Dr. David Bloome
Orthopedic Surgery
Houston, TX
27 years experience male
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Houston, TX
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Aetna
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I am an orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in the foot and ankle.
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Maybe: If you are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the foot joints and ankle can be affected. If you are having any pain or swelling in your joints, a r... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends: There are many different treatment options for a fractured ankle ranging from nonoperative to operative. The treatment depends on the type and stabil... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Not likely: An isolated nondisplaced distal fibula fracture is a stable injury. The treatment is pain control and activities as tolerated with or without ankle s... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Follow up: If you're still having problems, you should seek further evaluation from a foot and ankle specialist. You may also benefit from a physical therapist ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Foot specialist: An orthopaedist (medical doctor), especially one with foot and ankle specialty training, is another good option.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Usually: Depends on the type of pelvic fracture and treatment required. At the least, therapy for gait training is usually recommended. Sometimes more involv... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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A few months: These injuries are similar to medial ankle ligament injuries and may take a few months to heal.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Pain relief: Epidural steroid injections are recommended to relieve pain from nerve impingement. They are often recommended before surgery. The injections obvio... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Many: Assuming your physician has allowed exercises to begin for your fracture, there are many exercises to work on range of motion and strengthening. Some... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Not uncommon: It's not uncommon to have some pain in the legs after starting a new exercise routine. Make sure you have a good pair of running shoes. If the pain ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Assuming a distal radius fracture has healed without complications, you should be able to return to all pre-injury activities.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Sprains: There are no specific injuries related to high heels, but sprains can certainly occur if there is any instability and imbalance when wearing heels.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Corns on toes can be caused by extrinsic (shoewear) and/or intrinsic factors. Eliminating tight shoes is the first step. Corn care with shaving, soa... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Pain: Pain, swelling, bruising and (sometimes) deformity can be present with an ankle fracture.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Further evaluation : Most lateral ankle sprains heal within 6 weeks. If symptoms persists or worsen, an evaluation with possible further imaging studies is recommended.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: If multiple joints are hurting and swelling without an injury, i recommend an evaluation by your primary care provider. An orthopedist and/or rheumat... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends : One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. A classic symptom for this problem is pain when first standing on the foot in the m... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Not always needed: I don't typically recommend a specific insert for heeled shoes unless a patient has specific symptoms. If there are symptoms related to the shoes, so... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Radiculopathy : Your symptoms may be due to a pinched nerve(s) in your cervical spine that inner cares your arm. If the symptoms persist, i recommend you see your pr... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Medial ankle injury?: An unstable distal fibula fracture typically means that there is further injury to the medial ankle (fracture or ligament damage) that renders the ank... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Plantar fasciitis?: The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of heel) and achilles problems (back of heel). I recommend an evaluation by a healt... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Recurrence?: Pain after ankle pvns could be due to multiple causes. Assuming no surgical complications (infection, nerve injury, etc), pain could be due to recurr... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It really depends on what type of surgery is performed. If the tendon is debrided, the recovery can be as quick as 4-6 weeks. If more extensive work... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Level of pain: A stable, nondisplaced arm fracture may present similar to a severe contusion. Typically, a fracture will hurt for a longer period of time. Also, a ... Read More
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Yes: Most hand fractures are immobilzed in a splint, cast or brace.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Exercise: Exercise combined with a healthy diet including normal amounts of vitamin d and calcium help keep your bones and joints in shape.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Ankle sprain treatment varies depending on the severity of the injury. Some minor sprains do not need any medical treatment. On the other hand, if y... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is definitely possible for a patient to heal a midfoot fracture without going to a doctor, but i would definitely recommend an evaluation by a doct... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Typically 3 months: Fractures typically take around 3 months to heal; however, depending on the specific bone and circumstances around the fracture, recovery can sometime... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Decrease swelling: Elevation helps to decrease the swelling and subsequent pain associated with a fracture.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The implants used to stabilize a fractured ankle are made to stay in the body forever. The implants, however, are sometimes removed if there are prob... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Typically rib fractures are very painful, and sometimes the only treatment (assuming no pulmonary issues) is pain control with medication and occasion... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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An hour: The actual procedure takes approximately one hour. The recovery takes a few months.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Rheumatologist : I recommend you see a rheumatologist for evaluation of tour joint complaints. A rheumatologist will review your history and perform a physical exam. ... Read More
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Most likely: This problem is caused by nerve compression from the increased pressure on the forefoot. This problem usually resolves over time with removal of the ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Spine fracture: A vertebral fracture is a broken bone in a vertebral body of the spine. The treatment (surgical vs. Nonoperative) depends on the location and type of... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Long toes are usually not an issue unless there is associated pain or shoewear problems. If long, slender fingers are also seen, sometimes connective... Read More
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A 69-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Not uncommon: It's not uncommon to have significant bruising after a severe ankle sprain. This bruising is usually more severe and prolonged when a patient is on a... Read More
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Possibly: The two main problems that affect the big toe are bunions and arthritis (hallux rigidus). Exam and xrays can help elucidate the problem.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain relief: Motrin can help for pain relief but will not help for symptoms of instability from ligament damage. If you continue to have pain and/or ankle instabi... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Injury: A 'twisted' ankle really just describes the mechanism of injury. An ankle sprain usually refers to injury of the ankle ligaments whereas a 'broken' a... Read More
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Depends: The complete healing depends on the type of fracture around the knee (femur, tibia, patella?). Fractures typically take around 3 months to heal, but ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Depends on type: There are many types of ankle fractures ranging from stable to unstable. Stable fracture patterns allow patients, when comfortable, to weightbear an... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not really: There is no sports-specific ankle brace, but different sports (and different positions within the same sport) lend themselves to different types of br... Read More
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Answer: If the pain, weakness and or numbness cannot be controlled with pain medication, stretching exercises, and other nonoperative management, i recommend ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: A twisting injury to the foot can certainly damage ligaments along with tendons, bone and cartilage. If the pain warrants, i recommend you see an ort... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Tight shoewear can compress superficial nerves in the foot, causing numbness to the toes. This problem is typically reversible if the ill fitting sh... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Cartilage problem: Without an injury, your symptoms are most likely due to cartilage damage (articular and/or meniscal). I recommend an evaluation by an orthopedic surg... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Xray, symptoms: There are many types of ankle fractures. Minor fractures do not usually need follow up x-rays while other fractures do. Healing of an ankle fracture... Read More
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Depends: Ankle 'popping' can occur after sprains due to scar tissue, cartilage damage, or possibly from a dislocating tendon. No treatment is needed if the po... Read More
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Mar 5, 2013
I have referred my patient to Dr. Bloom for the .past five years. He is very knowledgeable and caring professional with excellent bedside manners. He has excellent surgical skills and his outcomes a...Read More
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Dr. Bloome is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Bloome is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
University of New Mexico Hospital
Awards
AOA, Phi Beta Kappa
Top Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Second Place, National - Winter
2013
Top Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, First Place, Texas - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Harris County Medical Society
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