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Orthopedic Surgery
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A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Force overload: Acl injuries commonly occur with a non contact rotational motion on a planted extremity. Could occur from a jump down stairs if force exceeds what the... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Careful: Depends on amount of protein supplement and other additives.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
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Any studies?: This may represent nerve or nerve root irritation. If it is inflammatory an NSAID may help; if no resolution then seek further evaluation.
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A 45-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Not always: Ms can be diagnosed several ways with differ tests.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Gas or spasm: Could be gas or bloating could also be muscular spasm...Should pass with time.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Direct temperature: You should get a direct temperature in addition to axial lady as there could be variance.
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A 49-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Possible hernia: Possible abdominal hernia that could be repaired. See a general surgeon for evaluation.
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A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Initiate workouts: Stretch strengthen and cardio are keys to healthy lifestyle. Initiate a workout regime gradually and anticipate improvement.
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Relatively safe: Low dose steroid as long as it is effective for sle you should be safe to workout and consider nutritional supplements.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Further studies: Cardiac issues need to be diagnosed with routine or further complex studies. There could be other sources of pain that would mimic these symptoms such... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Gastric irritation,: This could be gastric irritation or other causes such as gallbladder (cholecystitis), see your PCP for evaluation
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A 56-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Depends on location : Depends on location and any associated injuries; if fracture is minimally displaced, things may heal uneventfully; if displaced or significant other i... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Arthritis or disc: If symptoms are not abating or if progressing you should be evaluated with exam and studies.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Possible but...: Rather large size, could spontaneously resolve but. You you have it evaluated.
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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Stretch; strengthen: Light resistance exercises like bike or swim, progressive stretching and strengthening with heat to warm up and ice to cool down.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Common: If there is associated swelling blood flow can be altered. As long as you have good sensation and skin blanches and returns to normal color, probably ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Get labs first: You should get baseline lab values first before supplementing.
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
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Concern for mass: See your treating doctor to evaluate for any type of invasive mass.
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A 48-year-old female asked:

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Muscle breakdown: Ck is a byproduct of muscle breakdown usually occurring from muscle injury or sometimes from certain supplements.
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Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Check testo level: Have bloodwork drawn and include testosterone level.
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
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Blind pouch: Appendix is a blind pouch with an opening but no exit. Items can get trapped inside but may not exit and become infected.
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A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Spasm: Common cause is muscular spasm of the diaphragm but if it persists and shortness of breath see your doctor.
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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Drain fluid: A fluid filled sac (bursa) may persist in swelling and can be drained in the office.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Uncommon: Stroke in your age group is uncommon. Look for another etiology/reason to explain symptoms. Mri could be beneficial.
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Switch to women's: Probably not a major issue as long as there are no hormonal supplements...Switch to womens.
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A 39-year-old male asked:

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Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical exam: Clinical exam usually can pick up a scoliosis. If further evaluation is warranted x-ray would help.
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A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Probably not: Symmetrical "spots" usually not consistent with cancer presentation.
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A 56-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Possible: If symptoms are not controlled with ppi then other studies should be obtained.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Need regular cycle: You should stay on your regular prescribed cycle because that modulates your diabetic control.
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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Stretch ; accept: As long as you are functional and have no pain, lack of function or disability more appropriate to accept the fact that you are doing fine despite the... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Probably yes: Caution when taking any steroid because of concern of significant side effects.
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Possible blood clot: You have some risk factors for developing a blood clot in the calf region. See your doctor to get a study to rule this out.
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A 16-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Plank position & pus: assume a plank position and push body up keeping back flat and arms apart
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Certain procedures: Certain procedures are better accomplished with muscle relaxation provided by succinylcholine.
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A 25-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Anticipate resolutio: Sleeping on arm awkwardly can put pressure on nerves that should resolve spontaneously and quickly.
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Anytime: Evaluation should be sought when possible. You should definitely get an x-ray and evaluation, prefably by an orthopedic specialist.
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Not normally: Chostocondritis is usually consistent with activity and minimal at rest.
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A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Motor or gait proble: Watch for any change in motor skills or gait abnormalities.
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
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Vertigo or other: May represent vertigo or other neurological condition.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
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Yes: Period can cause many abdominal cramps aches.
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A female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Patellofemoral syndr: Patellofemoral syndrome common cause of popping (crepitus) in front of knee. Focus on retraining quadriceps muscles.
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A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Caution: You need close monitoring of your kidney function with specific diet strategies and supplements.
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A 20-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Low back program: Physical therapy can help with low back discomfort working on front and back musculature. Diet and activity should help weight issues.
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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Waskowitzanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Check for cyst: Ultrasound or other study may be indicated to check for ovarian cyst or other abnormality.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank-you, Sir! I hoped that might be possible. Hopefully I'm primed!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Having many of the symptoms what is the best way to test?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thx u - not trying to lose weight! So concerned!
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Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Massachusetts - Summer
2014
Founding Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Top Orthopedic Surgeon, First Place, Connecticut - Spring
2017
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