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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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Is acupuncture good for neck and shoulder pain?
It can be, Yes.
Feels like they will POP!
I would see an orthopedist and start with an x-ray.
Does ankle surgery require general anesthesia?
Most of the time. Sometimes it can be done under a regional block.
Long-term knee pain?
Likely early wear if your kneecap.
How long do you need physical therapy after knee replacement?
Depends on age and level of health. 6-12 weeks.
I have a broken arm with no ability to get a cast?
No. You need professional care. Cheapest would be a free clinic or urgent care. ER will see you irregardless of ability to pay.
Pain in my back on the right side?
Likely muscle strain.
Constant hip pain?
Could be from your lumbar spine. See a chiropractor.
My head is like crackling and feels weird an my neck hurt this is all time?
This symptom is more neurology than orthopedics.
Right shoulder pain?
Could be bursitis/tendonitis. Follow up with orthopedist.
Does massage help tennis elbow?
For some people it does. A good stretching program is better.
What do the results of my full spine x-ray mean?
Essentially normal.
I have an inner wrist bump?
If it doesn't hurt, likely normal.
Are funny bones a thing and how rare is it to not have one?
Not a real thing.
I have knee pain?
Normal
How long before you can drive after rotator cuff surgery?
Average is six weeks.
Health problem?
She needs to start with a general medical checkup and routine laboratory tests.
Is it bad to stop using an immobilizer for my dislocated kneecap just 3 days after dislocating?
If you've had that many dislocations at age 14, you need surgery. An immobilizer a few more days won't make much difference. A stabilizing knee brace would be better.
