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Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Lawrence Shall is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Virginia Beach, VA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Shall is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
45 years
Experience
Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Medical College of Ohio
- Accepting new patients
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Can a torn ligament heal without surgery?
Some ligaments heal by themselves. Some (ACL) do not
I got hit in the nose by a ball, pretty badly. What should I do?
It most likely is broken Go see an Ear,Nose,Throat specialist. The emergency room Dr will just refer you to one anyway
How long does it take for a sprained foot and ankle to heal?
Sprains typically take 6 weeks to heal
What is the fastest way to heal elbow bursitis?
Stop the action (trauma) that is causing it
Does exercise help nerve regeneration?
No. His young age will make the nerve heal as fast as possible
Why do I have leg spasms after working out?
Without injury muscle spasms in young people are from electrolyte imbalance
When should I be worried about muscle pain?
Now. 15 year olds do not have muscle pain for no reason
What does a bruised elbow look like?
It's bruised. Might need to evaluate for fracture if it doesn't improve right away.
What are the treatment options for a neck sprain?
If it's only a "sprain," then rest/brace/rehab will heal it. An eval to see if there is spine damage is indicated.
Can I get my torn cartilage repaired?
Simple tear, yes. Macerated probably needs to be removed. Maybe part of it can be repaired.
Why do I have a tingling sensation in my hand after lacrosse?
It's a nerve injury. See your doctor.
How long is the recovery for ankle surgery?
Usually 6 weeks to heal and about 6 weeks for rehab depending on how bad the fracture was
Is the radiation from a CT scan dangerous?
CT scans do emit a fair amount of radiation, but 1 alone is not dangerous.
How do you relieve shoulder pain?
Hard to say with that history. Most likely a stretched ligament. See your Dr. I recommend a sports Dr
Is heat or cold better for wrist pain?
Whichever makes you feel better. I am a fan of cold
Can torn ligaments heal naturally?
Yes. A brace is the usual treatment. Sometimes there may be residual instability
What happens if a torn ACL is not repaired?
It should be repaired right away. Further damage to the knee usually follows without surgery
How do you relieve toe pain?
Likely a fracture. Needs an X-ray.
How soon do you see a physical therapist after tearing your ACL?
Right away. If surgery has been performed follow the direction of the surgeon
Can I exercise after pilonidal cyst surgery?
Don't know. Your surgeon will be able to tell you
