatory process. He should also work on stretching the Achilles’ tendon. He may require a boot for immobilization and formal therapy if the above treatment is unsuccessful. READ MORE
What should we do for son's Achilles tendinitis?
This is typically an overuse injury. He may have to sit out for a few weeks. Over the counter anti-inflammatory medications can decrease pain and inflammatory process. He should also work on stretching the Achilles’ tendon. He may require a boot for immobilization and formal therapy if the above treatment is unsuccessful. READ MORE
How can I reduce the growth of hammer toe?
You can try commercially available splints. If that is unsuccessful and the deformity persists or increases, you may require surgical treatment READ MORE
I fractured my hand while playing in my league. Would I need surgery?
No, fractures do not always require surgery. If the hand fracture is well aligned, it will require some immobilization and activity modification. However, if the fracture is displaced (pieces separated by more than a couple millimeters) or if there is rotational or angular deformity, the fracture may require surgical intervention. You need to start with an x-ray to determine location and severity of the fracture. READ MORE
Are steroids used for early healing after a spine surgery?
Steroids can be used in the post operative period to help control nausea or swelling as an example. The decision to use varies among surgeons. It does not speed the healing process, but can improve some common post operative symptoms READ MORE
Can surgery help in treating rheumatoid arthritis?
Can surgery help in treating rheumatoid arthritis?? Yes, surgery can improve pain and function in joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. However, surgery is usually reserved for more advanced cases of joint destruction and/or deformity. Medication remains the initial treatment of choice. READ MORE
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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