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Dr. Lawrence Wells, M.D.

Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Lawrence Wells is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wells specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wells 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.
35 years Experience
Dr. Lawrence Wells, M.D.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
  • Accepting new patients

Severe torn rotator cuff

Yes it would be reasonable to be evaluated for surgical repair of rotator cuff or arthroplasty of shoulder if medical clearance is obtained.

What can I do for my son after his surgery for his fractured arm?

Please ask for detailed explicit instructions on when to remove dressings and care for the wound. Astk when it would be advisable to start physical therapy after surgery and READ MORE
Please ask for detailed explicit instructions on when to remove dressings and care for the wound. Astk when it would be advisable to start physical therapy after surgery and when is it likely that his function will return

When is shoulder surgery needed?

Your husband should consider meeting with a surgeon now given the pain that he is now experiencing to explore the options to reduce dislocation episodes and subsequent additional READ MORE
Your husband should consider meeting with a surgeon now given the pain that he is now experiencing to explore the options to reduce dislocation episodes
and subsequent additional damage