Dr. Todd D Moldawer M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
6815 Noble Ave Van Nuys CA, 91405Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Todd Moldawer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Moldawer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Moldawer 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Temple University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Todd D Moldawer M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What should I do when I twist my ankle?
The most important aspect of the management of an acute ankle injury is an accurate diagnosis. Missed fractures can cause lifelong pain and/or instability. Minor (grade1) ankle sprains are usually self-limited, and are best managed with ice, elevation, and rest. More severe sprains may require immobilization in a boot, splint, or cast. Any significant ankle injury should be evaluated by a competent health care professional. READ MORE
How long does a sprain take to heal in children?
Most authorities describe three types of sprain injury depending on the severity. A Grade 1 sprain involves minimal tissue damage, and no loss of structural integrity. A Grade 2 strain involves greater tissue damage and may be associated with some loss of structural integrity, resulting in mild ligamentous laxity (stretching). A Grade 3 sprain is the most severe category, with greater tissue damage and loss of structural integrity. The healing time for each category of sprain injury in children will vary according to the Grade of injury as well as the child's age. In general, younger children heal faster than older children. With any extremity injury in children, it is important to make sure that the growth centers of the bones have not also been injured. I hope this information has been helpful. Todd READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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