Dr. Larry Ordonez

Normally post surgery there is still a large amount of inflammation or swelling, which in turn applies pressure on the nerves and other structures that are in that area of the elbow. When the nerve is affected it can cause numbness, tingling, sharp, stabbing, throbbing and pressure like pain. Usually your surgeon will provide you with pain meds to deal with this part of recover. 4-6 wks from now your pain and numbness will feel better. You going to also need to go physical therapy to completely heal with a fully functional arm.

There are a few things to think about when dealing with a knee. Depending if there is trauma or not. Is your knee giving out or locking up. Can you fully bend the knee without pain. I can only guess without examing you. As physician we use orthopedic exams, your history, and a few others things to figure out what exactly you have. Considering your young age, you might just need to rest, instead of running all the time,constant pounding of the knee joint. Try the bike, swimming, elliptical things that do not apply to much stress on the knee joint. If it does not go away you might have a meniscus tear or patellar grind syndrome but I don't know without examing you.

So far you tried ice and heat, you also should invest in a ankle brace that you can tighten this will supply support while you are healing. Try to walk with your normal gait with the ankle brace, you will heal faster. At the end of the day rest on your couch with your leg and ankle raised in that position move your ankle back and fourth side to side and cicular rotatations. The movement with no wieght will provide nutrition to the ligaments in the ankle and reduce inflammation, which help you recover quicker.

I believe it will help, but he also will benefit from other treatment modalities such ultrasound, electric stim, light and laser therapy, stretches, exercises that we provide. Usually with good exam and history we can figure the appropriate treatment plan.

This is a complex issue, it could a medication she is taking. Maybe it early onset of a other possible conditions, but nothing can be confirmed without good exam to rule out or rule in the proper diagnosis. Considering her age I would recommend her primary care physician to work her up to figure it out the problem

I would recommend a chiropractor, the Doctor should be able to figure out if it is a muscular, structural and or nerve issue. Either way they will be able to solve your problem. I always get patients with this problem and the majority time I'm able to rectify the issue.

Usually every situation is different, I would speak to your treating doctor, get a re-exam and the Doctor will give you a timeline based on the result of your exam.

42 is too young for osteoporosis. Usually, after menopause, symptoms may occur, so I don't believe you have osteoporosis. I would either try going to a chiropractor and see if they can provide you with a proper diagnosis. You might just need some supplements and treatment. You can also try your primary and the doctor should work you up to see if there is another explanation for your issues.

Yes it is, a majority of chiropractors do take X-rays not only to rule out pre-existing condition but also to access the curvature and alignment of the spine. After a couple of months of treatment they might take more X-rays as a re-examination to show the improvement in alignment. However, some doctors don't have the room for an X-ray machine so they will send you out for one. In addition other doctors might not take X-rays based on your history. If your injury occurred due to trauma, then most likely an X-ray will be taken, but if there is no trauma some doctors will choose not to take an X-ray.

Absolute not, you still can go to a chiropractor. Yes, I do recommend going to a chiropractor after a car accident, we specialize in this type of incidents. Many chiropractors just work with car accidents or personal injuries. You have a year or more after your accident to go to a chiropractor, but the sooner the better.

Yes, we have several techniques we use to get rid of muscle pain. Myofacial release, manual therapy, KT tape are a few. It does not have to be in your back. We can treat any part of your body.

Yes you can see a chiropractor, however, the doctor should not manipulate the area where you had surgery. There are other methods besides manipulation that a chiropractor can help you with. Manual therapy and myofacial release are just a few techniques that can be used. They also can help with supplements that will support and even enhance your recover from back surgery.