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Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Biloxi, MS. Dr. Karpitskaya specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Karpitskaya 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.
22 years
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Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya, MD
- Biloxi, MS
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Should you see a chiropractor for low back pain?
You certainly can! But if the pain persists after about 6-8 weeks you should probably go see a spine specialist.
When can you walk after knee cap surgery?
Depends on the surgery. After replacement--right away.
Feet go purple with white blotches?
Looks like you may have Raynauds…. Get checked for an autoimmune disease.
Is it safe to take a child to a chiropractor for back pain?
Absolutely, under any circumstance, NO!!!
How can I make a ganglion cyst go away?
Get it aspirated or surgically removed.
Which is better chiropractor or massage for a stiff shoulder?
Neither. If you have a stiff shoulder you may have arthritis or a frozen shoulder. I would recommend that you visit an orthopedic specialist and get some x-rays.
Can knee injury heal on its own?
Depends on what it is.
What kind of doctor should I see for my back pain?
An orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery
Are you under general anesthesia for toe bunion surgery?
No, you can have twilight anesthesia and a block.
Feels like they will POP!
Sounds like you have plantar fasciitis and it needs to be treated appropriately
Is local anesthesia used for ankle surgery?
It’s general
How do you treat an anterior shoulder dislocation?
Have your shouldered been put back in? if it has, I would suggest two weeks in a sling followed by rehab. Occasionally people need surgery. If your shoulder is still dislocated READ MORE
Have your shouldered been put back in? if it has, I would suggest two weeks in a sling followed by rehab. Occasionally people need surgery. If your shoulder is still dislocated I would suggest going to the ER and getting it put back in.
Is massage or acupuncture better for neck pain?
Start with massage and if that doesn’t help, then acupuncture.
Foot pain?
maybe a stress fracture?
Please help me find a way to get surgery?
Have you considered getting a second opinion?
Can spinal surgery correct scoliosis?
I would only recommend scoliosis surgery if you are in late teens, and your curve exceeds 45 degrees.
Should I still have pain 6 weeks after hip replacement?
Yes, it's normal up to 3 months.
How long do you need physical therapy after knee replacement?
Typically 6-12 weeks depends on your demands
How long does it take to recover from ankle arthritis surgery?
Depends on the surgery. Ankle scope—about 6 weeks. Ankle replacement —6 months
