Dr. Melvin M Wahl jr MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
512 N Young St Suite C Kennewick WA, 99336About
Dr. Melvin Wahl jr is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kennewick, WA. Dr. Wahl jr specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wahl jr 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
University of Washington School of Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Melvin M Wahl jr MD's Practice location
Dr. Melvin M Wahl jr MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Wahl jr
Recommended Articles
- What Specialists Treat Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is sometimes described as "bone thinning". It’s a disease wherein the bone’s density and quality are severely reduced. As an individual’s bones become more permeable and fragile, the susceptibility to fracture is immensely increased. Bone loss occurs silently and progressively....
- The Function of Joints
Skeletal systemOur musculoskeletal system is made of muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, and bursae. When impulse stimulates, the muscles contract and these muscles are attached to the ligaments. Most of the skeletal system is made of bones and cartilage. The cartilage or ligaments are...
- Muscular Dystrophy: Correcting Foot Deformities with Surgery
Research and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder OutlookHow Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder Could Affect Some IndividualsAffecting those mostly between the ages of 18 to 60 according to The Mayo Clinic, this hereditary group of disorders can affect numerous stages of life. Although some therapies could be of...
- What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery?
This is a type of surgery used in treating spinal stenosis, a condition that occurs due to the narrowing of space between the spinal vertebrae. In order to have a better understanding about spinal stenosis surgery, it is important to have a clear idea about the conditions which lead to this...
- How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last?
A knee replacement surgery provides relief for approximately 90 percent of people who are suffering from pain due to knee problems. Most knee replacement procedures are done for the treatment of osteoarthritis. With proper care, your knee implant can last for as long as 20 years. The technology...
- How Can I Manage Tendinitis?
How Can I Manage Tendinitis?Tendinitis, the inflammation of the tendon, can cause acute pain and tenderness just outside the affected joints. It commonly affects shoulders, elbows, wrists, and heels. The affected region may have stiffness that restricts movement. It is also characterized by mild...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Heather L. Phipps D.O.711 S AUBURN ST KENNEWICK WA 99336
- Dr. Christopher Kontogianis M.D.711 S AUBURN ST KENNEWICK WA 99336
- Dr. Janmeet S Sahota DO6703 West Rio Grande Ave. Kennewick WA 99336
- Dr. Travis A Peterson DO6703 West Rio Grande Ave. Kennewick WA 99336
- Dr. Faustin R Stevens MD6703 West Rio Grande Ave. Kennewick WA 99336
- Dr. Thomas Burgdorff M.D.911 S Washington St Kennewick WA 99336