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Dr. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.
Orthopedist
Dr. Stanley Tao is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Tao specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tao 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. Stanley S. Tao, M.D.
- Huntington, WV
- Indiana University
- Accepting new patients
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My mother is having a lot of back pain. Is a back surgery advisable at the age of 74?
No. I would recommend therapy and/or injections.
For how long should I have pain after my hip replacement?
Severe pain one month after hip replacement is not expected
I am suffering from severe numbness in my foot after a hip replacement surgery. Is it normal?
Numbness in the foot after hip surgery is not uncommon. If you have good strength and motion in the ankle and foot, this should resolve with time. It may take six months. Symptoms READ MORE
Numbness in the foot after hip surgery is not uncommon. If you have good strength and motion in the ankle and foot, this should resolve with time. It may take six months. Symptoms should not, however, worsen with time. You should ask your surgeon if you have concerns.
My mother is going in for a Hip replacement surgery. What should I ask the doctor?
I would ask: How many does the doctor do a year? Does the doctor utilize assistants and what part of the surgery do they do? Does the doctor do an anterior approach ? (muscle READ MORE
I would ask:
How many does the doctor do a year?
Does the doctor utilize assistants and what part of the surgery do they do?
Does the doctor do an anterior approach ? (muscle sparing)
How many does the doctor do a year?
Does the doctor utilize assistants and what part of the surgery do they do?
Does the doctor do an anterior approach ? (muscle sparing)
Stabbing knee pain when lying down sleeping
This is an unusual presentation of knee pain. I would get in to see a specialist (orthopedic surgeon) for an examination. You may need a follow up MRI.
ACL repair
Most patients benefit from having ACL surgery if they suffer a complete tear. The reason would be giving way of the knee that leads to cartilage damage and potential future arthritis READ MORE
Most patients benefit from having ACL surgery if they suffer a complete tear. The reason would be giving way of the knee that leads to cartilage damage and potential future arthritis . If there are no issues with stability or locking or swelling, then brace with physical therapy can be attempted. The younger the patient, the more we would advocate for surgery.
