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Dr. David P. Fowler, M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. David Fowler is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Monroeville, PA. Dr. Fowler specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fowler 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.
43 years
Experience
Dr. David P. Fowler, M.D.
- Monroeville, PA
- Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa
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How do you fix torn ankle ligament?
Frequently they can be treated nonoperatively with Ice, compression, elevation, bracing, and possibly therapy but if that fails or if ankle mortise is widened surgery may be necessary READ MORE
Frequently they can be treated nonoperatively with Ice, compression, elevation, bracing, and possibly therapy but if that fails or if ankle mortise is widened surgery may be necessary
Can you leave a normal life with a disc hernia?
Yes. Frequently a disc rupture can be treated with therapy and time unless there is a neurological deficit or bowel or bladder problem
How long after toe surgery can I wear shoes?
This depends greatly on the specific surgery and implants.
Medication after surgery
Yes. Ideally take the pain med right before or as the pain starts to stay ahead of it
How can I strengthen my ankles?
Heel and toe raises and work on balance and proprioception on balance board or disc type of body ball. Also resistance training with bands can help
Is ice good for disc hernia pain?
It may help if you’re having local back pain with the disc
Can I run with ankle arthritis?
It depends on the severity. If you “need “ to run consider a soft surface if at all possible
Can topical medications help swollen ankle?
Sometimes topical non steroidals such as Voltaren Gel can be helpful
Is there any non-surgical treatment for scoliosis?
Yes. Depending on the patient age and degree of curve bracing may slow progression
Can surgery fix ankle arthritis?
If necessary the ankle can be replaced or fused to relieve the pain assuming nonoperative treatment fails
How do you fix a herniated disc?
If medication, therapy , and time doesn’t provide relief surgery to remove the herniated piece of disc can be beneficial
Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?
Yes. With ice , compression, elevation, possibly bracing and therapy
What to avoid with ankle arthritis?
Keep weight down and avoid painful activities
Can arthritis be fixed?
Depending upon the location and severity, one can start with advil or aleve and weight control. Your doctor may consider shots or even operations based on severity of symptoms READ MORE
Depending upon the location and severity, one can start with advil or aleve and weight control. Your doctor may consider shots or even operations based on severity of symptoms
How long does an ankle ligament injury take to heal?
Ankle ligaments typically take 6-12 weeks to heal. Use of brace to keep motion but avoid stressing ligaments help them heal like more normal ligaments. Then proprioception retraining READ MORE
Ankle ligaments typically take 6-12 weeks to heal. Use of brace to keep motion but avoid stressing ligaments help them heal like more normal ligaments. Then proprioception retraining is recommended David P. Fowler, MD, FAAOS Division Chief, Orthopedic Surgery UPMC East Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery University of Pittsburgh Medical School
Can shoulder impingement improve on its own?
Yes it can calm down. Typically posterior shoulder strengthening (External rotation) and aleve can give significant benefits David P. Fowler, MD, FAAOS Division Chief, Orthopedic READ MORE
Yes it can calm down. Typically posterior shoulder strengthening (External rotation) and aleve can give significant benefits David P. Fowler, MD, FAAOS Division Chief, Orthopedic Surgery UPMC East Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery University of Pittsburgh Medical School
