Dr. Charles Toman
Sports Medicine
Boca Raton, FL
20 years experience male
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Toman Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Boca Raton, FL
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Doctor Toman is a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. He specializes in Shoulder Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy of all Joints. He is an Associate Master Surgeon for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and works as a consultant for Orthopedic Industry.
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.
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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185 Answers
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Why are you having: A total shoulder at 30. You will have a 1-2 day stay in hospital. Incision at the front of the shoulder. Sling for 4 weeks. Therapy for 3 months. Pain... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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3-4 months: Recovery is dependent on the extent of cartilage damage at the time of surgery. I start my patients they day after surgery with gentle motion with a t... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Whatever your: Normal diet is should be fine.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say: Frozen shoulder usually resolves within 18mo. I would tend to think that your RA is the major contributor to your current shoulder problems. See your ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Continued PT: Or revision arthroscopy with capsular release and manipulation.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Therapy: If you have strained your rotator cuff, the first line of treatment is rest, ice, activity modification. I would also consider rotator cuff strengthen... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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The key to avoiding : Shoulder problems is having core strength and lots of it. The stronger the core, the less likely to have injury and the more likely you will have incr... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Isolated tricep pull: Down. Using a cable machine, you should be able to position it at shoulder height. Keep arm at your side and gently pull down. Hi rep low weight too ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A dislocation of the throwing arm would be a season ending injury which may need surgery and extend pt.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Treatment: Includes therapy, injections and sometimes surgery. Once it resolves, the shoulder should be fine.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Combined: Usually a block to numb the arm and general anesthesia to protect your breathing.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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It could be: Labral tears are a type of damage in the shoulder. A tear could cause these symptoms. You need an exam and an mr arthrogram.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Some can: Happen instantly and some happen overtime. Both are seen daily in my practice.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Physical therapy: Be cautious with injections as the steroid can cause an increase in blood sugars. Surgery works well in diabetic patients.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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It depends: On how it is injured. Fixing can be done with injection, therapy or ultimately surgery. In surgery we repair the tendon by sewing it with stitches tha... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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It's hard to tell: If all that was done was removal of bone spurs, you may have some rotator cuff tendon problem. I would see your orthopedic surgeon again or seek anot... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Therapy: If symptoms are minimal, i would consider a therapy problem to work on rotator cuff strengthening and periscapular strengthening . That last part just... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Yes: The labrum is a cartilage ring that can have some tearing . Debridement just means that this is trimmed to a stable edge. Acromioplasty means that the... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Physical therapy: Therapy and otc NSAID is a good start.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Keep up : Your exercise routine to strength the rotator cuff and continue to follow up with your shoulder surgeon as needed if things flare up. Thanks and good... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Basic exercises: You should trial a home exercise program to strengthen your rotator cuff and the muscles around the shoulder blade. Your shoulder surgeon could provid... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Try your exercises: I would consider trying the rotator cuff strengthening x-rays and if these are painful i would see your shoulder specialist. Thank you.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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3-5x: Consistency in a workout routine is important but rest is also important. As people age, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments require rest to repair t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Sounds like tendonit: Tendinitis. I would consider some Ibuprofen or similar medication according to the label. You may want to see an orthopedic surgeon who could properl... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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At 16, the bone heal: Heals quickly. I wouldnsendnyou to therapy to initiate a therapy plan. Jogging is fine if it does not hurt. If you have discomfort then lay off.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Modified Cushion: When I have patients present with coccydynia or tail bone pain, I have them buy a piece of foam and cut a hole in it where there tail bone typically r... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Surgery: Is relatively extensive. Typically an incision is made at front of shoulder. A portion of the rotator cuff is detached and the arthritic component of ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Follow: Your shoulder surgeon's instructions. I usually limit motion for 4 weeks.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Yes and yes : The description of your tear is a little confusing. A full thickness tear that is symptomatic in a young person should be fixed. If there is evidence ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Slap is a tear...: Of the labrum. A rotator cuff tear is a tear i. The tendons that connect to the ball of the ball and socket joint. Both can be repaired arthroscopic... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Very: The success of healing a labral tear is high. People who struggle after surgery typically have significant cartilage wear. The extent ofthis cartilag... Read More
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A 71-year-old female asked:
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Hard to say: Usually bursa pain is associated with being deconditioned. They can also be associated with overuse and even with arthritis. Provide more info so i ca... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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3-6 mo: Most people are very pleased by 3 mo.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Cuff strengthening: Lacrosse is an overhead sport. As a result, the rotator cuff is critical for play. A strengthening plan for the rotator cuff and periscapular muscles ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Moderate pain: For a few days. Sling for 4 weeks. Staples out at 2 weeks.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Share some of your symptoms and we can try to help. Thank you.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It can significantly effective quality of life. Sometimes people have tears and have no symptoms or deficits. For most people it is quite painful and... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Minimal: If your knee is in good condition then you should rehab well. At 34, damage is hopefully minimal and depending on the procedure performed your recover... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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It varies: Depending on the injury that needs repairing, the skill of the surgeon, and the thoroughness of repair. A shoulder arthroscopy for a rotator cuff rep... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Carefully: Usually, the subscapularis, one of the rotator cuff muscles is detached to enter the shoulder joint. This needs to heal for there to be a working sho... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Most young folks who have a knee scope can recover between 1 week and 6 weeks. If you have more chondromalacia or cartilage wear this can lead to mor... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Key is Form: You need to have appropriate form and endurance to maintain form. Additionally, stretching and core strength contribute greatly to maintenance of shou... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Rotator Cuff: The differential diagnosis is rotator cuff disease, cartilage tear, frozen shoulder, or arthritis. It depends on your physical exam and xray and pote... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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It can: Hemochromatosis can lead to the collection of hemosiderin and iron throughout the body. You didn't mention how your talus was fractured. This is usual... Read More
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A female asked:
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Yes: This is an atypical presentation but it is possible.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Typically a patient: Is placed on a special table called a hip distractor. This opens the hip joint space up about 1cm. He or she will then make a series of poke holes t... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Combined treatment: Typically an over the counter antiinflammatory and stretching can help. Ice and rest also help with these types of pain. Physical therapy can be imp... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain: Pain in the area between the shoulder and elbow. Night pain. Pain lifting items in front of the body. Weakness with lifting. These are the most common... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Variable treatment : Typically starting with physical therapy, anti inflammatory, cortisone injections. Reaution can take up to 18 months with conservative treatment. Arth... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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See a therapist: You need rotator cuff exercises and scapular stabilizing exercises but first you need a period of immobilization.
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Oct 29, 2013
Great responses. Very accurate. Comes highly recommended.
Aug 11, 2013
Very accurate and useful responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Toman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you. I am 7 mos. post-op and not sure what I can &/or cannot do.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! PT was a waste of time money in my case . Cortisone shot and acupunct.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks agree but absolutely hate MRI's but if that is the only way:-)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
Washington University in Saint Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
Thought Leader, First Place, Fort Lauderdale Region, FL - Summer
2013
Top Sports Medicine Specialist , First Place, National - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Sugery
Publications
Success of Meniscal Repair at Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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