Dr. Gregory Harvey
Orthopedic Surgery
Houston
40 years experience male
Locations
Orthopaedic Associates, LLP
Houston
My office hours
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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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
Sports Medicine
Licenses
United States: Texas
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Cubital tunnel : Cubital tunnel is a compression of the ulnar at the elbow. The symptoms involve numbness and tingling into the little and ring fingers. It may require... Read More
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Generic drug: Yes the store brand is as good as a brand name drug. If you look at the boxes side by side you will see that the main chemical ingredient is the same.
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Acl vs cartilage: Acl or cartilage damage in the knee can usually be determined preoperatively by an mri.
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Open fracture: A compound or open fracture means that the bone broke through the skin and therefore the fracture is now exposed to bacteria on the skin and from the ... Read More
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Collar bone: This bone is called the clavicle. The treatment for the fracture depends on where the bone is fractured and how displaced the fragments are. It can be... Read More
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Blood clots: No you should not exercise with blood clots in your leg until you are cleared by your doctor. There is a chance the clot can travel to your lungs and ... Read More
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Joint swelling : U may have an inflammatory arthropathy. I would suggest u visit your primary care physician and get some bloodwork done. In the meantime take an anti ... Read More
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Bruises : The symptoms are discoloration of the skin an pain to touch.
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Tailbone: You may have injured your coccyx bone. You need to get a x-ray if it is still hurting.
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Meniscus transplant: Yes if properly done by an experienced surgeon meniscus transplantation can be succesful.
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Tennis elbow: No the surgery is not too painful. It can be done through a small incision or an arthroscope as an outpatient procedure.
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Spur: Take an anti-inflammatory or go back to your doctor and try a cortisone injection. If still no better then get a second opinion.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Acl pcl: An orthopedic doctor who has completed a sports medicine fellowship can take care of an acl/pcl injury.
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Shoulder dislocatoon: Need a guided exercise program. Best thing is to have a few sessions with a physical therapist.
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Fracture toe: If it is does not look deformed then just tape it o the 4th toe for support. Otherwise any concerns seeks medical advice from orthopedist or podiatris... Read More
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Infection: It can happen in a day, a week, a month or even a year later. It depends on prior implants, prior medical problems, or even after dental suegey.
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Microdisectomy: Either surgeon can do it. If an orthopedic surgeon suggest they have a spine fellowship background.
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Arm exercise : Yes you should be able to do bicep and tricep exercise. Avoid overhead exercise that might hurt the cuff.
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Lump: This may be a ganglion cyst with fluid or possibly a fatty growth. Get a medical evaluation.
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Foot injury: A fracture will put you out at least 6 weeks. A contusion may only be a week.
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Shoulder injury: See an orthopedist. You may have torn cartilage (labrum) in your shoulder. An MRI will show any damage inside the joint.
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Ankle sprain : High ankle sprains can take longer to heal then a low ankle sprain. The minimum time is 6 weeks but can last up to 3 months. Use a brace or fracture b... Read More
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Icy hot: This is a reaction to the icy hot. Do not use it anymore and the redness should go away. If it does not get it checked out.
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Sprain: Just a week or 2 until pain improves.
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Patella spur: Initially your knee may be a little stiff but you easily regain mobility.
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Broken toe : An orthopedist or podiatrist can see you for a broken toe.
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Grade 2 signal: Start out with a no impact exercise like a bicycle or swimming.
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Acl: It is usually very successful as long as you follow your doctor's instructions and rehab protocol.
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Bakers cyst: Yes it can sometimes cause burning if it increases in size which puts pressure on the nerve behind your knee. Try an antiinflammatory drug . If no imp... Read More
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Sprain: A sprain involves tearing of the wrist ligaments whereas a fracture also includes a breaking of the wrist bones.
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Sores: Padded cycling shorts, change seat, padded seat cover.
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Muscle strain : Initially rest, ice, and a nsaids. Then after a few days switch to heat and gentle stretching.
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Knee pain: I do not know if you have any other medical problems but would first rule out pain from arthritis or some other inflammatory condition. Try a nsaids b... Read More
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Paint: Yes it is okay to spray paint lightky but do not get the cotton padding wet underneath and try to wrap the edges and your skin so the inside does not ... Read More
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Wrist injury: Yes an orthopedist is a good referral if you have wrist pain.
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Sports medicine: No you can be listed as a sports medicine doctor and not an orthopedist so you have to check qualifications. However, sports medicine is a subspecial... Read More
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Shoulder replacement: There will be pain for the first 1-2 weeks but it should decrease with time.
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Yes: Although unlikely there is a chance a person can die from a lung collapse especially if the person has concomitant heart disease.
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Meniscal root: A meniscal root which is the insertion of the meniscus on the bone can displace secondary to a tear. This usually requires and arthroscopic repair pro... Read More
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Yes: You should be concerned. Lateral release is done for a very specific reason for patella symptoms. There should be at least a x-ray or ct scan done to ... Read More
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Joint surgery: You will need to pick an orthopedic surgeon. This is a common procedure for most orthopedists. There are some surgeons who specialize in joint replac... Read More
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Alternatives : Alternatives to shoulder arthroscopy are dependent on what your shoulder problem is. You can try physical therapy, injections, and anti-inflammatory d... Read More
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Home exercises: There are simple exercises to do after knee arthroscopy at home. These can be found on the internet. You can work on range of motion of your knee, do ... Read More
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Weak knee: Your leg may just be weak from not exercising but if the symptoms continue you need to see your doctor and get examined to make sure your graft has no... Read More
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Plantar fasciitis : The most likely cause is something called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick tissue that attaches to the heel bone(calcaneus). It can be... Read More
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Scapular dyskinesia : Yes a shoulder fracture can cause scapular dyskinesia. The causes can include secondary injury to the scapula muscles, a nerve injury, or a frozen sho... Read More
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Pregnancy: Yes you can go to the gym to exercise. However, what you can do is dependent on your stage of pregancy. You should contact your OB to get recommendati... Read More
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Arthriis: Your mother most likely has arthritis. This can be confirmed with an x-ray.
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Strain: You may have just strained a muscle. Try rest, ice, and an anti-inflammatory(aspirin, ibuprofen, etc). Give it a few days and you may not have to see ... Read More
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Jan 26, 2017
This Dr. is missing an important characteristic of being a doctor: CARING FOR PEOPLE. I initiated my online appointment and he totally ignored me. Just asked one question and never got back with me.
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Apr 3, 2015
Sir I have pain in left side of body like left neck left shoulder lower belly.please suggest what to do.its been 5 years. #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower4
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Harvey is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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In right arm now, started in elbow, now spread, cant straighten arm or touch it, burning, sore feeling, swollen, bruised in parts and theres little lumps that keep coming and
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Yes, thank you, it has gone away. It was rather upsetting at the time. I have another injection next week and I will be aware. Thank you.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful and reassuring...felt better...hope i get back to play as soon as possible..thanks again sir.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Medical College, NY
Graduated 1983MD
Residency
New York Medical College
Awards
Top Doctor H Magazine
Listed, Texas Monthly Super Doc
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , Second Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Kingwood Hospital
Orthopaedic Associates, LLP
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Publications
Patient controlled ropivicaine analgesia after arthroscopic subacromial decompression
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