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Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD

Orthopedist

Dr. Lawrence Shall is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Virginia Beach, VA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Shall is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
44 years Experience
Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Medical College of Ohio
  • Accepting new patients

How to treat a minor foot injury?

If it's really minor, just rest and elevate.

When can I walk after hammertoe surgery?

You need to ask your surgeon.

Can a chiropractor help with dislocated ankle?

If he is knowledgeable about the injury, he can.

How do you fix hip pain at home?

Hip pain has multiple causes. See a Dr.

Why does my lower back hurt after exercise?

Multiple causes of back pain occur, but many can be treated with physical therapy. If that fails, you need to see a back specialist.

How do you sit after knee surgery?

Depends on the procedure, but just regular sitting is usually OK. Check with your surgeon.

Can knee injuries heal on their own?

Depends on the structure injured. Some heal, some don't.

Do chiropractors do ankles?

Some are savvy in ankle rehab. Others are not.

I have lower abdominal pain?

You need to see a physician to evaluate the problem. Not just treat with pain meds.

Ankle discomfort?

See a foot/ankle specialist. They shouldn't just tell you to rest/ace/ice it.

How can I relieve my shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain has many different causes. Needs an eval to tell which one to treat.

How can I get rid of my hip pain?

"Hip" pain has many causes. See a Dr.

Finger sprain?

Normal maybe, but you need too see a Dr.

Can shin splints cause scar tissue build up and how would you get rid of that scar tissue?

Shin splints have many different causes that feel the same. Most do not involve scar tissue. To treat, the underlying problem must be determined.

What exercises should I avoid with neck pain?

Any weight training is hard on the neck. You need to know the reason for your neck pain. Seek help.

Which exercise is good for neck pain?

It depends on the reason for the pain. You need to seek help. Neck pain is not to be dealt with lightly.

What type of anesthesia is used for broken toe surgery?

Any type of anesthesia will work, but an ankle block is ideal for foot surgery.

What test to do if there is nerve damage in the back?

There are 2:

-MRI
-Nerve conduction studies