Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld MD
Orthopedist
3414 Golden Rd Tyler TX, 75701Rating
4/5
About
Dr. David Kummerfeld is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Kummerfeld specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kummerfeld 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
Texas A&M University, TX 2008
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Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld MD's Expert Contributions
Do heating pads work after back surgery?
They can help relax muscles READ MORE
Can you walk after ankle replacement?
Yes, that's the main idea. Recommend against high impact activity (running, jumping, etc.) READ MORE
Do you need physical therapy after arthroscopic knee surgery?
Sometimes. It depends on what is done. The most common knee scope surgery is a partial meniscectomy. That rarely needs PT. If you aren't getting good motion at 1st or second followup, PT would be warranted. Some docs do it differently. READ MORE
Can you feel the screws after ankle surgery?
Sometimes, especially on the lateral side of the ankle READ MORE
If I feel a ball the size of a baseball in my leg is that common?
Nope, you should show your doctor or surgeon READ MORE
Can a dislocated ankle fix itself?
If it autoreduces, yes. If it dislocates and stays that way, you'll be in trouble. READ MORE
Shoulder?
Yes READ MORE
What happens after elbow fracture surgery?
Depends on type of fracture. Some are soft dressing only and immediate range of motion. Some will be in a splint 2 weeks before starting ROM. Most, but not all, require physical therapy starting at 2-6 week. READ MORE
Should I take cephalexin 250MG capsules?
Call your doctor or go to ER immediately. You will get infected. One dose of abx will not fix it READ MORE
Joint pain?
Would be concerning for rheumatoid arthritis. Would be reasonable to see a rheumatologist. READ MORE
How can I relieve toe pain?
New shoes are often the solution, whether just larger or with a rigid insole. READ MORE
How do you diagnose a torn rotator cuff?
A practitioner will diagnose a rotator cuff tear with a good physical exam first. If there's a high suspicion for a tear, and MRI of the shoulder is the next diagnostic step. That said, it would be very uncommon for a 28-year-old to have a rotator cuff tear. More common pathology would be a labral tear orAC joint related pain READ MORE
Will my plantar fasciitis ever go away?
Yes. That's what my wife asks once a month but never stretches or tries appropriate shoes READ MORE
Is ankle fusion surgery painful?
Surgery cuts soft tissue. That particular surgery makes bone surfaces "raw." In my opinion, every surgery hurts to some degree. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?
Healing of incisions only, but you might be a bit stiff and need PT. If there is any ligament repair or reconstruction, it will be longer READ MORE
Do you need surgery for torn ligaments in the shoulder?
If torn ligaments cause instability, yes. Some lay people refer to the rotator cuff as ligaments. They are tendons. If the rotator cuff is torn, you do need surgery. READ MORE
Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?
Not with a true knee dislocation. Most commonly, when someone says they "dislocated my knee," usually equate to a dislocation of the kneecap. It often self reduces. I would recommend consultation with an orthopedic surgeon to discuss conservative management. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?
Physical therapy first. Also offloading bans/brace READ MORE
How successful is lower back surgery?
For radicular pain, very good success. For back pain, it is transient. READ MORE
How do you fix a dislocated foot?
Depends what joint is dislocated. You would do best to see an ortho surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery READ MORE
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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