Dr. Jason Boyer
Orthopedic Surgery
Kirkland, WA
20 years experience male
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Kirkland, WA
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Aetna Life Insurance Company
Alliance Health
CIGNA Health Care
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Health First Health Plan, Inc
Premera Blue Cross
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Kirkland, WA
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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
Languages spoken
English, Thai
Doctor Q&A
108 Answers
17 Agrees
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The answer depends on the tye, severity and symptoms of the scoliosis. Usually scoliosis progresses while a teenager and stops as an adult, so it nee... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Not always: Usually a fracture needs to be adequately protected, but sometimes a boot or special shoe would pretect the fracture well enough to eliminate the need... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends: This is a tough one to answer because recovery is defined differently and different body parts recovery differently. Technically, cartilage does not ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Cycling: Most people with elbow injuries, even if they require a sling, feel comfortable enough on a stationary bike thast they can burn calories that way. Lo... Read More
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Everyone's different: Swelling can persist even after cast removal. Your time course was relatively short and continued swelling could indicate that you have not completel... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Your need for surgery will depend on the stability and/or damage under your knee cap. If this is your first patella dislocation vs the latest ofmor, ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Maybe not.: The brace is used to decrease your pain and increase stability. If it is causing more swelling, it could mean that you are upright much more when you... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depending on the severity of the tear and the significance of the symptoms, there are two basic options. Physical therapy can decrease pain and impro... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Anti inflammatories: Anti inflammatories or nsaids are usually the best to treat pain from menus all tears. The two types available over the counter are Ibuprofen or napr... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Get evaluated: If you have had difficulty moving the shoulder for that long, i think we can assume it is more than a pulled muscle. I would recommend an evaluation ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: Rarely, the hip fracture will compress upon itself and be stable enough to allow weight bearing, but most of the time, it is too painful to walk on.
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A 64-year-old male asked:
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See Below: Sounds like a muscular injury. It's always difficult to tell without an exam, but if you stop the tennis for a bit, it should improve. If it does no... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Not normal: If the brace is truly helping your tracking, it should be less painful, not more. You need to be re evaluated to see if the brace is being worn corre... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See long answer: Crepitus usually refers to the "crunching" or "grinding" sound joints make. This noise is a result of cartilage damage and subsequent roughening. Kn... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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When your patellar: Tendon is used for aclreconstruction, it is normal to havepain and even a sensation of burning as you move thw knww for the first week or two. If th... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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See below: Regular exercises that includes weight training is important as is maintaining the proper intake of calcium and vitamin d. You should discuss with y... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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6-8 weeks: A fracture usually takes 6-8 weeks to heal, but there are many factors that can slow this down. Smoking, use of certain medications and excessive mot... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Wound care: Typically, most scrapes ae not deep enough to scar permanently. The best way to avoid scarring is to avoid inflammation. Keeping the area clean, usi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Rest : Rest is the first answer to get the fractures to heal. Then a gradual return to the sports and activities of your choice to prevent them from returni... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Could be: Any painfu lpopping in the knee should be evaluated. It is certainly not normal, and it could be a sign that damage is occuring to the cartilage insi... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Immobilization: Immobilizing the finger will not only make it feel better, you can use it more effectively. You will certainly have to adapt temporarily with a new w... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Damage to cartilage: Arthritis by definition is damage to the cartilage that coats the end of bones in a joint. As this damage gets more severe, it leads to inflammation,... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Hopefullly you have: Noticed that your knee is more stable now that you are a year out. Thiis stability is important to protect the knee and improve function. It is possi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Pain and motion: A sprain would mean that the joints of the finger are not unstable but that they are sore and have decreased motion after an injury. If this is the ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Not sure if you: Are asking about protein supplements treating osteoporosis or causing osteoporosis. Protein supplementation will neither treat or cause osteoporosis.... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Multiple ways: There an unlimited number of ways to hurt your knee. Crutches are needed when the pain or damage to the knee is such that walking on the knee with fu... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Evaluation time: 12 weeks after a routine sprain, you should be returning to sports and running. It may be something that just needs a little physiotherapy or it coul... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Not sure of your ?: If you're asking about the imaging results you posted, you have a bone spur that is growing off of two of your vertebrae. It is large enough that i... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Walking and stairs: The muscles you want to strengthen most are those that move your hip and also stabilize the hip replacement. Walking and stairs are the easiest thing... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Without pain, it is unlikely that your sensation of weakness is a signal of anything permanant of harmful, especially if it only happens after jogging... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Very high: Rates depend on what you are defining as success. Hip replacement is more than 90% successful in reducing or eliminating pain. Depending on your mothe... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No predicting: There is no one way to predict the future of someone's health or joints. Genetics can help us know if you are more likely but there are so many facto... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Know your options: First of all, there is no best graft. There are several options and all of them have pros and cons. At 14, your daughter is nearing the end of her g... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Electric heart signa: An ekg is a record of the electric impulses the heart gives off as it beats. Several leads are placed on the chest wall to measure the inpuses from d... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Xrays: Although an experienced physican can usually tell if a bone is fractured, the most definitive and quickest way to tell is with an xrays of the bone in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Cerebral palsy is almost purely a motor issue, maning someone who has this condition has normal sensation, normal intelligence and very abnormal abili... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Shin pain: Shin pain after soccer is usually one of two issues. Small tears in the muscle attachments to the bone can give you pain in a traditional shin splint... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Different problems: Arthritis and bursitis are two different problems that can exist near each other. Athritis is damage or wear to the cartilag iside of the joint. Bur... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Having of tendinitis in the shoulder depends on the tendon affected, the amount of tendon affected and the treatment followed. Usually just time is n... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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See below: A vertebral artery is a small artery that comes of of the aorta (the biggest vessel in the body that takes oxygenated blood away form the heart to de... Read More
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Everyone's different: Flexibility will come back gradually as you work on improving your motion. The more consistent you re, the faster it will return. Assuming your frac... Read More
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Protection: An avusion fracture means that a muscle pulled off a small piece of bone to which it attaches. The best way to heal as quickly as is to avoid using t... Read More
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Partial vs full tear: A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament, sometimes only microscopically. A tearusually refers to a complete disruption of the fibers that make up th... Read More
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Pain and swelling: These are the two most common symptoms and they can persist for days. If in doubt, an xray can confirma fracture or help you make treatment decisions... Read More
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Yes: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and other muscle relaxants make most people feel tired. It is one of the most common side effects of use.
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Depends: You need to understand how severe the injury is and seek medical advice to determine what your treatment options are and what your recovery time will ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Supplements: After being diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency, the best idea would be to start a supplement program in conjunction with your doctor. Vitamin d is... Read More
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Be more specific: A spiral fracture is a type of break that occurs when there is a twisting force on the bone. Depending on the location and severity of the break, the... Read More
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Just an estimate: While hard to be specific without knowing more of the details, from the list you are asking about, the acl is likely the limiting factor. The healing... Read More
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Medication: Gout is caused by the inability of your body to eliminate waste products. When the levels get too high, crystals form and are deposited in your joint... Read More
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Mar 29, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Boyer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Boyer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. They have me weight bearing in the boot but limited activity for sure. I am not used to being a couch potato. :-).
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insertion of anterior tibialis hurt for 5 min after each of 2 attempts
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Thanks for your quick reply! may i ask you more questions?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Baylor College of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Medical/Graduate school
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Awards
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Washington - Summer
2013
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