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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

Back problems?

It certainly won't hurt you, so my advice is to try one. If you feel like it helps, then continue to wear it
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How do you sleep after a knee replacement?

You can sleep any way you want, in a bed or a reclining chair. There are no restrictions. Your doctor might ask that you wear a brace for a week or two. Hope it helps! Dr. READ MORE
You can sleep any way you want, in a bed or a reclining chair. There are no restrictions. Your doctor might ask that you wear a brace for a week or two.
Hope it helps!

Dr. Bose

Minimally displaced fracture femur?

Your surgeon probably offered you surgery and you should have had surgery. Because this particular fracture is notorious for not healing, displacing further and getting AVN. Now READ MORE
Your surgeon probably offered you surgery and you should have had surgery. Because this particular fracture is notorious for not healing, displacing further and getting AVN. Now that you are 5 weeks post-op, it is what it is. I recommend using your walker and putting not much weight on it. It needs to be X-rayed every 2-3 weeks. It will take 8-12 weeks to heal.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Elbow pain?

Hard to know without looking at your elbow. However, it might be nothing OR it might be a torn triceps tendon (extends your elbow) or you may have a fracture even. Take advil - READ MORE
Hard to know without looking at your elbow. However, it might be nothing OR it might be a torn triceps tendon (extends your elbow) or you may have a fracture even. Take advil - 3 tablets with each meal. Ice it. See an orthopedic surgeon for an exam and X-ray if you don't get better in the next 2-3 days.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Swollen hand?

Based on what symptoms you gave, it's either infected or inflamed from arthritis. You need to see a doctor preferably an orthopedic surgeon if it is not getting better. Hope it READ MORE
Based on what symptoms you gave, it's either infected or inflamed from arthritis. You need to see a doctor preferably an orthopedic surgeon if it is not getting better.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Joint pain?

Your symptoms are so numerous, there is no way I could guess what the problem may be. You may one overall problem or several different individual problems goin on at once. However, READ MORE
Your symptoms are so numerous, there is no way I could guess what the problem may be. You may one overall problem or several different individual problems goin on at once. However, I strongly suggest you see an orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation. Stick to the facts and try to leave emotions out when communicating to the doctor, because those things just cause confusion.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How long does it take to correct torn ligaments?

I think you mean how long does it take for a torn ligament to heal. It depends. If the ligament is only partially torn, then 4-6 weeks. If a ligament is torn in half, then it may READ MORE
I think you mean how long does it take for a torn ligament to heal. It depends. If the ligament is only partially torn, then 4-6 weeks. If a ligament is torn in half, then it may take 3-4 months to heal.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How many hours a day should you wear a back brace?

It depends on the reason for the back brace. If for fracture, 23 hrs. If for back pain, as much as you need to, especially when working.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

What happens if tennis elbow is left untreated?

One of 2 things. You will stop playing tennis because of pain and it will go away. Or, you will continue playing tennis and it will keep hurting you. Hope it helps!! Dr. Bose READ MORE
One of 2 things. You will stop playing tennis because of pain and it will go away. Or, you will continue playing tennis and it will keep hurting you.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

What kind of brace do you get for tennis elbow?

It's called a tennis elbow strap and it goes on your forearm just below the elbow. It can be bought on amazon or any sporting goods store. Wear it whenever you are gripping and READ MORE
It's called a tennis elbow strap and it goes on your forearm just below the elbow. It can be bought on amazon or any sporting goods store. Wear it whenever you are gripping and object.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How long will my knee hurt after arthroscopic surgery?

It varies from patient to patient depending on your level of pain tolerance, the extent of the procedure, and the presence of arthritis in your knee. However, most patients can READ MORE
It varies from patient to patient depending on your level of pain tolerance, the extent of the procedure, and the presence of arthritis in your knee. However, most patients can walk immediately after surgery and can return to a sit down type job in a few days. Your knee will be sore for 2 to 4 weeks.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Can you walk without crutches with a torn ACL?

Yes. After the initial tear, your knee will hurt. After a week or so, the pain will go away and then you can walk without crutches. HOWEVER, your knee may be unstable and it will READ MORE
Yes. After the initial tear, your knee will hurt. After a week or so, the pain will go away and then you can walk without crutches. HOWEVER, your knee may be unstable and it will give out on you; and you could fall. So, be careful. If you have had surgery to repair the ACL, then you would need crutches for 4-6 weeks.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Sore armpits?

Hard to know what you mean by "sore armpits." You probably have a shoulder issue - either arthritis or rotator cuff issue. Try advil 3 tabs with each meal. If after a week there READ MORE
Hard to know what you mean by "sore armpits." You probably have a shoulder issue - either arthritis or rotator cuff issue. Try advil 3 tabs with each meal. If after a week there is no improvement, see an orthopedic doctor.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Torn or pulled ankle?

It sounds like you may have dislocated your ankle or maybe a severe sprained ankle. Wear the boot for 3-4 weeks. Make sure you see an Orthopedic Surgeon to evaluate the injury. Hope READ MORE
It sounds like you may have dislocated your ankle or maybe a severe sprained ankle. Wear the boot for 3-4 weeks. Make sure you see an Orthopedic Surgeon to evaluate the injury.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

What can an orthopedic doctor do for knee pain?

Orthopedic doctors are the knee doctors. We diagnose and treat knee problems to relieve pain and restore knee function every day. We use medication, physical therapy, braces, injections READ MORE
Orthopedic doctors are the knee doctors. We diagnose and treat knee problems to relieve pain and restore knee function every day. We use medication, physical therapy, braces, injections and surgery. That's what we do.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Do all herniated discs need surgery?

No. I treat all of my patients with medication first along with a series of 3 epidural injections given over 3 months in the hope, not the guarantee, that this will relieve their READ MORE
No. I treat all of my patients with medication first along with a series of 3 epidural injections given over 3 months in the hope, not the guarantee, that this will relieve their pain. It works 75%-80% of the time.

What can an orthopedic doctor do for spinal pain?

Orthopedic surgeons are the primary caregivers for a patient with spine pain. We first examine the patient to try to diagnose the problem. We begin treatment with medication and READ MORE
Orthopedic surgeons are the primary caregivers for a patient with spine pain. We first examine the patient to try to diagnose the problem. We begin treatment with medication and physical therapy and, if the patient follows the treatment program, most will improve. Unfortunately, some patients will eventually require surgery.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

Hip pain?

"Hip" pain could be many many things. It could be a lower back problem, a hip tendon (either ITB or iliopsoas) or a problem with your actual hip joint. I would recommend stopping READ MORE
"Hip" pain could be many many things. It could be a lower back problem, a hip tendon (either ITB or iliopsoas) or a problem with your actual hip joint. I would recommend stopping running and taking 3 tablets with each meal for 2 weeks. Then start running at a lower pace and shorter distance. If your pain does not return, gradually increase speed and distance. If pain doesn't go away or persists, see an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How should I sleep with tennis elbow pain?

I am not aware of any medical evidence that says sleeping position makes any difference. However, anti-inflammatory meds, stopping gripping activities and a tennis elbow strap READ MORE
I am not aware of any medical evidence that says sleeping position makes any difference. However, anti-inflammatory meds, stopping gripping activities and a tennis elbow strap will go a long way in improving tennis elbow.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

How long does it take to recover from fractured elbow surgery?

6 weeks for the bone to heal, then 6 more weeks for rehab.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose