Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedist
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Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedist

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15200 Southwest Fwy Ste 294 Sugar Land TX, 77478
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Dr. Arthur Chau is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, TX. Dr. Chau specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chau 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

University of virginia Orthopedic surgery 1995

Cleveland Clinic Fellowship in Adult reconstruction 1996

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1989

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1989

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS's Expert Contributions
  • Hip Arthroscopy

    Hip pain can be experienced by a wide spectrum of the population, from young athletes to elderly persons. Hip pain can be caused by different reasons such as arthritis, loose bodies, impingement by bone spurs or tear of cartilage called labrum. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The pelvic...

  • Can kyphosis be corrected in adults?

    Yes, the kyphosis in an adult can be corrected through spinal surgery.. READ MORE

  • Is physical therapy necessary after ankle surgery?

    Yes, the patient usually needs physical therapy to regain the rang of motion and the muscle strength. The type of the therapy and the time to start depends on what type of the operation. Hope that you will have a speedy recovery. READ MORE

  • Which doctor is best for an ankle sprain?

    For an ankle sprain, you can be treated with an ankle brace or walker boot for a few weeks until the pain and swelling subside. You should start physical therapy to strengthen the ankle to prevent future sprain when the symptoms subside. Please make sure that you did not injure the syndesmosis ligament (pain in the front of your ankle). If in doubt, you can have an MRI of the ankle to identify the syndesmosis injury. Hope that you will recover soon. READ MORE

  • What shoes are good for flat feet?

    I recommend that you buy the shoes with built-in arch supports. You can also buy inserts with arch supports at the sport stores such as Dick's. READ MORE

  • Do you need physical therapy after arthroscopic knee surgery?

    I am strongly recommending that you go to physical therapy after the knee arthroscopy. However, for any reason that you cannot start physical therapy, you can exercise at home on a stationary bicycle or walk on the treadmill. READ MORE

  • Is it worth having a spinal fusion?

    You should consider spinal fusion if you continue to have persistent intolerable symptoms such as pain or weakness that cannot be improved with medications, injections, bracing and physical therapy. The spinal fusion is usually recommended if the patient has severe arthritis of the spine or needs several levels of decompression which may result in instability of the spine. If you have any doubt, please ask for a second opinion from another spine surgeon. Good Luck. READ MORE

  • How do you know if your Achilles tendon is torn or ruptured?

    The symptoms of a torn Achilles tendon rupture are pain in the heel or calf, weak push down of the foot and difficulty in running and jumping. Physical examination reveals a defect at the heel cord. The MRI of the ankle can confirm the Achilles tendon tear easily. Since you are young, you should have your tendon surgically repaired if it is ruptured. READ MORE

  • Why do my feet hurt after wearing orthotics?

    If the orthotics hurt you, you might wear wrong or badly fitted orthotics. READ MORE

  • Do orthopedic shoes really work?

    Orthopedic shoes for diabetic feet are helpful. Otherwise, they do not make any difference. READ MORE

  • What happens if you don't do physical therapy after spine surgery?

    Physical therapy helps to strengthen the muscles which support the back. Without therapy, the spinal muscles will continue to be weak, and the back remains painful. READ MORE

  • Can you bend knee after meniscus repair?

    I recommend you not bend your knee past 90 degrees for 6 weeks after the repair. READ MORE

  • How long does hip hurt after replacement?

    The pain in the total hip replacement should subside fast after the operation, With pain medication, most of my patients were very comfortable. The soreness should be gone in 3 weeks. READ MORE

  • The upper part of my finger is getting bent?

    If your finger has no pain and if you can have a full range of motion of your finger, you should not worry about it. READ MORE

  • How long can a bruised elbow hurt?

    When you have a bruise in your elbow, you probably have a bleeding either underneath the skin or in your muscle. With a bruise you can have injured muscle or even contused bone. Normally intact a week or 2 for the bruise to resolve. The duration of the pain in your elbow depends on the degree of the injury of the muscle and the bone. If the pain of the elbow last more than 2 weeks. You should go to see a doctor for an X-ray and examination. READ MORE

  • Knee pain?

    It seemed that you sustained a meniscal tear in the back of your knee. I strongly recommend you to see an orthopedic surgeon to have X-ray and MRI of your knee to confirm the diagnosis. If you have a tear in the meniscus in your knee, the tear will not heal by itself. READ MORE

  • What foods should you avoid if you have bursitis?

    If you have bursitis due excessive activities, food does not affect your condition. If you have an inflammation of your joint due to gout, you should avoid red meat, cheese, shellfish, beer, or red wine. READ MORE

  • What should you not do with a bulging disc?

    Most people with bulging discs are asymptomatic. If you have any symptoms such as back pain or numbness and tingling in your legs, you should avoid any heavy lifting, pulling or pushing until symptoms resolve. You should take some anti-inflammatory medication such as Aleve or Advil and go to physical therapy for a few weeks. I hope that you will feel better soon. READ MORE

  • How long do you need to be off work after bunion surgery?

    If you have any bony procedure during the bunion surgery, you will not be able to bear weight on that foot for 6 to 8 weeks. If you do not have any bony procedure, you will be able to bear weight on your foot right after the procedure. Best wishes. READ MORE

  • Why do the bottoms of my feet hurt when walking?

    The most common cause of pain in the foot is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the ligament in the sole of the foot. The pain was because usually at the heel where the ligament, i.e., plantar fascia attach. The plantar fasciitis was caused by sudden stretching of the plantar fascia, especially in the morning when getting out of bed. You can prevent the pain and inflammation from the plantar fascia by stretching exercise in the morning prior to getting out of bed. You should use a blanket wrapping around the sole of your foot and pulling the blanket up work to stretch your foot about 15 to 20 minutes. You can put a heel cushion in your shoes. You can also perform stretching of the plantar fascia by rolling your foot over the golf ball. READ MORE

  • How do you stop a bunion from progressing?

    Bunion was caused by wearing tight shoes. You can stop the progressing of the bunion by wearing a wider shoes. An operation is the only way to correct the bunion. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

total joint replacement, shoulder/hip/knee arthroscopies, sport

Awards

  • Houston Top Doc 2008 13 Texas magazine 

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Abnormal Gait

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Orthopedic  

Internships

  • Louisiana State University (Orthopaedic Surgery) (1990)

Fellowships

  • Cleveland Clinic (Total Joint Reconstruction) (1996)

Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS's Practice location

15200 Southwest Fwy Ste 294 -
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Patient Experience with Dr. Chau


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Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, MD, FAAOS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 23 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau, who serves patients in Sugar Land, Texas.

Dr. Chau is an experienced board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement, sports injury surgeries, as well as general orthopaedic problems. He is currently serving patients at his private practice – Arthur Fitzgerald Chau M.D. P.A.- in Sugar Land, Texas.

With more than two decades of experience, the doctor has provided his services at several establishments throughout the Houston area and the state of Ohio, including Westside Orthopaedic from 1996 until 2005, Greater Houston Orthopaedic from 2005 until 2006, Fondren Orthopaedic from 2006 until 2018, and Ohio State University from 2018 until 2019. 

A 1989 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Chau completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Louisiana State University in 1990 and 1992, respectively. He then went on to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia in 1995, followed by his fellowship in total joint reconstruction at the Cleveland Clinic in 1996. 

A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), he is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons. After completing his fellowship training in the Ilizarov Technique in Lecco, Italy, he conducted a presentation on the ‘Treatment of Pilon Fractures with the Ilizarov Technique’ at the AAOS Annual Meeting. 

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.

Throughout Dr. Chau’s extensive career, he has been honored with several awards and recognitions, including ‘Doctor in the Leading Role of Best Overall Documentation’ awarded by Memorial Hermann – Sugar Land in 2007, ‘Most Responsive’ awarded by Memorial Hermann – Sugar Land in 2008, and ‘Best Communicator’ awarded by Memorial Hermann – Sugar Land in 2011. He was also named ‘Top Orthopaedic Surgeon’ by Top Doc in 2020 & Top Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sugar Land by The Leading physicians of The World in 2020.

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