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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
Experience
Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya, MD
- Biloxi, MS
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Are there any benefits to joint replacement surgery?
She will be so happy after her hip replacement! She will be pain free.
Will my surgery end my career?
No, lots of pro football players have had back and neck surgery.
Cortisone injections for osteoarthritis. Do they work?
Minimal. Get it.
Orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon for a spine problem?
I think Ortho is better
What are the best ways to strengthen my child's bones?
Calcium tablets
How is osteochondritis treated?
Osteochonditis is not a thing.
What do I do for a broken toe?
Buddy tape it.
Do you need to have corrective surgery for scoliosis?
Only if your curve exceeds 45 deg.
Do I need a brace to correct my scoliosis?
see a doctor
How can I reduce the swelling from a sprained finger?
Buddy tape x 4 weeks.
How long after bunion surgery can you exercise?
I would probably wait at least 4-6 weeks do do anything that involves your foot. Upper body is fine right away
