Christian Saliba
Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery
1919 S Grand Blvd, Unit 314 SAINT LOUIS MO, 63104About
Dr. Christian Saliba practices Pediatric Surgery in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Saliba treats children who have an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery. Some of the surgical problems seen by pediatric surgeons are often quite different from those commonly seen by adult or general surgeons. Dr. Salibadiagnoses, treats, and manages childrens surgical needs such as abnormalities of the groin in childhood and, surgical repair of birth defects, surgical care of tumors, transplantation operations, and endoscopic procedures.
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How long do you need pain medications after hernia surgery?
Usually several days up to a week. Afterward, you will still feel minor discomfort for a couple of weeks. But pain medications would make it extremely minimal. READ MORE
Can sciatica be cured by physiotherapy?
Good day, I am so sorry to hear that. First, I will need you to describe how your pain radiates from your back to your leg. Also, if it is sciatica, it could be alleviated by physiotherapy and any exercise that strengthens the back muscles. However, during an acute episode, it is better to rest. Over time, you may need more treatment, like an intraspinal corticosteroid injection and, as a last resort, surgery. Try physiotherapy and strengthening back muscles first though. READ MORE
Is microfracture surgery painful?
No matter what surgery you have, your pain will be properly controlled READ MORE
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