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Dr. Vlad Gendelman, M.D., FAAOS
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Vlad Gendelman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in LOS ANGELES, CA. Dr. Gendelman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gendelman 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.
20 years
Experience
Dr. Vlad Gendelman, M.D., FAAOS
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- University of CA at Irvine – College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Dr. Vlad Gendelman - What Is Orthopedic Surgery?
What is orthopedic surgery? Orthopedic surgery is the branch of medicine focused on conditions affecting muscles, bones, and joints. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and...
Shin splints?
Shin splints are generally not visible on x-ray. You should rest (avoid activity that causes pain), but you don't necessarity have to use crutches if putting weight on the leg READ MORE
Shin splints are generally not visible on x-ray. You should rest (avoid activity that causes pain), but you don't necessarity have to use crutches if putting weight on the leg does not hurt, ice the are where you have pain and take anti-inflammatory medications. Since you are using crutches I assume you have seen a doctor for this. I would say continue following their advice.
What is needed at home after knee replacement?
Your doctor will help you get everything you need for home after surgery. What I generally get for my patients as far as equipment is a 2-wheel walker, elevated toilet seat and READ MORE
Your doctor will help you get everything you need for home after surgery. What I generally get for my patients as far as equipment is a 2-wheel walker, elevated toilet seat and a shower chair.
Risks of corticosteroids?
Short answer - There is absolutely no benefit of injecting steroids into asymptomatic spine.
Can you bend knee after meniscus repair?
If you are asking about yourself, chances are you did not have a meniscal repair but had a meniscal debridement (clean up). Repairs are usually reserved for very young patients READ MORE
If you are asking about yourself, chances are you did not have a meniscal repair but had a meniscal debridement (clean up). Repairs are usually reserved for very young patients (younger than 20) because as you age the tissue looses it's blood supply and becomes irreparable. If you in fact had a debridement, yes you can bend your knee and it will not damage anything. If you had a repair, you should not bend your knee until your surgeon tells you that you can.
The upper part of my finger is getting bent?
At your age this suggests a pathologic process of some sort (not normal) and I don't think this can be diagnosed from the pictures you took. You should see a hand orthopaedic READ MORE
At your age this suggests a pathologic process of some sort (not normal) and I don't think this can be diagnosed from the pictures you took. You should see a hand orthopaedic surgeon for a consultation.
What exercises fix bunions?
There are no exercises in existence that can fix bunions.
How do you stop a bunion from progressing?
If it is mild, stop wearing narrowed toe shoes. Once it progresses beyond a certain point, there may not be much you can do to prevent progression.
What does tendonitis feel like in the knee?
Tendonitis means inflammation of a tendon. What does that feel like? Pain. Now, there are no tendons in the knee. Tendons are what connect your muscle to the bone. There are READ MORE
Tendonitis means inflammation of a tendon. What does that feel like? Pain. Now, there are no tendons in the knee. Tendons are what connect your muscle to the bone. There are multiple tendons that cross the knee joint. Depending on which one is inflamed, pain will be in different locations around the knee.
Can back pain be a symptom of covid-19?
At this point, COVID-19 has not been confirmed to cause isolated low back pain.
Can a dislocation heal itself?
A joint is 2 or more bones coming together to form a functional moving unit. Dislocation is when the bones coming together to form the joint come out of alignment. Dislocations READ MORE
A joint is 2 or more bones coming together to form a functional moving unit. Dislocation is when the bones coming together to form the joint come out of alignment. Dislocations have to be relocated which means that the bones have to be placed back into normal alignment. The question is what other structures were injured which allowed the dislocation to occur. Usually dislocation results from tearing of ligaments. Ligaments are what holds the joint in appropriate alignment. Whether or not ligaments heal on their own, without intervention, depends on which joint was dislocated. Some require immobilization, others require surgery to allow proper healing. Sometimes immobilization is attempted and if the ligaments don't heal correctly then surgery can be performed later. It really depends on which joint dislocated.
Why do the bottoms of my feet hurt when walking?
Many different things can cause pain at the bottom of your feet with walking. It depends on where exactly the pain is and for that you need a good physical exam by an orthopaedic READ MORE
Many different things can cause pain at the bottom of your feet with walking. It depends on where exactly the pain is and for that you need a good physical exam by an orthopaedic surgeon or a podiatrist.
What is the cause of osteoporosis?
Primary mechanism of osteoporosis is imbalance between bone breakdown and bone deposition in your body. Bone is a live organ. There are cells that constantly break it down and READ MORE
Primary mechanism of osteoporosis is imbalance between bone breakdown and bone deposition in your body. Bone is a live organ. There are cells that constantly break it down and other cells that constantly lay done new bone. When there is imbalance between how fast these 2 types of cells are working, bone gets broken down faster than new bone is deposited which results in thinning of the bone which is called osteoporosis. In women, this is something that happens universally when they go through menopause and the bone density decreases rapidly. That is the "main cause" of osteoporosis in women.
What stretches to do to strengthen ankles?
Stretching and strengthening is not the same thing. Stretching does not strengthen ankles. You can do what is called "heel rises" aka "heel lifts" to strengthen your ankles. READ MORE
Stretching and strengthening is not the same thing. Stretching does not strengthen ankles. You can do what is called "heel rises" aka "heel lifts" to strengthen your ankles. Here is an example for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw01UnxsmS0. When doing this on two feet becomes too easy and you are not feeling discomfort after doing 30 of them, you can start doing them on one foot. Just make sure you stand in front of a counter or a table so that you can use it for balance if necessary.
Do I need a wheelchair after spine surgery?
If you did not use a wheelchair prior to spine surgery, there is no reason why you would need one after spine surgery, unless something went seriously wrong which is extremely READ MORE
If you did not use a wheelchair prior to spine surgery, there is no reason why you would need one after spine surgery, unless something went seriously wrong which is extremely rare.
How is the recovery for ACL tear surgery?
Out for the season with regard to sports. 4-6 months recovery which includes your post-operative rehabilitation / therapy.
When should you have plantar fasciitis surgery?
You should definitely try all other forms of treatment (conservative treatment) you can find before having surgery for plantar fasciitis. These types of surgeries only work for READ MORE
You should definitely try all other forms of treatment (conservative treatment) you can find before having surgery for plantar fasciitis. These types of surgeries only work for about half of the patients with the condition so even with surgery it is not a guarantee that it will resolve.
What happens if you leave a sprained ankle untreated?
In most cases sprained ankles heal on their own. They do get better faster with treatment and there are some cases that will never get better without treatment. In those cases READ MORE
In most cases sprained ankles heal on their own. They do get better faster with treatment and there are some cases that will never get better without treatment. In those cases surgery may be necessary.
Will my plantar fasciitis ever go away?
It is a lot more likely to go away if you treat it sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the harder it is to treat.
Can a torn ligament heal without surgery?
It depends on which ligament you tore. Some can heal on their own without doing anything. Others need immobilization to heal properly. Others require surgery to allow them READ MORE
It depends on which ligament you tore. Some can heal on their own without doing anything. Others need immobilization to heal properly. Others require surgery to allow them to heal properly. And a few require surgery and reconstruction because they cannot heal.
What does it mean when your mid back hurts?
Pain in the mid-back area could mean 100 different things. It depends on exact location of the pain, quality of the pain, frequency of the pain, what makes the pain better, what READ MORE
Pain in the mid-back area could mean 100 different things. It depends on exact location of the pain, quality of the pain, frequency of the pain, what makes the pain better, what makes the pain worse, etc, etc. You have to be seen by an orthopaedic surgeon for proper history and physical and then a treatment plan can be created to improve or resolve it.
