Dr. Jennifer Tucker
Orthopedic Surgery
Marietta, GA
21 years experience female
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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
Languages spoken
English
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38 Answers
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tuckeranswered
21 years experience
Dupuytren's: This is a condition that is typically seen in males of northern european decent. It can be hereditary, but does have other etiologies. Contractures ca... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Many: Infection, neuromas ulnar injury, rupture of repairs, non-healing fractures, implant failures, pain, stiffness, and the need for additional surgery.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Lumbar spine strain: A low back strain or even a herniated disk can affect ambulation. You can completely recover from a lumbar strain; however, a herniated disc can be se... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Pre-op: Stopping blood thinners a week before surgery & using a hibicleans scrub the night before surgery helps minimize bleeding and infection during your pr... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: A UTI will not cause you to miss a menstrual cycle.
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Yes....: After you receive cardiac clearance from your cardiologist. Every surgery carries risk so a discussion of your risks with both your surgeon and cardio... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Your thumb is very important and it is what makes us human. Any injury to your thumb is important and should be evaluated by a physician.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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21 years experience
Pinched nerve: A patch of numbness around the shoulder can be due to a pinched nerve in your neck. Undergoing a physical exam and getting an x-ray of your cervical ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Unless you had a traumatic event during the massage, it is unlikely a new sprain. A physical exam and possibly an x-ray can help identify the cause o... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Options: First, an evaluation by your physician will help you discover the severity of your arthritis. Based on severity, you can choose oral or topical medica... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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21 years experience
Could be diaphragm: When you cough, it increases your intrathoracic and intra-abdominal pressure. If you do not have enough fluid between your lung tissue and your diaphr... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: These are 2 different diagnoses. Tingling in the hand at night comes a nerve impingement. A torn rotator cuff can cause shouldered pain and limited mo... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Helps nerves: Vitamin b is a good vitamin for nerve health. It won't cure a nerve impingement or an underlying disease affecting your nerves, but it can be used as... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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21 years experience
Xrays are best: Sometimes it is hard to tell, the best way is to see your physician and obtain an xray.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Activity: Unfortunately, injured ankles will continue to swell for months after injuries. The longevity of edema correlates with the severity of your injury.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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The skin can: You may be immobilized in a cast after a fracture. The cast keeps your skin from sloughing normally which can cause itching. Also, increased blood flo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Night time splinting: For carpal tunnel, a wrist splint is worn at night. For cubical tunnel syndrome, an elbow splint is worn. This typically helps, but if symptoms persis... Read More
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Trigger finger: Trigger finger is very common. Night- time bracing, anti-inflammatories are a good place to start with treatment. Steroid injections and surgery are r... Read More
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Depends: It is unlikely that a ligament tear would release enough inflammatory markers to affect his immune system. However, feeling under the weather can be d... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Trigger thumb: You may have trigger thumb, which is a swelling of the flexor tendon lining and causes difficulty when bending the thumb. It is typically worse in the... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It's called cervical strain and due to muscular tension. It can be alleviated with formal physical therapy.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends...: Scapholunate ligaments typically tear; however a sprain can occur. Because the normal alignment of your carpal bones has changed you may always notic... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Gout is due to altered metabolism causing uric acid crystals to be deposited within your joints. The big toe is the most common, but the hands can als... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Carpal tunnel was thought to be due to repetitive motions, but research failed to prove this theory. There are many etiologies of carpal tunnel syndro... Read More
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Rehab doctor: You have been under the care of a rehabilitation doctor. They assess your function daily. Once you have reached your goals, then you will be released ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Median nerve: On the palm side of your hand, your median nerve provides sensation and some motor strength. This is the nerve that is pinched in carpal tunnel syndro... Read More
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Very: Depending on the depth and direction of the stab, you can have complete nerve damage. Also, you are at risk for infection; this type of injury should... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on the mechanics of your strain and tendons involved in your calcific tendinitis, it is likely that a traumatic event will exacerbate your s... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Using forearms...: If you have access to machines with forearm pads so you don't have to grip a handle, then you can do bi-/tricep work.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Likely your neck: Given your age, you may have cervical strain with can irritate your spinal nerves. This may cause a change in sensation in different areas of your ar... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No trauma?: If you have not experienced a trauma, then the likely etiology of your pain is an irritated nerve in your neck. Anti-inflammatories and a formal cour... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Referred pain: There are several etiologies for back and shoulder pain. Cervical and thoracic degenerative or steno tic disease can refer pain to your shoulder. Rota... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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21 years experience
Yes, if warranted: The need for revision sometimes occurs and it's not uncommon to have a 2 stage procedure in the hand. It does depend on your diagnosis however.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Scar tissue: If you had plate and screw fixation, metal rod or pinning, then you may have some scar around the implants. Once pins are removed, the scar will softe... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Arthritis in the cervical spine may effect exiting spinal nerves. These nerves contain different fibers, some of which provide sensation and pain. So ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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21 years experience
Depends on injury: Severely injured soft tissue surrounding a joint can sometimes take weeks, even months, to fully recover. Depending on your original injury, you may r... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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21 years experience
Everywhere: The benefit of arthroscopy is that we can see all aspects of a joint. It is more sensitive and specific than an mri.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: When small structures like nerves or arteries are at risk or getting repaired, it's best the patient doesn't move.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tucker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tucker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Graduated 2002MD
Awards
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , Second Place, Georgia - Summer
2013
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