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Dr. Mark Andrew Dodson MD
Orthopedist
3351 Masonic Dr Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Mark Dodson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Dodson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dodson 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1990
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Mark Andrew Dodson MD's Expert Contributions
How long does it take to recover from a hip replacement?
3 - 6 months READ MORE
What happens if your spinal cord is damaged?
You are paralyzed READ MORE
Can you change your leg cast?
Cast can be changed but you cannot do it yourself. You probably need to see a local orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Accessory ossicle or old fracture?
An old fracture is more likely but either diagnosis is plausible. I would recommend treatment to be excision of the fragment. READ MORE
Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?
No, if you have a true dislocation of your knee you cannot walk. You probably dislocated your patella which is also called the kneecap. READ MORE
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
If it doesn’t get better after a few weeks or if you have a limited range of motion. READ MORE
How to manage poor appetite while on Oxycodone?
Unless they become dehydrated, they do not need to go the ER. The effects of the narcotics should wear off in 48-72 hours, but can last for a week. READ MORE
My daughter sprained her ankle in gym?
Orthopaedic Surgeon READ MORE
How to treat a child's fractured arm?
It depends on how much displacement occurred with the fracture. Minimally displaced fractures can be treated in a cast but if there is more displacement they may need to be put back in normal alignment. READ MORE
Are there any exercises I can do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome?
No, but you can wear a splint. READ MORE
Swollen Ankle After A Tibial Plateau Fracture?
That is normal. READ MORE
How does scoliosis affect balance?
If his scoliosis is so severe that he is leaning to one side he needs to be evaluated for surgery or bracing. READ MORE
Can my repetitive strain injury be treated with arthroscopy?
Some types of injuries can be treated with arthroscopy and some canned. Open procedures are usually faster and result in better outcomes. READ MORE
What can I take for my knee pain?
Ibuprofen READ MORE
Can a broken knuckle heal on its own?
You need an X-ray. READ MORE
Why does my knee feel weak all of the sudden?
Knee injuries can be acute or chronic. Somethings do develop slowly. You need an a valuation by an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Is my knee healing properly?
Two weeks is too early to make an assessment about your knee. It takes approximately 6 to 12 months to fully recover from major knee surgery. READ MORE
Is there anything I can do to help a jammed finger heal?
You definitely need to have an x-ray. Even though you can move it it could still be broken. READ MORE
How long does a knee replacement surgery take?
The average surgical time is 90 minutes. That is the time from the incision until the bandage is on. You may be in the operating room for a longer period of time. 60 minutes is around the average of the “shortest” time and 120 minutes would be around the “longest” time. READ MORE
Can one reset a broken pelvis?
You need to ask the Doctor, who is performing the surgery. These questions concerning pelvic fractures have to many variables to be able to answer it without seeing the patient or her imaging studies. READ MORE
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Ganglion Cyst
Dr. Mark Andrew Dodson MD's Practice location
Practice At 3351 Masonic Dr
3351 Masonic Dr -Alexandria, LA 71301Get Direction
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