Dr. David A. Camarata, MD
Orthopedist
5620 East Bell Road Scottsdale AZ, 85254About
Dr. Camarata specializes in arthritic joint replacement and revision joint replacement surgery. After receiving his undergraduate degree cum laude from Georgetown University in Theology, Dr. Camarata ...
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Knee replacement?
It is not unusual to have soft tissue pain, swelling, stiffness for up to a year or more after surgery. Everyone is different. The pain should be relatively mild compared to before surgery and should be a different type of pain. Make sure you follow up with your surgeon to answer your questions ASAP!!! READ MORE
Can cryotherapy be done to relieve carpal tunnel in the wrist?
Cryotherapy may alleviate symptoms for a short time only. Based on your reported symptoms, I would recommend surgery, i.e., Carpal tunnel release. READ MORE
Does tennis elbow require a surgery?
No. He should try an injection. READ MORE
My father had knee surgery. When can he start walking?
Anytime he’s comfortable READ MORE
How long does a knee replacement surgery take to heal?
It’s usually 6 to 12 weeks before patients return to “normal" daily activities. READ MORE
I am suffering from severe numbness in my foot after a hip replacement surgery. Is it normal?
It is not necessarily abnormal to have numbness in your foot after hip replacement surgery. Depending on how the surgywas done it can be from 2 to 15% of patients that experience numbness. It usually resolves with time but you need to tell your surgeon about this. READ MORE
Anal fissure
General surgeon. READ MORE
How long does a sprain take to heal in children?
3 weeks READ MORE
Does a ligament tear require surgery?
Does not necessarily require surgery....depends on which ligament is sprained etc READ MORE
Can my spinal pain be treated with a surgery?
Yes READ MORE
My mother has to have a laminectomy. What is that exactly?
Minor procedure to open a passage for the exiting nerve by removing a small amount of bone READ MORE
Does elbow dislocation require surgery?
Usually does not require surgery READ MORE
Does a shoulder dislocation always require a surgery?
If the shoulder is truly dislocated, then it needs to be “reduced” or put back in the socket. This does not usually need open surgery and can usually be done by manipulating the shoulder. READ MORE
Are there any risks involved in my spine surgery?
Yes. You should discuss with your doctor the risk of infection because of your diabetes etc. READ MORE
Why do I still have pain after my shoulder surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery and when the procedure was performed. It is not at all unusual to have pain for some time after surgery. READ MORE
Locations of sacroiliac joint pain
This sounds like more than just sacrificing iliac pain. I recommend having x rays of your pelvis and lower spine and perhaps an MRI of your lower spine. READ MORE
My father has a disc problem. Should we go for physiotherapy or surgery?
I would definitely suggest a second opinion and physical therapy. READ MORE
My mother is having a lot of back pain. Is a back surgery advisable at the age of 74?
It’s difficult to answer with only this info, but generally I would avoid any surgery unless the cause of the problem is identifiable and the chances of improvement are good. Also, severe diabetes can significantly complicate any surgical procedure. READ MORE
Does my hip rod need changing?
Typically this does NOT need to be changed. READ MORE
What's the usual recovery time after hip surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery. If you are having hip replacement surgery , you should be able to resume all normal activity at roughly 3 months after the procedure. READ MORE
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