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Orthopedic Surgery
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Rarely: Typically the pain is so severe, walking is impossible. However, I have had patients walk into my office with a hip fracture. So, if you are having ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Most toe fractures require nothing more than rest and/or taping the toe to an adjacent toe. You can typically walk on the toe without risking further... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Few choices: You may have a tendon snapping over the joint, or a torn labrum (cartilage) inside of the joint.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Osteotomy: A fulkerson ostetomy involves cutting the tibial tuberosity, which in the site of attachment of the patellar tendon on the tibia (shin bone). The loc... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: There is no correct answer. Hopefully with rest, ice, compression with an ace bandage, and antiinflammatories, your pain will rapidly decrease. If n... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Uncomfortable: The brace should not hurt, but may be uncomfortable to wear.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
You would know: You will not be able to move your hip, and will have pain.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Diagnostic tests: An xray may show a bone tumor. Other tests may include mri, ct scan, or bone scan.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Torn cartilage: The meniscus is a cartilage which lives between the bone of your thigh and shin. It acts as a shock absorber and can tear. Very small tears may heal... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Nerve involvement: Could be involvement of the nerves at the level of the spine or out in the limb.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Several choices: Did you sustain trauma? Is this from overuse? Have you injured your shoulder in the past? What activities cause the symptoms?
I recommend seeing a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Surgery: To remove a bone spur would require surgical excision.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Many things: It may be coming from your back, hip, or knee. I would suggest evaluation by your physician.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Many causes: Without more information, difficult to say for sure. Could be related to your knee, problems with the musculature in your calf, or a vascular problem... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Trigger finger: You are describing a trigger finger. The tendon which bends your thumb passes through a tunnel and is getting caught. See an orthopaedic specialist ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Seek treatment: Tendons allow your muscles to move bones and joints. If a tendon ruptures, it may require surgery. Seek attention immediately if you believe you may... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: Dog bites can easily become infected, and hand infections can lead to significant dysfunction. Get treated immediately.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Decreases blood flow: Ice contricts blood vessels and blood flow so less inflammation will occur.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Typically not: A small curvature of the back is typically not associated with back pain. You should be evaluated to make sure there is not a more serious underlying... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Decrease activity: Avoid squatting and twisting activities.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
See specalist: You may have a ganglion cyst eminating from the joint. Or it could be some other type of mass. See a physician asap.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Concerning: You most likely have hip impingement or arthritis. See a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: If you had a portion of the meniscus removed (partial meniscectomy) it may be as soon as 2 weeks in higher level athletes, otherwise at least 4-6 week... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Shoulder or neck: You should see a physician to determine if the pain is originating in your neck, or shoulder, or a combination.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Location: Depends on where the pain is located. Over the bone, possible fracture. If it is below the bones making up the ankle, more likely a sprain.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Orthopaedic Surgeon: Your pain may be coming from your back, your hip, or your knee. An orthopaedic surgeon can determine the source of your pain.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Tibial pain: Discomfort involving the soft tissue surrounding the tibia bone in the lower leg. Commonly occurs in runners or sports with repetitive impact. The p... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain: Can be difficult to differentiate by symptoms alone. Continued pain, swelling, deformity, inability to weight bear may indicate a fracture, but can a... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Diagnosis: You may need an MRI to have an accurate diagnosis. You may not have an abscess.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Shoulder Dystocia: Shoulder dystocia occurs when the shoulder gets "stuck" during delivery. There are several maneuvers an OB can try to delivery the baby, or a c-secti... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: Would need to know what is popping. Often times it is the patella, or knee cap. Other times, the knee can be shifting. See a specialist, get a prop... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Coccydynia: The name for coccyx pain is coccydynia. Most often from direct trauma, but can occur with exercise or without any specific reason.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Xray: If you hurt to touch over the bone, it would be more likely that you have a fracture. An xray will tell you for sure.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: Arthroscopy is done for many different diagnosis. Within 2 weeks you may be fine, other times it can be a couple of months. Discusss your diagnosis ... Read More
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A 68-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Arthritis: You may have arthritis, or a tear of the meniscus which has allowed a cyst to form behind the knee. Would recommend an evaluation.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Varies: The pain depends on what procedures have been performed. Regardless, the discomfort typically rapidly improves over the first few days after surgery... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Sure: You are at risk for developing hip pain with any repetitive activity which involves the hip, even if it is low impact such as elliptical. See a speci... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Could help: If you are attempting to stay active, and not have the acl surgically reconstructed, a brace may be of benefit.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Few possibilities: Did you have a trauma and injure the pec? The tendon may have ruptured. Otherwise, you may have a nerve injury or compression which has caused atrop... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Coccydynia: A painful coccyx can occur without trauma. Try anti inflammatory, avoid sitting directly on the coccyx by using a donut pillow, and decrease your aci... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain: Pain and difficulty with the involved joint.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Chronic: Turf toe can be unrelenting and chronic. It has ended the careers of many athletes. Antiinflammatories, injections, shoe modification, and surgery m... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain: Pain/discomfort which may be increased with respirations.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pleurisy: Most likely you have inflammation of the pleura which covers the lung. Other possibilities include pneumonia, asthma, as well as a heart attack. Wou... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: The more severe the injury to the growth plate, the more likely that growth can be affected. Growth plate injuries require monitoring by an orthopaed... Read More
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A 55-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Contoured: A pillow which is contoured to the neck and gives support.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Several: A regular xray may show osteonecrosis. Other tests which would show osteonecrosis include mri, bone scan, and ct scan.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain: Discomfort and pain in the legs and feet are most common. Typically occurs after running or performing an activity for a set amount of time. Will ge... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Several: Initially rest, ice, and anti inflammatory medication can be helpful. Using a brace, and physical therapy can help. Injections with corticosteriod o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Pain: Pain can be severe and of acute onset. Also, swelling, & redness.
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Apr 10, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Jun 20, 2012
He provided me with the information that I needed, saving me time going to see my go, only to have her say the same thing
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Tepper is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you and I finally found a Doctor that checked me from Head to Toe and He believes it to be either RA or Lupus. It has taken me a long time to find a competent Dr. My body has been under fire for...Read More
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Thank you. I've been telling him to get a 2nd opinion for a long time. It took the military 5 years before finally getting him surgery and when it failed they have 1 cortzone shot which did not work a...Read More
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I break my arms easy n multiple scaphoid casts some long some short cast. Also longest I was in was 4mth due to slow healing
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1996MD
Awards
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , Second Place, Maryland - Summer
2013
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Maryland - Fall
2014
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