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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

Should I get looked at

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Fall

Ice, brace, and Motrin Can pull fluid out with a needle as well.

My wife’s shoulder

Could be from her neck.

Ankle sprain

Rest ice brace 6-8 week recovery.

What could be wrong

Ask for an MRI.

Leg swollen in back by calfs

You need to get checked to make sure it's not a blood clot.

Broke or not

Can't tell without an X-ray.

Bump

You need an exam and X-ray ..

SHOULDER PAIN

After ate heat and ice.

I fell and crushed my ribs

I would definitely recommend an X-ray.

Recovery process

2-3 months.

Do I need surgery?

You can try nonsurgical treatment first. If pain persists surgery could be an option. There are also injections that can be tried.

Not recovering after shoulder surgery

1. cartilage damage
2. Indolent infection
3. Incomplete rehabilitation

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Orthopaedic

There are trauma protocols to determine this.

Confused MRI and nuclear bone scan?

They don’t know yet
Just gathering information
You may need a biopsy

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Surgical bandage on hip

Staples are usually removed at two weeks. Every surgeon is different but should be ok to remove the dressing completely now just call the office.

Titanium plate numbness

You can have the plate and screws removed.