Dr. David Bailie
Orthopedic Surgery
Scottsdale, AZ
33 years experience male
Locations
Office
Scottsdale, AZ
Insurances accepted
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna Life Insurance Company
The Orthopedic Clinic Association (TOCA)
Scottsdale, AZ
TOCA
Tempe, AZ
TOCA
Phoenix, AZ
About
Bio
Residency at Northwestern University (Orthopedic surgery) Sports Knee/shoulder fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine,Houston HAve worked/currently work as team Ortho for teams and on players in all major sports (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL) , NCAA Div I and II, Olympic Gymnastics, Pro Tennis, PRCA (Rodeo) Widely published on the shoulder Helped develop 2 shoulder replacements Teach national and international shoulder courses to other surgeons
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Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery - Reconstruction
Sports Medicine
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Arthritis: Often this is an inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid or could be from an infection like Lyme disease- see a rheumatologist since multiple joints... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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SLOW down: If you had a repair of anything in the shoulder, it takes 8-12 weeks to heal, restore motion and strength enough to do certain activities. Sounds like... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Yes: it means you have early arthritis- baker's cysts come from fluid leaking out of the joint and are caused by meniscus tears/arthritis
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Doubt arthritis: You are too young to have arthritis- if you have crunching under your knee caps, that is very common. If it does not respond to NSAIDs (ibuprofen) and... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on type of synovitis- if no tears etc, arthroscopic synovectomy works well and also biopsy the synovium to check for diseases like rheumatoid ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Long: Much depends on size of tear, method and quality of repair. It can vary from 4-6 weeks in a sling. Time off work depends on what "work" is... For an a... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Many things: Could be a number of things. Start by asking the doc who prescribes your meds about side effects.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Need evaluation: With see rate high, would need to further investigate could be a spine issue- see a specialist
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Arthroscopy: Typically if the implants are ok, arthroscopy can help with scar tissue and with PT restore motion
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Get checked: Swelling to ankle is unusual for a knee problem. The 2 may be related but may be separate problem. It should be checked asap.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Very complex: There are numerous types of bone cancer. Some more severe than others each has its own cause and treatment. Some are curable and others are not. See... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Not good: If you have had multiple surgeries and an infection and now have arthritis, it will continue to deteriorate over time and likely result in a shoulder ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Brace: If your doc told you it is ok to remove brace, then you do not need to wean off but call them to double check that it is ok to remove brace permanentl... Read More
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A member asked:
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Get checked: If it is severe it could be a pinched nerve or herniated disc in your neck. If it is just pain and not numb/tingling then can try a chiropractor or ma... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Yes: If you have pseudo gout it can cause pain and swelling and an MRI is not needed but you can also have a meniscus tear- may need arthroscopic surgery b... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Pain knee cap: Pain at bottom part of knee cap- it involves a growth plate- usually needs more flexibility needs some physical therapy primarily for stetting of hip... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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No: Arthritis takes years to develop unless there is an infection or other complication. Make sure to foliow up with your surgeon
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A female asked:
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Could be: Get an X-ray and see a hand specialist at your age it can involve the growth plate
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Do both: Muscle burns more calories at rest. Work on eating habits and strength training but slowly and carefully.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Eat clean: Eat small meals (200-300 cal ) with lean protein, good fat and complex carb in a 40-20-40 % ratio 5-6 times per day with less carbs later in day. A yo... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Very dangerous: Symptoms can occur quickly or slowly and depends on cause. Trauma leads to faster symptoms and exertion all may take a while. All compartment syndrome... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Cartilage issue: You probably have minor cartilage softening under your knee cap or tendinitis have it checked but exercises for quad and stretching usually work it ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Plica: Usually physical therapy, ice and anti-inflammatory medicine. Next would be a steroid injection and if all else fails after 2-3 months, surgical remov... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Tendinitis: Tendinitis is not a severe injury even though it can feel like it. Treatment depends on location and cause.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Clot: Given your medical history make sure you don't have a blood clot. If not see an orthopedic surgeon.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Intervals: Do interval training and mix up your routine every 3 weeks and take 1 week off every 4-6 weeks your body is smart and gets used to your routine and a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Need xray: have to have an exam and X-ray and they can tell you
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
No: Could be lipomas also- if they bother you, see a dermatologist or orthopedic doc- lymph nodes are not common by the shoulder blades but lipoma are
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Start slowly: Always start slowly with lighter weight and use good form. Vary the intensity and don't work the same body part more than 2 times per week. Increase w... Read More
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A member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Hard to say: Could be a meniscus tear or still in rehab phase from your surgery. You should see your surgeon.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: We do not treat noise- normal joint click and pop and if it is not associated with pain there is nothing to be concerned about
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Swelling: Swelling ina knee joint may show up first laterally since there is not a muscle on that side close to the knee cap and it is more visible. The entire... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Root tear: Meniscus root tear is a tear at the back attachment. It renders the entire meniscus nonfunctional and should be repaired in those without much arthrit... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Condromalacia: Chondromalacia is a cartilage problem and can cause synovitis. Both are curable.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Will resolve: It can take a year or 2 until the bone fully remodels (reshapes). The bone lining is sensitive to pressure changes until the entire healing process is... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
No : Hernia is from a defect in the muscle covering. It can be repaired in certain situations. See a specialist.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Bursa: Could be a bursa sac. Ne to be checked. Treatment can range from ice to injection to surgery.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Chronic essentially means having for a longtime so all incurable genetic disease would qualify as chronic.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Possible: Always have good followup with your oral surgeon. Call their office and ask.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Cell problem : An enzyme deficiency (genetic) that results in accumulation of toxic material in certain cells.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
If concerned: Get it checked if concerned but usually if it does not hurt it does not need to be treated. If it is painful in any way it should be checked.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Could be related. Start by seeing your gyn doc.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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MRI not great: MRI can miss many things- best way to diagnose an Orthopedic conditions is with a good history and exam by a good fellowship trained Ortho specialist ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: The people doing the test should know if the numbers are valid- if they validate it then don't worry
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Unlikely an LCL: Likely a patellofemoral problem and not an LCL injury- see a fellowship trained sports med ortho surgeon who has high volume of sports knee injuries
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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You need physical: You need a full physical- at your age it is likely poor nutrition/fatigue but you should have a physical and get blood work done as there are things t... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Not good: If you really have severe arthritis, arthroscopy will not help much - may give minimal temporary relief ( a few months to a year)- likely will not ful... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
No: But you can increase numbers fast twitch fibers by doing high intensity interval training
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Ice and xray: Get an X-ray to make sure you did not fracture anything
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A 64-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Tendon: likely patella tendonitis- could be partial tear- you need exam and X-rays from an Orthopedic doc and they can tell you for sure- high risk for ruptur... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bailie is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bailie is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for your time! I am very lucky, my dog weighs 100lbs and I 90lbs :)
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Thanks for your quick reply! I think I explained it poorly, but I'll heed your advice all the same
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Tx.soo frustrated. Appreciate your response
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Medicine
Graduated 1990MD
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Medicine, IN
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Awards
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Arizona - Winter
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
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Orthopedic Clinic Association
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