Dr. Barry Waldman
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Owings Mills, MD
31 years experience male
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Owings Mills, MD
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Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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About
Bio
Dr Barry J. Waldman is an internationally known specialist in Joint Replacement Surgery, concentrating on the hip, knee and shoulder. He has published numerous articles on joint replacement implants, techniques and complications. He has lectured all over the United States and Europe on many different topics in joint replacement and often tutors other doctors in joint replacement techniques. He is Director of the Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement at the renowned Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics in Baltimore, Maryland. Physicians from Japan, Korea, Sweden, Belgium, England and many other countries have travelled to Baltimore to observe him in surgery.
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Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Surgery: Avascular necrosis rarely responds to non surgical treatment. Options range from decompression procedures to hip replacement. I would recommend seei... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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No: A cortisone shot can sometimes give temporary relief but it does not repair the tear or help it heal.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: After a short recovery time, you should be able to resume all your activities.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I am 21 and have had a both my hips reconstructed. will a this hip reconstruction affect childbirth?
Dr. Barry Waldmananswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Possibly: As long as your hips can move into the correct position for a vaginal delivery, it won't be a problem.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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5-10 inches: The incision is made vertically over the kneecap. We use a minimally invasive technique that results in a smaller scar.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Up to one year: The knee keeps healing after surgery for an extended period of time. Most patients return to normal activity in 6-12 weeks. For the knee to feel com... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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None: Unfortunately, there are no supplements that have been proven to help prevent arthritis. The best preventative treatment is weight loss and exercise.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Any orthopedic surgery can result in complications like infection, blood clot or damage to nerves or blood vessels. These complications are very rare... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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2-3 days: Some stay longer in rehab.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: People vary tremendously in how long it takes to heal from surgery. If you are concerned please speak to your surgeon.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: Your knee is artificial and is unlikely to reapond to a cortisone shot.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is no less or more safe than any other type of partial knee replacement.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Xray: An xray will usually reveal a stress fracture, although, not always. Sometimes and MRI or bone scan is required.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Yes: The ankle capsule consists of ligaments that surround the ankle. For the ankle to dislocate, the capsule must tear along with some combination of bon... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Back Arthritis: Various kinds of arthritis of the lumbar spine can cause this type of pain. Recommend seeing a back specialist.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Relief of pain: Arthroscopy can remove or repair a torn meniscus, improving pain and function. Complications are rare, but like all surgery, it can result in infectio... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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For pain: Hip replacements are usually performed for arthritic pain of the hip joint that does not respond to non-operative therapy such as medications and phys... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Every operation results in a scar, although some are very small.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: Stilt walking in not a cause of bowleggedness.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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X-ray: Also, the fracture can usually be easily felt.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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6 -12 weeks: It takes about six weeks for the bone to become structurally solid, but can take an extended period of time for all the muscles, ligaments and tendons... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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No: After surgery, ice tends to work better.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: It depends on what is causing the pain and how bad the pain is. There are many medical and non-surgical treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, but if r... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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3-6 months: It can often take longer depending on the severity of the injury.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Mcl tears rarely need surgery.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But it would be very unusual. Infections of a hip replacement can usually be treated successfully with surgery and antibiotics.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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X-ray: X-rays are very accurate for fractures.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Could someone tell me how much pain i will be in after a hip replacement or hip resurfacing surgery?
Dr. Barry Waldmananswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Moderate amount: Every patient has differing levels of pain. Some have little to none and some require narcotics for an extended period of time. The pain almost neve... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But it is extremely unlikely.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Intercondylar notch: This is the name of the depression between the medial and lateral femoral condyles.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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2-6 weeks: Depending on the surgery performed, it could be two to six weeks.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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1 -3 months: Depending on strength of the patient, age, frequency of therapy, and type of surgery.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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No: People come in all shapes and sizes and there is no perfect ratio that affects health.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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1-3 hours: Actual surgery takes one to three hours depending on the experience of the surgeon.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: Most patients respond well to exercise, bracing and anti-inflammatory medications. Very few eventually need surgery.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: After the hip heals you should have little to no groin pain.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: It is very rare to need a brace after knee replacement.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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2-12 weeks: Depending on severity and treatment.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no evidence that any of these foods are helpful for cartilage health.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Immobilize: First aid for a long bone fracture consists of splinting or otherwise immobilizing the affected limb. After survey for other injuries, transport to a... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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You can't: Unless it has come out of joint many times, it requires a trained physician to relocate a dislocated shoulder.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Falls: Some are due to osteoporosis alone and break spontaneously. Others can be due to trauma such as car accidents. A smaller number are caused by cancer.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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For pain: When an artistic knee fails non operative therapy and becomes painful enough to interfere with normal activities, surgeons consider knee replacement.
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A 61-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Everyone takes different amount of times to heal, however, talking it over with your doctor is never a bad idea.
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A 91-year-old member asked:
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Revision surgery: She will require antibiotics for at least six weeks, followed by a second hip replacement surgery called a revision.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: They can help certain hip conditions in childhoos, but otherwise are very limited.
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A member asked:
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Yes: It is the most common orthopaedic procedure, with more than one million a year being performed in the US.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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3-6 weels: Most doctors allow progressively removing the walker and cane over about 6 weeks.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Evidence suggests that high heels do not adversely affect the hip after the surgery has had time to heal.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Exercise: Exercises directed at strengthening the quads and hip abductors such as waking, cycling and swimming will have the best overall effect.
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Jul 27, 2014
I recommend this doctor. Very insightful and I learn something new from these answers
Dec 22, 2015
highly recommend
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Waldman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thanks, but all of the people that have been trying to find out why their shoulder and neck are in pain. i'm just looking for an easy way to explain this to my clients.
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I was born with congenital hip dysplasia, which never completely developed. Now I know that my fears are true, I will need a replacement.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Having had a recent wrist fracture with surgery needed your answer was appreciated.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE
Awards
Top Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgeon, First Place, Maryland - Winter
2015
HealthTap Founding Doctor
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Affiliations
The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics
The Johns Hopkins Department or Orthopaedic Surgery
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