Dr. Mark David Lorenze M.D.
Orthopedist
12 Bokum Rd Essex CT, 06426Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Mark Lorenze is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Essex, CT. Dr. Lorenze specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lorenze 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1992
Tufts University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Mark David Lorenze M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can arthritis be treated with surgery?
Depends on what joint is involved with the arthritis. Some arthritic joints are amenable to surgery and others are not. A common joint that might require surgery would be the knee, for example. READ MORE
My mother has tremendous back pain when she lies down. Is surgery a solution to her problem?
Not necessarily. Most likely she would benefit from a trial of physical therapy or possibly steroid injections before surgery is considered. READ MORE
After a bone graft surgery, how long will I have to wait to resume my sports?
Without knowledge of the specific injury, it’s difficult to say. If X-rays show complete healing, it might allow a return to sports. Typically, that process takes many months. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Surgery Middlesex Hospital 2015 - 2019
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Ganglion Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Honors Society
Dr. Mark David Lorenze M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 12 Bokum Rd
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