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Dr. John Minoru Itamura

Orthopedist

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Dr. John Minoru Itamura
  • Los Angeles, California
  • University of Southern California LA
  • Accepting new patients

How do topical sprays help in treating sprains?

I am not sure what topic sprays were recommended. I usually recommend rice: rest , ice, compression and elevation. I hope this helps

Can a fracture during childhood cause problems 10 years later?

It depends on the type of fracture. The fracture can cause growth plate issues leading to deformity and pain. Swelling may be the onset of an inflammatory type arthritis, too.

My brother has been diagnosed with tennis elbow. According to you what will be the best course of treatment?

First of all:
-it needs to be examined
-it can be referred from other sources like the neck
-usually, this can be managed with good physical therapy

We believe my mother dislocated her shoulder. What should we do?

You mother should absolutely be evaluated in the emergency room. It may need to be reduced under anesthesia.