Dr. Mark A Burt MD
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
3633 Harden Rd #102 Raleigh NC, 27607About
Dr. Mark Burt is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Burt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Burt treats bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in: sports medicine injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care, carpal tunnel surgery, trigger finger surgery, meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tear repair, etc. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Fellow in American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Certificate of added qualification of Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery. http://orthodoc.aaos.org/markburt/index.cfm https://emergeortho.com/
Education and Training
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI BA 1990
Wayne State University Medical School, Detroit, MI MD 1995
Tulane University Medical School Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Orleans, LA MD 2000
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1995
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Mark A Burt MD's Expert Contributions
How can I slow down arthritis in my ankles?
Maintain ideal body weight Low impact activity Maintain motion & strength READ MORE
What exercises should I avoid 1 month after shoulder dislocation?
Bench press, military press, inclined press. You should see an orthopedic surgeon & Physical Therapist for shoulder stabilization exercises after a shoulder dislocation. READ MORE
What is good for hip flexor pain?
A home exercise program, or moist heat and stretching. Icing after exercise. Formal physical therapy. May take Tylenol or an anti-inflammatory as tolerated as needed. READ MORE
Can you fix spinal curvature?
It depends on the spinal curvature if it warrants correction. You would need to talk to your spine surgeon. READ MORE
Can you fix the shoulder impingement?
Yes READ MORE
Can I go to the GYM with a back injury?
Depends on your back injury. May return to gym as tolerated. READ MORE
Can you help with a neck injury?
yes, depending on your neck injury. you would need to have an examination and evaluation. READ MORE
Is it better to rest or exercise a frozen shoulder?
Gentle range of motion, physical therapy. ice, alternate warm moist heat. may look up frozen shoulder exercises online. READ MORE
Can scoliosis be fixed through exercise?
No READ MORE
What is the fastest way to get rid of a frozen shoulder?
First you must determine if primary or secondary adhesive capsulitis ie frozen shoulder usually a MRI after orthopedic evaluation. Physical therapy, anti inflammatory, consider intra articular injection, or surgery if all else fails. Really no quick fix. READ MORE
Is disc hernia surgery worth it?
90% of disc herniations do not need surgery. Typically they will respond to physical therapy and symptomatic care within 6 weeks. If not improved or worsened may need surgery but we need to discuss with your spine surgeon. READ MORE
Can lower back pain be fixed with exercises?
Yes, assuming mechanical lower back pain and not a tumor, fracture, pinched nerve, etc. READ MORE
What treatment is best for disc hernia?
Initially treatment is physical therapy & symptomatic relief for six weeks as tolerated. 90% of disc herniations respond to non-Operative treatment within 6 weeks. 10% may require surgery if large, compressive discs do not resolve. Emergency surgery needed if cauda equina syndrome. READ MORE
Is scoliosis treatment painful?
Scoliosis per se in adolescence is not painful. Bracing or surgery READ MORE
Can surgery fix a disc hernia?
The surgery removes the disc herniation thereby decompressing, relieving the pressure on the nerve. READ MORE
What exercises are good for a disc hernia?
Speak with your doctor or search for lower back exercises or it would be better to see a physical therapist. READ MORE
How long after disc hernia surgery can I exercise?
Depends on the extent of your surgery needed. Usually modified activities 6-12 weeks. You will need to discuss with your surgeon. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for a disc hernia?
90% do not need surgery - treated symptomatic care and physical therapy for six weeks. If you need surgery then 1 day Outpatient surgery. Depending on your surgeon you will need six weeks of restrictions, but you will need to discuss with your surgeon. READ MORE
Can a disc hernia cause leg pain?
Yes READ MORE
Can disc hernia be fixed?
No 90% of disc herniations respond to nonoperative treatment. READ MORE
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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