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Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ty Endeananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 21 years experience
Diet: The answer to recovery in any form is rest and most importantly diet. I understand you have an eating disorder but in order to recover from any stres... Read More
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Yes: Yes, i would recommend you go with her to see her doctor. Most likely he will suggest conservative treatment with bracing, medication for symptoms an... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends if the floors/shoes are wet/moist or dry. Fungus doesn't like dry climates but absolutely loves warm, moist areas like a locker room floor... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Check it out: You may have several problems causing your knee problems. Small irregularities in your cartilage can cause noise or popping sounds in your knee. You... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Rest: You may try some rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medication. If that does not help you can try some kinesiotaping to augment your brace.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Depends: It depends on what your goals are for weight lifting. As a person who has lifted almost daily for over 35 years, i suggest the time of day that you c... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Warm up: The best way to work out a "kink" is to get your body warm and then stretch. I recommend some light cardio activity or core workout to generate an in... Read More
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Digital nerve: You have irritation of your digital nerve of your finger. I would recommend an examination by an orthopedic surgeon to make sure that it is only a te... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: That is answer best for your obstetrician. There is definitely exercise that is allowed, ie low impact at even 36 weeks but it is also dependent on y... Read More
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Moderate activity: I would recommend you moderate your activity. If it hurts swinging a bat then i would avoid that activity for a week or two. If you continue to aggr... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic referral: If you have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear then i would recommend seeing an orthopedic surgeon who can better determine if you should have th... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Mobility: Arthritis of all forms tends to rob you of your joint motion. As a result the soft tissue envelope around the joint then also get tight. I would rec... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Proprioception: A wobble board is an excellent device to use for rehabilitation if used at the proper time in your rehab. Initially, i would recommend use under the ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Breakdown: First we worry about getting your motion back. Next we concentrate on building your base strength including your core. Next we start working on func... Read More
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See below: Most of the time pain in your body is not something "bad". Usually pain is your bodies way of telling you that you have done to much to a body part. ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: An anaerobic workout could absolutely give you metabolism a boost for upwards of 24 hours. In fact anaerobic exercises influence your metabolism long... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic consult: The anterior cruciate ligament is a key ligament in the knee for stability both going front and back as well as rotationally. Your child would have c... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Rest: I depends on what joint in the body do give a complete answer. That being said a general rule of thumb for a joint spain is rest, ice and anti-inflam... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: It is safe if done correctly and approved by your obstetrician. There are many exercises that are safe to perform right up to delivery. Check first ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Depends: That depends on if your toe is healed, correctly aligned and the age of your injury. As a general rule, activity of life is enough to work on range o... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Seek consult: I would recommend you see either an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon as you may have a problem with a disc in your neck. I sounds suspicious for... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Hydrate, food, acid: You may be feeling sick to you stomach for a multitude of reasons. You may not have enough food in your system for the activity you are performing. ... Read More
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Caution: Provided you do not have any other medical condition or drug allergy, anti-inflammatory medication like Motrin or Aleve may be helpful. For just pain... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Follow up: I would suggest a follow up examination if this continues. Often times with contact injuries of any significant velocity you "injure" your subcutaneo... Read More
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Depends: That depends on many factors the age of the patient or the activity level of the patient come to mind first. As a general rule rotator cuff reconstru... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology: Chilblains also known as chilblain, pernio and perniosis are small, itchy swellings on the skin, which are not painful at first, but can become painfu... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Grip: A good indirect forearm workout is to work on your grip strength as it incorporates your forearm muscles and the intrinsic muscles of your hands as we... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Knee: The anterior ligament is found in the knee. The ligament attaches the femur to the tibia in what is called the intercondylar notch.
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Seek examination: It is possible that you have either a nerve injury to the muscles of your shoulder or you could have an injury to the tendon and the dent is a result ... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Follow up: you may have instability in one of your lumbar segments. I would recommend you follow up with your spine doctor. They will probably order X-rays that ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Usually it will keep you out of activity only as long as it is symptomatic. Most tailbone injuries are treated conservatively and do not require any ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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No: As a general rule that amount of protein and glutamine can be taken and absorbed without any side effects. That is based on normal kidney/metabolic ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: Most of the time shin splints are self limited. Meaning once you decrease or stop the offending activity the inflammation will subside and pain will ... Read More
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Pulmonary Doctor: I would recommend you see a pulmonary specialist to make sure you are maximizing the medication for your particular problem.
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Unknown: The real answer depends on many factors. The long term affects of a knee that is acl deficient is one of a higher probability of damage to cartilage ... Read More
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Absolutely: It is definitely possible to be over exercising or under resting. You also could have a gait disturbance that is causing you to put abnormal forces o... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends: There are always activities that you can perform even while injured. I would suggest aqua therapy as you can do lots of things in the pool while taki... Read More
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Consultation: The simplest treatment would be making an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulders or sports medicine. You choices of possib... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Forearm fracture: Most likely it would mean there is a break (fracture) in one of the two bones of the forearm, namely the ulna or radius. Depending on the location, t... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
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No: Cortisone shots should not make your leg cramps worse nor should they help them. Most leg cramps are due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. If... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Swiss: I like a swiss army knife or a leatherman because the can serve as a multi-use tool and not just a knife.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Hydration: The first thing that comes to mind is hydration and proper diet for electrolytes. You may also be suffering from restless leg syndrome. I would sugge... Read More
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Time of injury: That depends on how long ago your ankle was injured. If it is in the past several days and it generally is getting better than you can wait. If it h... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not common: I would not say lots of people have adhesive capsulitis but it is not uncommon either. Most of the time it happens for reasons unknown in your non-do... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends: An abnormal heart rhythm is one that beats too slow, too fast or irregular. I would suggest seeing your primary care physician or a cardiologist for ... Read More
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Rest: Once you have ruled out any internal trauma like a cerebral hemorrhage the best treatment for a concussion is rest.
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Nutrition: First and foremost i would check with your primary care doctor to make sure you don't have a problem with one of your organs. Aside from that i would... Read More
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More information: What do you mean by a "rolled knee"? More information is necessary.
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See a doctor: Abdominal complaints can be either.....It is not uncommon to have an abdominal muscle injury that produces pain. Helping decide which doctor to see i... Read More
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Meniscal root tear: The root is the attachment point of the meniscus on the tibia or shin bone. A meniscal root tear is something that should be treated surgically as it... Read More
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a welcome addition to the Healthtap community
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Endean is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Endean is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you. I also wear a support strap on my forearm while working.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Real great answer and in terms the average person can understand.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you so much! My doc was out of town and I didnt know this guy.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, CA
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Memorial Hospital, York, PA
Completed 2002
Awards
Thought Leader, Second Place, Tucson Region, AZ - Summer
2013
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson Surgery Center
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