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Dr. Robert Swift, DO

Orthopedist

Dr. Robert Swift is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Campbell, KY. Dr. Swift specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Swift 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.
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29 years Experience
Dr. Robert Swift, DO
  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

I had a hard fall?

That is a very hard question to answer without examining you. If the pain has worsened, I would recommend being seen. There are more than a few things that could create this situation. Thank READ MORE
That is a very hard question to answer without examining you. If the pain has worsened, I would recommend being seen. There are more than a few things that could create this situation.

Thank you,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

How do help my limb stiffness?

Motion creates motion, water and anti-inflammatory medicines will help in the short term.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have shin pain after ankle fusion surgery?

Perhaps a follow up and X-ray with your surgeon would provide more information.
Best of luck.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have neck and shoulder pain?

I would recommend going to see somebody about your neck. Neck imaging may provide more information.
Good luck.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

What doctor should I see?

I would recommend an extensive evaluation from your primary care doctor to make sure you don’t have gout or other inflammatory arthritis type diseases. Robert D. Swift, DO, READ MORE
I would recommend an extensive evaluation from your primary care doctor to make sure you don’t have gout or other inflammatory arthritis type diseases.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I had a shot of Depo-medrol 80mg?

Drink more water, and it will take 6 to 8 weeks to leave the tissues in your knee. In most cases, that steroid stays locally, also decrease your sugar intake. Robert D. Swift, READ MORE
Drink more water, and it will take 6 to 8 weeks to leave the tissues in your knee. In most cases, that steroid stays locally, also decrease your sugar intake.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

Random pain in lower joints?

You may have hyper mobility syndrome or a component of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which creates hyper mobility in joints. Understanding normal ROM and improve muscle mass and strength READ MORE
You may have hyper mobility syndrome or a component of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which creates hyper mobility in joints. Understanding normal ROM and improve muscle mass and strength around those joints should provide some improvement. No joint party tricks.

Good luck,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have a positive discogram?

Seek another opinion, from a spine surgeon.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

Could it be a torn tendon?

Have you injured it in any way? Try a course of rest, Ice, and NSAIDS. If that doesn't work, seek medical attention.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have trigger finger?

Based on what was shared is that you were set up to have a trigger finger. The laceration created some local inflammation that related to your finger triggering. After the laceration READ MORE
Based on what was shared is that you were set up to have a trigger finger. The laceration created some local inflammation that related to your finger triggering. After the laceration healed and you had normal movement of your finger, the triggering recurred. The diagnosis is correct and thought the laceration may have been the last apple to tip the cart over. It wasn’t what caused the trigger finger.

Best of luck,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

My diagnosis and treatment recommendation?

It is hard to suggest a diagnosis and treatment without a full exam and a battery of tests. Pain in every muscle tendon and joint is suggestive of an autoimmune disease. There READ MORE
It is hard to suggest a diagnosis and treatment without a full exam and a battery of tests. Pain in every muscle tendon and joint is suggestive of an autoimmune disease. There are other causes outside of rheumatoid. Work with a single specialist. If that fails, ask that Physician for a referral. In the interim, decrease sugar increase hydration and do low-impact exercise, like yoga.
Good luck.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

Do I continue steroid injections before my knee replacement?

That is a great question. I would ask your replacement surgeon. However, if you are having muscle trigger point injections. The steroid can temporary elevate your blood sugar READ MORE
That is a great question.

I would ask your replacement surgeon. However, if you are having muscle trigger point injections. The steroid can temporary elevate your blood sugar which can increase your risk of infection. As orthopedic surgeons putting metal in a joint infection is one of our biggest concerns. I would forego the trigger point injections and try a different medicine based treatment the month before. That would be my general recommendation, though you operating surgeon may be more comfortable knowing more about your medical history.

Thank you,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have pain from a fractured shoulder humerus bone?

The narcotics problem in our country is significant. If you are still in pain, and it is severe enough that it cannot be managed by ice and more over-the-counter medications, more READ MORE
The narcotics problem in our country is significant. If you are still in pain, and it is severe enough that it cannot be managed by ice and more over-the-counter medications, more narcotics may be necessary. Though you also need to appreciate that you will not be pain free. The medication is used to reduce your pain level.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have more pain after my knee replacement?

There are many reasons why your knee could still be swelling, and you should probably follow up with your surgeon. If you are unhappy with his answers, ask for a second opinion. READ MORE
There are many reasons why your knee could still be swelling, and you should probably follow up with your surgeon. If you are unhappy with his answers, ask for a second opinion. In some rare cases, continued swelling of a total knee without improvement over 6 months may be a sign of infection, malposition of the components, metal allergic reaction, to name a few things. In some cases, it might just be a function of your body's recovery.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have lower pain on my lower right side?

I don’t really have enough information to comment, but lower right side could be many things. Track when you are having that pain and I recommend seeing someone if your pain is READ MORE
I don’t really have enough information to comment, but lower right side could be many things. Track when you are having that pain and I recommend seeing someone if your pain is that significant.

Thank you,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I'm having an injection side effect?

Need more information, however, if it is concerning, have it evaluated.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

Lower back pain for two months?

Recommend evaluation by physician if there has been no improvement.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I fractured both wrists?

It depends on the extent of the fracture. Without looking at the X-rays, it would be hard to determine. I believe that course of treatment sounds reasonable. Robert D. Swift, READ MORE
It depends on the extent of the fracture. Without looking at the X-rays, it would be hard to determine. I believe that course of treatment sounds reasonable.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

I have a ruptured bakers cyst?

Recommend this be evaluated by a surgeon. A Baker’s cyst normally doesn’t rupture through the skin. If there is pus draining, that is concerning. Baker’s cysts typically communicate READ MORE
Recommend this be evaluated by a surgeon. A Baker’s cyst normally doesn’t rupture through the skin. If there is pus draining, that is concerning. Baker’s cysts typically communicate with the knee joint.

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO

What to do about my collarbone non union?

Yes, I’m not sure where you are located, I would be happy to see you and revise this surgery and give the bone an opportunity to heal. I would recommend a second opinion with another READ MORE
Yes, I’m not sure where you are located, I would be happy to see you and revise this surgery and give the bone an opportunity to heal. I would recommend a second opinion with another orthopedic surgeon either someone with additional training in shoulder or an orthopedic trauma surgeon. I have additional training in both. I’m guessing the fixation isn’t stable enough, and you have an atrophic nonunion.
I hope you are able to have an improved result. With a shortened fracture, I tend to operate on these injuries immediately.

Thank you,

Robert D. Swift, DO, FAOAO