Dr. Michael Granberry
Orthopedic Surgery
Mobile, AL
39 years experience male
Locations
Office
Mobile, AL
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Show morePhone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Alabama
HealthSpring
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
Son of a retired orthopaedist, and brother to a practicing orthopaedist, you could say it runs in my blood. I also enjoy many hobbies, woodworking, photography, music, reading and computers are current off time activities.
My current interest in orthopaedics is Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement, and I am currently working on learning hip arthroscopy.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery - Reconstruction
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
72 Answers
132 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
It's the best: A meniscus does not show on an x-ray. The history and physical exam can really help make the diagnosis. An arthrogram, dye and air injected into the... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: Exercise, in general, is almost always allowed. I would recommend against running and jumping type activities, done on a regular basis, to prevent or ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: You should ask your orhopaedist which position of your hip to be careful in. Then talk with you yoga teacher about how to modify your practice.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Depends on your age: Bow legs and in-turning feet are common in toddlers, worst at about age 2. Then progression to knock-knees happens, worst about age 7. The average adu... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Avoid further damage: Many conditions conspire to cause damage to the cartilage lining of the knee joint. Avoiding impact injury by activity modification can help slow prog... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Tissue warming: Therapeutic ultrasound is different from the diagnostic ultrasound, used to make images from under the skin, in both intensity and frequency.
Thera... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Varies: Arthritic knee pain tends to come and go. This is usually influenced by activity level, the weather, and diet. Frequently i start my patients on a str... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Regular follow up: With regular follow up with your surgeon, wear of the plastic in the knee can be seen. When the wear is bad enough, the plastic can be changed out (ti... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Spinal pathology: Pain in the buttocks, going down the legs after walking for awhile is commonly caused by arthritis in the spine, which presses on the nerves causing t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Ignore: Do learn an exercise routine to stretch and strengthen the forearm muscles.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Stretch.: Hip flexors get tight from sitting. A great hip stretch is the yoga pose "warrior 1". Another safe stretch is to lie on your stomach then flex the kn... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
3 months: Although every fracture is different, a standard type fracture of the forearm is healed enough at 6 weeks to start strengthening exercises. These stre... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Non-union: Slow union or non-union of the proximal humerus after fracture is usually the result of loss of blood supply to the humeral head. In a younger indivi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Rule out blood clots: Whenever you have calf pain and swelling, one should rule out a blood clot with an ultrasound test. Muscle pains are commonly caused by tight calf mus... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Stretch: Trochanteric bursitis can be very painful and cause sleep loss. Topical agents usually don't go deep enough to help. Stretching of the it band helps f... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Please get seen!: What you are describing my be as simple as a small skin infection, or as harsh as a recurrence of the cancer. Please get seen by an orthopedist who sp... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Scarring: Arthrofibrosis means scarring of the inside of the joint. This process happens after surgery, and sometimes without surgery (think "frozen shoulder")... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Knee cap issues: The symptoms you describe are indicative of pain originating in the cartilage on the underside of the knee cap (patella). This condition is called ch... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Heart rate: "Cardio" implies aerobic exercise. Any exercise that raises your heart rate to 70-80% of your calculated max heart rate will provide the effects you a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Some are: There are growing numbers of outpatient neck and back surgeries done outpatient. Fusion of cervical (neck) vertebra is becoming common. Fusion of the ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Differing materials: Cobalt chrome alloys- very strong, and works well as a bearing surface. Titanium and its alloys- works well with contact to bone, more flexible than ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Isometrics: After a surgery, or conditions where your doc recommends non weight bearing, keeping muscles and joints fit is important. Doing range of motion of any... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Non Steroidals: Taking non steroidal medications like Ibuprofen or Naproxen as indicated on the package, or by the prescription is a basis for pain control. Add a mus... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Size, Location: Its obvious that you should remove a ganglion cyst that is pressing on a nerve, artery or tendon, causing functional issues. They can also be removed ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Usually the next day: After uncomplicated hip replacements, physical therapy will start with patient the next day, walking and other exercises. I usually push for sitting, ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Orthopedic Surgeon: Orthopedic surgeons are trained in this procedure. If possible, find a fellowship trained sports medicine orthopedist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Not likely: I understand the blood levels of diclofenac are about 7% of blood levels when it's taken orally. Of course check with your physician, and be speciall... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Common: After removal of orthopaedic hardware, especially when bone was removed to get the hardware out, or smooth off bone overgrowth, it's common to limit w... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Depends: Thigh pain in the front is usually from scar tissue from the hip joint tightening up from sitting too much. Stretching the hip and quad can help. Pain... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Should be OK: Not a dentist, but there is no orthopedic literature suggesting that alcohol inhibits bone healing. Moderate drinking should be fine. Tobacco does hav... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Unrelated: Chronic sinus drainage - go see an ENT doctor. Not related to spinal problems.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
See it on X-ray : Growth plates are on the end of growing long bones in the immature skeletons. Fractures or other injuries at the bone ends during childhood frequently... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Just about.: Sounds to me that you have not corrected the common activity in your life that is causing your pain. Rhomboid pain usually comes for everyday act.Ivit... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 69-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Knee Pain?: Pain from the patello-femoral joint, even if unrecognized at the consious level may inhibit quadricep strength at a spinal cord reflex level. The pat... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 57-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Nor necessarily : Muscles, tendons and joints sometime take longer than the 24 hours that you would anticipate to recover from manipulation.. This would be particularly... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Brace, not Wrap: Typically the neoprene or ace type sleeves will not prevent the ankle roll. Look for a clamshell or stirrup type brace if you can wear it comfortably ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Common activities: Heavy backpacks. Working at a computer for long hours. Lack of sleep. Poor posture.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: It is not uncommon to need replacements in more than one joint. I joke with my patients : " does that knee have as many miles as that hip had?". Both ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
A couple of hours: An uncomplicated primary (first one) hip replacement takes about 2 hours including the anesthesia, surgery, and dressing application. Three nights in ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 64-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Minor surgery: Trigger finger release is done through a 1cm incision in the palmar crease. A small slip of tissue over the tendon is incised, releasing the constric... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Many pillow promises: I have degenerative changes in my neck. Different things are going to work for different people. Learning to sleep on your back is the best thing to... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Not bad surgery: Elbow arthroscopy is not a hard surgery to undergo, and rehab should be rapid. However, the underlying issue with the loose bodies can be simple, or ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Heels=good for biz: High heels cause one to walk "on your toes" (metatarsal heads). This prevents the normal heel to toe motion of the foot as it hits the ground. All the... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Revision Surgery: All artificial joint replacements have the potential for wearing out while the patient is alive, and we are staying alive and active longer these days... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
6 weeks: While it takes 6 weeks for healing of the bone injury, most people have pain for longer. This is a very sensitive area. Pain for 3-6 months is not unc... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Stretch first!: With any muscle injury, rehabilitation starts with stretching the muscle, then start strengthening. Hip flexors can be worked with a straight leg rai... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Should be ok: The fracture should have healed in 6-12 weeks. If you are not having pain, and don't feel a shifting in the bones during your push ups, i would recomm... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Inflammation: Sounds like the bleeding and inflammation from your rib fractures is causing pain in some of the surrounding muscles and possibly the pleura itself. I... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Varies.: Some revision surgeries go just like a primary hip replacement. Depending on the bone damage, and stability of the revision surgery, you might be look... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Granberryanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Preventable: Dowagers hump is due to osteoporosis of the spine. Getting your bone density checked, and treating your osteoporosis, if present, can prevent this def... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
3
Recommendations
201
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Granberry is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Granberry is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Granberry is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower2
HealthTap member
Thank you Doctor for your answer. Is there anything she could do to alleviate the pain. Or remedy the symptom? Thanks once again.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks! My toe already feels so much better.
HealthTap member
Thanks, t is an actual hole in the bone and a cyst has also developed
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Mobile Region, AL - Summer
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Mobile Region, AL - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Mobile Region, AL - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Springhill Medical Center
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less