Dr. Mark A Burt MD
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
11550 Common Oaks Drive #100 Raleigh NC, 27614About
Dr. Mark Burt is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Burt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Burt treats bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopedic surgeon who specializes in: sports medicine injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care, carpal tunnel surgery, trigger finger surgery, meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tear repair, etc. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Fellow in American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Certificate of added qualification of Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery. http://orthodoc.aaos.org/markburt/index.cfm https://emergeortho.com/
Education and Training
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI BA 1990
Wayne State University Medical School, Detroit, MI MD 1995
Tulane University Medical School Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Orleans, LA MD 2000
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1995
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Does a dislocated elbow require surgery?
Often an elbow dislocation can be treated with a reduction and may not need surgery- if the elbow is stable after reduction. Surgery sometimes is needed. READ MORE
How do you sleep with ankle swelling?
Elevate on pillows and lay on your back. READ MORE
What physical therapy is good for a herniated disc?
Just search lower back exercises or McKenzie lower back exercises or see a physical therapist. READ MORE
What helps heal a twisted ankle from tennis practice?
Rest, ice, elevation above heart, compression. May need X-rays to rule out fracture. READ MORE
Which is better for shoulder strain?
If you have no allergies to any medications, you could alternate ibuprofen (take with food and pepcid), tylenol, and in addition, you could use topical voltaren gel. Ice 20 min every 2-3 hours. Mark Burt, M.D. READ MORE
How do I know if my fracture is healing?
Physical Examination & X-rays READ MORE
Can physical therapy make shoulder pain worse?
Sometimes PT can cause a temporary flare up of shoulder pain. You may need to communicate with PT that you may have done too much too soon that has caused some increased pain. Some soreness is okay, but increased pain 2 hours later or overnight suggests you and your PT may need to change or alter program. Rest, ice, etc. Mark Burt, M.D. READ MORE
How long does back nerve damage take to heal?
It really depends on the “damage.” Herniated discs may reabsorb over time. 90% of “pinched nerves” recovery is over 6 weeks with physical therapy. READ MORE
Which doctor is best for ACL pain?
Orthopaedic surgeon READ MORE
How does a doctor treat knee pain from basketball?
Patella tendonitis is common in basketball - if that is what you have. Then stretching, flexibility program, with warm moist heat. Then ice for 20- 30 minutes after playing. Search patella tendonitis for information & exercise program. If you have locking, catching, buckling, giving away, swelling, then you should see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
How long does it take to correct torn ligaments?
The are several degrees of ligament injuries: grade I may take 1-2 weeks to heal; grade II may take 4-6 weeks to heal; & grade 3 may take 12 weeks to heal or it may require surgery to repair or reconstruct. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor fix a dislocated knee?
No READ MORE
Why do I feel chronic pain when I have no injury?
You may get some soreness from athletic participation, but it shouldn't be painful - it would be unusual to have pain without an injury unless you have an underlying undiagnosed medical condition. If you truly have pain, you may need to see your primary care physician for a work up for chronic pain. Mark Burt, M.D. READ MORE
Can chiropractors help wrist tendonitis?
Probably better served by a physical Or occupational hand therapist, rest, ice, stretching, NSAIDs as needed, etc. READ MORE
Is bike riding good for bulging disc?
Bike riding is a great exercise. There are exercises for back & core strengthening & stretching to alleviate low back pain. Stretching before & after riding bicycle is important. READ MORE
How should I sleep with shoulder pain?
You could sleep in a recliner or prop up in bed with multiple pillows. READ MORE
How do you wrap your elbow after an injury?
With an ace wrap starting on the hand side and wrapping up towards your shoulder - snug, but not too tight to cause swelling in your hand. Ice x20 minutes every couple of hours & elevate above your heart/chest level. READ MORE
How long does a dislocated foot take to heal?
Depends on the type of dislocation, location, severity, surgery, etc. Some may heal in 6-12 weeks, others may need 3-6 months, etc. READ MORE
What surgery is done for a dislocated shoulder?
Usually, first time shoulder dislocations are treated non-operatively with immobilization for 3 weeks after the shoulder is reduced back into place and then subsequent physical therapy. If recurrent instability, then may need surgery with stabilization of the shoulder. Traumatic dislocations have a high recurrence rate with contact sports. Non-traumatic dislocations may be treated with physical therapy. Mark Burt, M.D. READ MORE
How to manage a sprained ankle without surgery?
Rest, ice 20 minutes every 2-3 hours, elevate on 2-3 pillows to keep above chest level, mild compression with ace wrap, alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen as guided by weight/instructions on bottle, as needed for pain/swelling - provided you have no allergies to them. READ MORE
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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