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Dr. Joseph M. Cohn
Orthopedist
Dr. Joseph Cohn is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fredricksburg, Texas. Dr. Cohn specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cohn 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.
Dr. Joseph M. Cohn
- Fredricksburg, Texas
- MD at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Accepting new patients
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Will I be able to swim again after ankle replacement?
The usual recovery is 6 weeks on crutches non weight bearing, followed by 6 weeks of weight bearing in a walking boot with PT focused on regaining range of motion and strength. READ MORE
The usual recovery is 6 weeks on crutches non weight bearing, followed by 6 weeks of weight bearing in a walking boot with PT focused on regaining range of motion and strength. At the six week point, I usually allow my patients to begin pool exercises, but being careful with push-offs during lap changes. Hope this helps and best of luck in your recovery!
My knee grinds when I climb stairs. What can be done?
The best way to address your concern is with standing X-rays of your knees with multiple views taken to assess carriage wear and the presence of arthritis. It sounds like you may READ MORE
The best way to address your concern is with standing X-rays of your knees with multiple views taken to assess carriage wear and the presence of arthritis. It sounds like you may have cartilage wear under the knee caps. Depending on the severity, you may eventually require knee replacement but you should investigate all non operative management first. Hope this helps.
Recovery for knee meniscectomy?
If it is a simple menisectomy, I allow my patients to be weightbearing as tolerated the day of surgery. Range of motion exercises are begun the day of surgery. You should avoid READ MORE
If it is a simple menisectomy, I allow my patients to be weightbearing as tolerated the day of surgery. Range of motion exercises are begun the day of surgery. You should avoid kneeling on the affected knee for two weeks to allow the incisions to heal. Most patients are able to resume their activities at 4-6 weeks after surgery. It is not uncommon to experience some swelling up to 4-6 months after surgery. Hope this helps.
Stabbing knee pain when lying down sleeping
There are several possible causes for this. Meniscal pathology or a symptomatic plica or most common. A physical examination of the knee will be helpful and an MRI would be indicated READ MORE
There are several possible causes for this. Meniscal pathology or a symptomatic plica or most common. A physical examination of the knee will be helpful and an MRI would be indicated to further evaluate soft tissue injury. Hope this helps.
Recurring hip pain
If the pain is anterior and there are mechanical symptoms like clicking or a sensation of giving way, it could be a labral tear. Sometimes, tendinitis about the hip can be the READ MORE
If the pain is anterior and there are mechanical symptoms like clicking or a sensation of giving way, it could be a labral tear. Sometimes, tendinitis about the hip can be the cause. A good history and physical with two views of both hips could help. An MRI may be indicated.
Broken tibia, fibula and hole in ankle, surgeon suggesting amputation
The prosthetics today are excellent. I have patients that participate in a number of sports including climbing, skiing, tennis, and running. The down time is usually about 6 weeks READ MORE
The prosthetics today are excellent. I have patients that participate in a number of sports including climbing, skiing, tennis, and running. The down time is usually about 6 weeks to get the incision to heal and then prosthetic placement starts to shape the stump for the prosthesis. Hope this helps.
Inner thigh hurts when walking fast
It sounds like possibly tendinitis of the adductor tendons. A history and physics cal exam with X-rays will probably delineate the cause. You may try pre work out stretching with READ MORE
It sounds like possibly tendinitis of the adductor tendons. A history and physics cal exam with X-rays will probably delineate the cause. You may try pre work out stretching with focus on the quadriceps tendon and adductor tendons. Many good exercises can be downloaded off the internet. Hope this helps.
I have chronic knee pain
After exhausting all nonoperative management including oral medication, activity modification, injections (either steroid or hyaluronic acid), I recommend patients consider knee READ MORE
After exhausting all nonoperative management including oral medication, activity modification, injections (either steroid or hyaluronic acid), I recommend patients consider knee replacement. Other options which are not covered by traditional insurance are stem cell therapy or platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. A standing X-ray of your knee would best assist in which treatment is best.
