Dennis L. Armstrong
Orthopedist
6553 East Baywood Avenue Suite 101 B Mesa Arizona, 85215About
Dr. Dennis Armstrong is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Armstrong specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Armstrong 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
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Femur related questions?
In view of the fact that it has been 4 years, there are a few points to make in answering your question. 1. have there been any difficulties with your recovery, slow healing, infection, prolonged time to achieve pain relief, or pain at this time, as well as leg lengths. 2. you need to be evaluated to answer your question of removal 3. the procedure of removal may be difficult due to the duration of implantation, but evaluation with your orthopaedist should help you answer this question READ MORE
How can you tell the difference between a fracture and a dislocation?
There are several variables to help decide if you can determine clinically or if X-ray is necessary to determine the type. (Ultimately, the injury will require an X-ray for details.) Location, dislocations only can occur within a joint, fractures can occur throughout the substance of the bone. Nature of the occurrence usually will help, i.e., position, hyper flexion or extension of the joint, activity during occurrence, appearance of the area in question may assist, as well as gentle palpation, is crepitation observed. So, a good history and exam is going to give you a good impression, but best to follow up with an X-ray. READ MORE
I have a bulge in my back bone at the bottom. Can it be treated with surgery?
There are a lot of possibilities as to what the bulge is, soft tissue, cyst, bones are the most likely. The history is essential, how long has it been present, any direct or indirect that's, any tingling in your extremities as a start. X-rays are essential as well to start the workup to diagnose and then options of treatment can be considered. READ MORE
Internships
- Trippler Army Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- Motivation, Hard Work and Diligence
Hobbies / Sports
- Raising Animals, Llamas and Donkeys, and Golf
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