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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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Confused MRI and nuclear bone scan?
They don’t know yet
Just gathering information
You may need a biopsy
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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.
Dent at the top of wrist
An MRI can help with diagnosing this.
My wife’s shoulder
Not enough information to answer this.
Tailbone pain
Likely from a lumbar spine issue.
Knee pain
You need a formal evaluation exam and X-rays
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Right wrist?
You need an urgent x-ray.
Orthopedic issue?
No, it is high.
When can you walk after knee cap surgery?
Right away.
Popped ankle?
Hard to answer. Could be ligament or tendon or scar tissue. I'd get it checked with an exam. You might need an MRI.
How long does it take to fix a bad posture?
Depends on the effort of the patient.
Does strengthening the lower back help with sciatica?
Yes, it helps.
Walking boot?
Depends on the degree of sprain. Bad ones are 2-6 weeks.
Can chiropractic adjustment cause headaches?
Deep tissue massage has been known to cause headaches. Therefore an adjustment possibly could do the same thing.
What happens if you leave a bunion untreated?
Nothing, it could become more painful but it’s ok to leave it alone.
How long does it take for local anesthesia to wear off after foot surgery?
It will depend on what type of local they use.
Regrowth of knee cartilage?
Cartilage can not regrow currently. Stem cells in the future might hold promise.
Soft tissue injury?
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How do you treat a dislocated finger?
Acute is reduced and splint Chronic needs surgery.
