Dr. Michael D. Butcher, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
14651 S Bascom Ave #280 Los Gatos CA, 95032About
Dr. Michael Butcher is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Butcher specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Butcher 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
West Virginia University
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1966
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1966
Naval Academy of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Michael D. Butcher, MD's Expert Contributions
What should I do for chronic knee pain?
Get x ray and orthopedic consult READ MORE
Why does a broken hand need surgery?
Sometimes yes and sometimes no; need to see X-ray. READ MORE
I can notice a slight curve on my back. Is it scoliosis?
Need orthopedic exam and x ray. READ MORE
My 80 year old mother recently fell and fractured her ankle. How long should it take for her to recover?
Depends on the type of fracture with her involve the ankle joint, and displacement or required cast or surgical treatment; rough estimate six months READ MORE
Is there a cure for bursitis?
Depends on the area; usual treatment includes but not limited to oral and transdermal anti-inflammatories and analgesics, Physical Therapy and sometimes fluoroscopy Guided Cortisone injections. READ MORE
How do topical sprays help in treating sprains?
Yes alter skin temperature, circulation and provide pain relief/analgesia READ MORE
Will steroids help in treating my joint pain?
There are many treatments for arthritis: NSAIDS, oral steroids, and cortisone joint injections, including arthritis in spine facet injections. READ MORE
I feel slight numbness in my left foot. What could be the reason for this?
Diagnosis, treatment, cure. Consider an X-ray, MRI, and nerve tests. READ MORE
What are the key dietary supplements recommended for bone health after 40?
Need more Vitamin D in the winter “sunshine makes Vitamin D” usually get enough of the other vitamins thru standard diet READ MORE
I fell and have been recommended hip surgery. What are the preparatory steps?
Variables; type of fracture, some fractures need pinning; some fractures require partial or total hip replacement; get consult from orthopedic surgeon who does. Hip surgery READ MORE
How long does a hip replacement take to heal?
Lots of variables; age , health; recommend you have a talk with your surgeon. READ MORE
Will I be able to swim again after ankle replacement?
What is your level of activity now? READ MORE
I am having a severe pain in my neck post an accident. What can i do?
See an orthopedic surgeon and get an X-ray. READ MORE
partial vs full joint replacment
More reliability and success with total. READ MORE
My baby was born with twisted legs. Can this be corrected?
Need more info; picture? READ MORE
Joint pain
See a rheumatologist READ MORE
Can a knee surgery help in relieving the pain due to arthritis?
Depends, may need MRI; always try nonsurgical PT NSAIDs cortisone injections, viscosupplemention injections READ MORE
My baby had a fracture when he was 2 months old. Will it heal?
Depnds on which area; elbow can be a problem; in general, infants heal very well. Any X-rays? READ MORE
Can gout be treated permanently or does it come back?
Usually, life time treatment. READ MORE
Does a heel bone fracture require a surgery?
Depends; some do, some don’t. Need X-ray, maybe 3D CT. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Stanford University Residency Presentations -
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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