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Dr. Will Earl Moorehead, M.D.

Orthopedist

Dr. Will Moorehead is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Moorehead specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Moorehead 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.
Dr. Will Earl Moorehead, M.D.
  • Houston, TX
  • Accepting new patients

Will my pregnancy leg pain get better after delivery?

Most often, the pain is due to sciatica that results from the uterus growing and pushing on the sciatic nerve. If this is the case, then exercises and PT may alleviate the pain READ MORE
Most often, the pain is due to sciatica that results from the uterus growing and pushing on the sciatic nerve. If this is the case, then exercises and PT may alleviate the pain following delivery. Leg cramps may also be the source of the pain, this is usually addressed by potassium intake. There is one major cause that is dangerous, Thrombophlebitis, or deep vein thrombosis. You should tell your OB/GYN about the leg pain so that the doctor can make sure that it is not deep vein thrombosis or Thrombophlebitis; these can be life-threatening and require immediate treatment.

Dr. Will E. Moorehead

Can gout be treated permanently or does it come back?

No. Gouty symptoms can be controlled, but even when there are no symptoms Uric Acid crystals may continue to build up. Your Uric Acid blood level should be kept below 6mg/dl, by READ MORE
No. Gouty symptoms can be controlled, but even when there are no symptoms Uric Acid crystals may continue to build up. Your Uric Acid blood level should be kept below 6mg/dl, by diet and medication.

My baby had a fracture when he was 2 months old. Will it heal?

Yes. the fracture will heal. It is important that the fracture is set in the correct position; therefore she/he should be seen by a pediatric orthopedist.