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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

I have a question about a Prolozone shot?

If this is a stem cell injection then no.

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How long does the pain after a spinal surgery last?

6 weeks

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Do you need surgery for torn ligaments in the shoulder?

Physical therapy can be tried first.

Is ankle fusion surgery painful?

Yes, but only for about two weeks.

Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?

Not unless it has been reduced (put back into place).

What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?

Physical therapy (exercises), brace, and possible injection.

What are the differences between a herniated disc, protrusion, and disc bulge?

Protrusion is a bulge which is normal. Hernia Yoon is an actual rupture.

How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?

Depends on what it was done for. Average is 6-8 weeks.

How successful is lower back surgery?

Depends on what for. Good for disc or fusion. Bad for just pain.

How to manage pain from tennis elbow?

Ice, Motrin, google exercises for it, and brace. Steroid injection if these fail.

Can you change your leg cast?

Would not recommend that.

What are the dangers of hip replacement surgery?

Infection, bleeding, need for revision, nerve damage, dislocation, blood clot in leg, leg length inequality, but rare.

How long do you stay in the hospital after elbow surgery?

Depends on the surgery. Most of the time, it’s outpatient.