Dr. Michael P. Walsh, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
PO Box 384 Atwater MN, 56209About
Dr. Michael Walsh is an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine surgeon in Atwater, MN. Dr. Walsh is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, in addition to providing general Orthopaedic care.
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Gymnastics injury?
Probably a legit problem. You have to see someone in person. READ MORE
Severe biceps pain?
Hi Angie, sorry for the delay. You certainly could have ruptured a biceps tendon, a fall where you grab a pole would be a mechanism for rupturing a tendon. My guess is you either know what your injury is by now, or you feel better after 24 days. Anyhow, sorry for the delay. READ MORE
How soon can I resume swimming after a back surgery?
I would probably ask your surgeon what his/her preference is, but I think I would wait 6 months after a spinal fusion. If it was just a decompression or a kyphoplasty, you certainly could swim by now. READ MORE
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