Dr. Keith Baldwin
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Cochecton, NY
17 years experience male
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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A female asked:
Dr. Keith Baldwinanswered
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
Yes: Exercise can help with the pain but not with the structural abnormality
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Not necessarily : if there is no weakness or bowel or bladder changes it is reasonable and prudent to trial non operative care such as physical therapy
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Jra (also called jia) for juvenille idiopathic arthritis is a disease of unknown etiology. There are many theories for why it happens, many believe th... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Autoimmune: Jra (also called jia) for juvenille idiopathic arthritis is a disease of unknown etiology. Joint deformity and dysfunction can result from the damage... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Most cases are idiopathic (unknown cause). Exercises that are good for peoples backs are good for peo... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Back pain: Peopke with scoliosis have more acute and chronic back pain than the general population, regardless of treatment. Most people get some degree of degen... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Short of fusion?: Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Most cases are idiopathic (unknown cause). It can be observed, braced, or operated on. The only cure... Read More
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No: That is called either a kyphosis or lordosis depending on what direction it goes.
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I dont think so: Unless your treatment involves surgery. If your treatment involves a surgical procedure, you should adhere to your surgeon's protocol. If the treatm... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Variety: Could be congenital scoliosis (malformations of parts of the spine), resulting in abnormal growth. Alternatively, certain syndromes result in scolios... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Abnormal protein: Muscular dystrophy is caused by an abnormal protein which results in muscle atrophy, scarring, and weakness. Clinical manifestations are variable dep... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Whatever comfortable: Scoliosis is a structural deformity of the spine. It may lead to poor self image. In point of fact, the word "orthopedics" means "straight children",... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
In 3 years my scoliosis progessed from 23 to 42 degrees what would be the proper treatment for this?
Dr. Keith Baldwinanswered
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Depends: You have reached the point where you need to keep a close eye on your curve. If you progress much further, someone will recommend surgery. However, t... Read More
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Some degree normal: Some degree of lumbar lordosis is normal. Excessive lumbar lordosis can be the result of anterior pelvic tilt which can be due to tight hamstrings. "l... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Suspicious: Any change in mobility behavior for CP or other neurological disorders are suspicious. Swelling, warmth and refusal to use a limb are often signs of t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Therapy: Physical therapy, activity modification and an infrapatellar strap are the first line of treatment. Need for surgical intervention is very very rare.
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Weakness: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (dmd) is caused by a faulty protein. It results in weakness that starts in the hip girdle and progresses to other areas ... Read More
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Pain: Osteonecrosis causes pain and stiffness. It is most commonly found in the hip followed by the knee. See an orthopedic surgeon early, as some procedu... Read More
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Spasticity: CP and myoclonus involve over active stretch reflexes. They are caused by release of these reflexes from higher cortical brain control.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Spinal disorder: Congenital scoliosis generally speaking is the failure of one or more levels of thr spine to segment properly (form multiple vertebrae) or failure of ... Read More
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Maybe: Sometimes the swelling goes down, and the cast gets loose. If you are experiencing new pain, or more pain than you think you should have, don't hesit... Read More
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Abnormal bone: Spina bifida occulta is when the back part of the individual vertebrae is not fused together. It is the mildest form of spina bifida, and many may hav... Read More
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Help them: To reach their fullest potential. Be alert for changes in functional status, as these can be signs of more serious problems. Lastly make sure they are... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Swimming: Non impact activities which use large muscle groups will give you both cardio and shouldn't aggravate shin splints. Exertional compartment syndrome te... Read More
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Usually nothing: However it depends on severity. Severe knock knees can lead to early arthritis due to overload of one side of the joint. It may be treated in these ca... Read More
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MRI: Assuming that you have had mri. If you haven't you should consider pushing for one. If it was normal, nerves may have been stretched. If that was the ... Read More
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No: Though your profile says you are 37, females stop growing taller when they are 14 and males stop when they are 16.
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Funny bone: The humerus or upper arm bone is referred to as the "funny bone".
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No: I am not aware of any effect that air conditioning (a/c?) has on your bones.
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Rest: Lay off running for a week or two and participate in a more low impact exercise such as swimming, gradually add running back to tolerance. If this doe... Read More
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Nerve problem: Cmt 1a is a demylenating peripheral nerve disease that effects sensory and motor nerves. The variable degree to which the disease effects muscles resu... Read More
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Not related: Though i would suggest regular visits to your pediatrician if you are not already doing that. You may need to see an ENT or an opthamologist if one of... Read More
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Depends: Since you are skeletally mature (based in the profile which says u are 31), we would normally observe. If you are having pain, it may be advisable to ... Read More
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Ed staff: A minor sprain or strain will likely not be staffed by an orthopedic surgeon as ed staff are more than qualified to triage and provide acute treatment... Read More
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Adequate nutrition: Athletes require adequate nutrition to replenish their baseline requirements as well as what they use for exercise. Gymnasts need adequate nutrition ... Read More
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Acuity: Fractures cause acute swelling and pain, shin splints cause activity related pain that is predictable. Some times its difficult to know the differenc... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Exercises: Exercise therapy can be very helpful for knee pain, particularly runners knee. However, they must be performed in certain ways. Rest from strenuous ac... Read More
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
Sign of scoliosis: Scoliosis is thought of as a lateral curvature of the spine, however it is actually more of a rotation of the spine. The rotation of the spine cause... Read More
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Depends on the issue: Though at the minimum, a history, a physical exam, and an explanation of the doctor's theory for your symptoms/ chief complaint.
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
Exercises: Exercise therapy can be very helpful for knee pain, particularly runners knee. However, they must be performed in certain ways. Rest from strenuous ac... Read More
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Medical follow up: Medical optimization and surgical stabilization of bones to optimize mobiligy.
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Many causes: Impossible to know without your medical history, hypertonia (true increased tone) can have a variety of neurologic causes. A thorough medical exam by... Read More
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50 degrees: Generally surgery is recommended for curves that are greater than 50 degrees. While we still use dual rod constructs, they are no longer harrington ro... Read More
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Curvature: Lordosis is a curvature, which is normal in your lumbar spine. Excessive lordosis can be caused by certain lower extremity syndromes.
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Painful!: Until the bone is stabilized either operatively or non-operatively, it is very painful!
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Hard to walk: It may be difficult to get up the first couple of days. We put a catheter to relieve the pain/ anxiety associated with having to get up to go to the ... Read More
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Yes, but...: Many people with mild CP will live full, normal lives. The physical limitations are a result of the severity of the neurological insult.
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Options: Data suggests that surgery may provide early relief of leg pain from herniated disks. Non operative therapy is generally successful as well but can ta... Read More
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Hopefully: Generally fiber and water are key to bowel regularity. If these methods do not help, a doctors visit might be in order.
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Slightly increased: Slightly increased risk though the method of transmittal if any is unclear.
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Sep 1, 2012
A highly trained academic pediatric orthopedist with a doctoral degree and a physical therapy degree. What a great combination!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Baldwin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Baldwin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, I've had an MRI and it showed a torn ligament and three disc "blown" whatever that means. I also have nerve issues. Thanks.
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Thank you very much Dr. Keith, I was worried about her but your reply is most reassuring. Thank you very much
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Thanks for your quick reply! I appreciate your answer.i will keep this in my mind. Thank you!! :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 2006MD
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Scranton, PA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Scranton, PA - Winter
2013
Top Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, First Place, National - Winter
2013
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