Dr. Richard L Young M.D.
Orthopedist
1733 Seaside Road Sw Suite C Ocean Isle Beach NC, 28469About
Dr. Richard Young is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Dr. Young specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Young 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.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1949
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Modulation of gastro-oesophageal vagal afferents by galanin in mouse and ferret.
- Metabotropic glutamate receptors inhibit mechanosensitivity in vagal sensory neurons.
- Peripheral versus central modulation of gastric vagal pathways by metabotropic glutamate receptor 5.
- Localization and comparative analysis of acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC1, 2, and 3) mRNA expression in mouse colonic sensory neurons within thoracolumbar dorsal root ganglia.
- Phenotypic characterization of taste cells of the mouse small intestine.
- Anatomy and function of group III metabotropic glutamate receptors in gastric vagal pathways.
- Nitric oxide as an endogenous peripheral modulator of visceral sensory neuronal function.
- Sensory and motor innervation of the crural diaphragm by the vagus nerves.
- Effects of cefaclor on gastric emptying and cholecystokinin release in healthy humans.
- Effect of the artificial sweetener, sucralose, on small intestinal glucose absorption in healthy human subjects.
- Metabotropic glutamate receptors as novel therapeutic targets on visceral sensory pathways.
- Sensing via intestinal sweet taste pathways.
- Diet-induced adaptation of vagal afferent function.
- Effects of different sweet preloads on incretin hormone secretion, gastric emptying, and postprandial glycemia in healthy humans.
- Peripheral neural targets in obesity.
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
Dr. Richard L Young M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Richard L Young M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Young
Recommended Articles
- Everything You Need to Know About a Laminectomy
What Is a Laminectomy?The lamina is the back part of your vertebra covering the spinal canal. Your doctor could decide to eliminate your lamina or the bone spurs around it when either causes compression of your spinal cord or the roots of your nerves. Pressure on the roots of your nerves can cause:...
- What Is Total Knee Arthroplasty?
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts or prostheses.A normal knee usually functions as the hinge joint located between the lower leg bones (tibia) and the upper leg bone...
- Do You Need a Bone Density Examination?
What is a bone density examination?A bone density examination is the only examination that will diagnose osteoporosis before its signs and symptoms become visible and before any bone fractures occur. With the help of a bone density test, your doctor will know more about the density and health of...
- Is Bursitis a Chronic Ailment?
What is bursitis?Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa. Once the bursa is inflamed, it starts swelling. It causes pain around the affected area. The condition affects any part of the body where there are bursae.What is a bursa?A bursa is a sac-like cavity filled with fluid....
- How to Prepare for Spinal Stenosis Surgery
A spinal stenosis surgery is a major operation that is carried out to repair defects in the spinal column. Since it is an invasive procedure and a delicate one as well, it is important to be prepared psychologically and physically as they are important aspects to be considered to ensure everything...
- Is Osteoporosis Preventable?
The word "osteoporosis" means "porous bone", and it occurs when bones become weak due to loss of minerals. Thus, the affected bones become more prone to break compared to the healthy bones.Bones are made up of different minerals, and calcium is one of those main minerals. It strengthens the bones...