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Dr. William Joseph Bose, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

Dr. William Bose is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Bose specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bose tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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38 years Experience
Dr. William Joseph Bose, MD
Specializes in:
  • Orthopedic Trauma
  • Mobile, AL
  • La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
  • Accepting new patients

Do orthopedic doctors treat back pain?

Yes, we do. It is a common reason that a patient sees an orthopedic surgeon.

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Dr. Bose

What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?

Avoid forceful gripping. Use a tennis elbow strap. Take anti-inflammatory meds. Ice and stretching (look on google for photo). Occasional cortisone injections. Hope it helps!! Dr. READ MORE
Avoid forceful gripping. Use a tennis elbow strap. Take anti-inflammatory meds. Ice and stretching (look on google for photo). Occasional cortisone injections.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

What are the different types of back surgery?

In the world of back surgery, there are generally 3 types. First is a simple surgery where disc material or bone is removed. The second type is where a bone fusion is performed, READ MORE
In the world of back surgery, there are generally 3 types. First is a simple surgery where disc material or bone is removed. The second type is where a bone fusion is performed, but no hardware (screws, plates, rods) are placed. The last and most common is called an Instrumented fusion. Here, 2 bones are "fused" (caused to grow together) by putting plates and screws into the spinal bones.

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Accessory ossicle or old fracture?

Yes, but it's impossible to know for sure. The real question is: Is this the cause of my continued/recurrent pain? It may or may not be. I would recommend seeing a fellowship trained READ MORE
Yes, but it's impossible to know for sure. The real question is: Is this the cause of my continued/recurrent pain? It may or may not be. I would recommend seeing a fellowship trained orthopedic foot surgeon who can tell you the answer. He/she will probably try to treat you non-surgically at first. However, if the pain continues despite nonsurgical treatment, excision of the ossicle may be required.

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Dr. Bose

When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?

Any persistent pain that does not go away or get significantly better with rest and Advil 3 tabs, 3 times a day.

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How long does it take for tennis elbow to heal?

It varies. With rest, no griping, anti-inflammatory meds, and stretching, most cases will resolve in 1-2 months.

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Dr. Bose

How long is the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?

As a general rule, the recovery is 4 to 6 weeks with a patient being up and walking around the entire time. Some patients even recover a little faster and some go a little slower. Hope READ MORE
As a general rule, the recovery is 4 to 6 weeks with a patient being up and walking around the entire time. Some patients even recover a little faster and some go a little slower.

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Dr. Bose

How can I relieve shoulder pain?

In most cases, pain comes with elevation of the arm above head. So, keep your elbows below chest level. Also, take advil 3 tabs with each meal for a couple of weeks. If you don't READ MORE
In most cases, pain comes with elevation of the arm above head. So, keep your elbows below chest level. Also, take advil 3 tabs with each meal for a couple of weeks. If you don't get better, go see an orthopedic specialist.

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Dr. Bose

When should I be concerned about leg pain?

If you leg pain is persistent and doesn't go away or if it is worsening, then that is reason to get it checked out. Also, if there is associated swelling that doesn't go away with READ MORE
If you leg pain is persistent and doesn't go away or if it is worsening, then that is reason to get it checked out. Also, if there is associated swelling that doesn't go away with elevation of the leg, then that needs to be checked out.

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Dr. Bose

How can I heal a sprained ankle?

The best and fastest way to heal a sprained ankle is to not re-sprain your ankle trying to get back to sports early. Use ice, rest, advil, and a brace Fancier, but more costly READ MORE
The best and fastest way to heal a sprained ankle is to not re-sprain your ankle trying to get back to sports early. Use ice, rest, advil, and a brace Fancier, but more costly methods include PT and ultrasound treatments may speed up the healing process. It will take 3-4 weeks to heal IF you do not re-injure it during the healing process.

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Dr. Bose

Can a torn ligament repair itself?

It depends. The MCL of the knee, the lateral ankle ligaments heal with little or no treatment. However, rotator cuff, ACL of the knee, meniscus of the knee, labral tears of the READ MORE
It depends. The MCL of the knee, the lateral ankle ligaments heal with little or no treatment. However, rotator cuff, ACL of the knee, meniscus of the knee, labral tears of the hip, and abductor hip tears do not heal.

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Dr. Bose

What are the risks of spinal fusion surgery?

The risks are the same as any other major surgery - infection, blood clots, anesthesia, failure of the bone to fuse, pain, up to and including death. These risks are about 1%, READ MORE
The risks are the same as any other major surgery - infection, blood clots, anesthesia, failure of the bone to fuse, pain, up to and including death. These risks are about 1%, so there is a 99% chance all will go fine. However, specifically to spine fusion, there is the risk that your pain may not be fully relieved. Ask your doctor carefully about this. Make sure he/she is very experienced in the procedure. If you are a smoker, DO NOT smoke for 4-6 months after the surgery to improve chances of fusion.

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Dr. Bose

What could be the cause of my leg pain when walking?

It could be any of 100 things. The most common is sore muscles if you've just started walking or increased the speed or distance.

Is bad posture bad for your back?

Good posture encourages you to keep your back muscles strong. In the long run, that's a good thing. So, roll those shoulders back, arch your back and keep your head up! Also, google READ MORE
Good posture encourages you to keep your back muscles strong. In the long run, that's a good thing. So, roll those shoulders back, arch your back and keep your head up! Also, google back strengthening exercises and do some!

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Dr. Bose

When should I see a doctor for shoulder pain?

If the pain does not go away with 7-10 days of rest, ibuprofen, and stopping any aggravating activity. If there has been a recent trauma, then go to the doctor sooner. Hope READ MORE
If the pain does not go away with 7-10 days of rest, ibuprofen, and stopping any aggravating activity. If there has been a recent trauma, then go to the doctor sooner.

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Dr. Bose

I have a young child with chronic weakness and pain?

Start with your regular pediatrician. If that doesn't work, see a neurologist. Hopefully, this is something that is self limiting and will pass, but you need to see the pediatrician. Hope READ MORE
Start with your regular pediatrician. If that doesn't work, see a neurologist. Hopefully, this is something that is self limiting and will pass, but you need to see the pediatrician.

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Dr. Bose

How long does it take to recover from spine surgery?

Depends. Some spine surgeries are bigger than others. In general, 6-8 weeks.

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Dr. Bose

What could be the cause of my hip pain?

The most likely diagnosis is hip bursitis. It's easy to treat with meds, stretching and a cortisone shot. Other reasons include hip labral tears, hip arthritis, iliopsoas tendonitis, READ MORE
The most likely diagnosis is hip bursitis. It's easy to treat with meds, stretching and a cortisone shot. Other reasons include hip labral tears, hip arthritis, iliopsoas tendonitis, or even a stress fracture.

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Dr. Bose

How to treat a child's sprained ankle?

Go to a sporting goods store and buy a lace up ankle brace. Continue the ice and give liquid advil 3 time a day, the dose based on her weight. An ankle sprain usually takes 3-4 READ MORE
Go to a sporting goods store and buy a lace up ankle brace. Continue the ice and give liquid advil 3 time a day, the dose based on her weight. An ankle sprain usually takes 3-4 weeks to resolve.

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Dr. Bose

How to help a child with scoliosis?

This is tough If it were my child, I would try to get her to understand the consequences of not wearing the brace. Look up on Google photos of people with severe scoliosis. Show READ MORE
This is tough If it were my child, I would try to get her to understand the consequences of not wearing the brace. Look up on Google photos of people with severe scoliosis. Show her how deformed they look, how they walk crooked, how their shoulders and hips are uneven and that eventually it leads to reduced ability to breath and heart issues. Also, show her photos of people with rods and screws in their backs because they didn't try a brace.
Good luck.

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Dr; Bose