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Dr. Vlad Gendelman, M.D., FAAOS
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Vlad Gendelman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in LOS ANGELES, CA. Dr. Gendelman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gendelman 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.
21 years
Experience
Dr. Vlad Gendelman, M.D., FAAOS
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- University of CA at Irvine – College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Dr. Vlad Gendelman - What Is Orthopedic Surgery?
What is orthopedic surgery? Orthopedic surgery is the branch of medicine focused on conditions affecting muscles, bones, and joints. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and...
How do you relieve pain from a ganglion cyst?
Generally ganglion cysts do not cause pain so if you are having pain in the region of the ganglion cyst you need to be evaluated to determine what is actually causing it. Safe READ MORE
Generally ganglion cysts do not cause pain so if you are having pain in the region of the ganglion cyst you need to be evaluated to determine what is actually causing it. Safe bet would be to try NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). Over the counter you are limited to Aleve vs. Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen/Motrin/Advil are all the same). Aleve is easier to take. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
Is massage good for tennis elbow?
It can be helpful, but by itself it's usually not enough.
Will a heating pad help tennis elbow?
Heating will usually make tennis elbow worse.
Can I go to the gym with tennis elbow?
Sure, you can go to the gym. Just stay away from lifting weights, or to put it another way, stay away from anything that makes your elbow hurt more at the time of exercise or READ MORE
Sure, you can go to the gym. Just stay away from lifting weights, or to put it another way, stay away from anything that makes your elbow hurt more at the time of exercise or hurt more the following day.
Do bunion splints really work?
Depends on what you mean by "really work." Can they make your bunion disappear/go away? No. Can they improve your symptoms/pain? Yes.
What shoes are good for flat feet?
Shoes with a good supinator - most good sneakers and good dress shoes have a supinator. Most flip flops don't.
Is it worth having a spinal fusion?
If you are in pain, and the doctor tells you that you have instability between a particular set of vertebra (spine bones) and this is causing the symptoms you are having, AND these READ MORE
If you are in pain, and the doctor tells you that you have instability between a particular set of vertebra (spine bones) and this is causing the symptoms you are having, AND these symptoms are preventing you from living the life you want to live, then yes, it's worth it. Just make sure you find a good surgeon (research).
How can you tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery?
You can tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery if you develop new onset neurologic deficits after surgery. Nerve damage can be temporary and can be permanent depending READ MORE
You can tell if you have nerve damage after back surgery if you develop new onset neurologic deficits after surgery. Nerve damage can be temporary and can be permanent depending on type of nerve damage.
When should I see a doctor for leg pain?
This is too general of a question to answer. If you have pain that doesn't go away, see a doctor, unless you are happy living with the pain.
How do you know if your Achilles tendon is torn or ruptured?
Most of the time when you tear your Achilles tendon, you can feel a gap in the tendon in the back of your ankle, however I can tell you how someone can help you perform an orthopaedic READ MORE
Most of the time when you tear your Achilles tendon, you can feel a gap in the tendon in the back of your ankle, however I can tell you how someone can help you perform an orthopaedic test to check for torn Achilles. You won't be able to do it yourself. You have to have someone do it for you.
Lay on your stomach. Bend both legs at the knee so that your feet/ankles are pointing up to the ceiling/sky. Relax muscles in your legs. Your examiner uses one hand to squeeze the muscles of your lower leg. Those are the muscles right BELOW the knee, where your lower leg has the biggest girth. When this is done your foot should move pointing your toes up toward the ceiling/sky if your Achilles is intact. If your foot does not move when calf is squeezed, you have a torn Achilles. Always do this test on both feet to compare the result. If Achilles is torn on one foot/ankle, one foot will move and the other will not.
Lay on your stomach. Bend both legs at the knee so that your feet/ankles are pointing up to the ceiling/sky. Relax muscles in your legs. Your examiner uses one hand to squeeze the muscles of your lower leg. Those are the muscles right BELOW the knee, where your lower leg has the biggest girth. When this is done your foot should move pointing your toes up toward the ceiling/sky if your Achilles is intact. If your foot does not move when calf is squeezed, you have a torn Achilles. Always do this test on both feet to compare the result. If Achilles is torn on one foot/ankle, one foot will move and the other will not.
What causes bone pain in the foot?
With my 15 years of experience I can tell you that 99.9% of patients do not know what is causing the pain in a particular body part. You are making an assumption that you are READ MORE
With my 15 years of experience I can tell you that 99.9% of patients do not know what is causing the pain in a particular body part. You are making an assumption that you are having "bone" pain, but it could be a multitude of other etiologies that could be causing your pain. You need to see a doctor for a proper evaluation. For the most part, what causes "bone" pain in the body is a fracture (broken bone), but I assume you would know if you had trauma to your foot, and you wouldn't be asking this question, so chances are, it's not "bone" pain.
Can running hurt a bulging disc?
It depends on the size of your bulging disc. Age related changes in the spine (which include disk bulges) start in our 20s. That means that in their 60s most people have at least READ MORE
It depends on the size of your bulging disc. Age related changes in the spine (which include disk bulges) start in our 20s. That means that in their 60s most people have at least a couple of bulging discs. Chances of running causing you symptoms due to your bulging disc are low but this chances go up, with larger disc bulges.
How long can a bruised elbow hurt?
If you are talking about seeing a bruise on your elbow and how long that takes time to resolve, at 28 years of age it should take no longer than 3 weeks. However if the trauma READ MORE
If you are talking about seeing a bruise on your elbow and how long that takes time to resolve, at 28 years of age it should take no longer than 3 weeks. However if the trauma you had caused what is called a bone bruise, in other words if it was severe enough to cause microfractures in the bone and "bruised" the bone, this can easily take 6 months.
Lumbar Issues?
Losing weight is always helpful with lower back pain. That said, your symptoms are very significant and the reason for them is the disc extrusions that you have. There is no conservative READ MORE
Losing weight is always helpful with lower back pain. That said, your symptoms are very significant and the reason for them is the disc extrusions that you have. There is no conservative treatment that will give you any sort of long-term solution. You have to get rid at least of the extruded portions of the discs, which would require surgery.
How do you get bursitis elbow?
Bursitis can develop from overuse of the body part (repetitive motion) or from trauma. Those are most likely scenarios.
Do orthopedic shoes really work?
That is a very non-specific question so I have to give you a non-specific answer. Yes they work. They protect your feet.
How do you relieve pain after ankle surgery?
Ice, elevation above heart level, follow your doctor's recommendation with regard to weight-bearing, and as a last resort pain medication which can include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory READ MORE
Ice, elevation above heart level, follow your doctor's recommendation with regard to weight-bearing, and as a last resort pain medication which can include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, Tylenol and narcotic pain medications.
Why does my knee bone hurt?
There is no such thing as a knee bone. Knee is a joint and is formed where 3 bones come together, your thigh bone call the femur, your lower leg bone called the tibia and your READ MORE
There is no such thing as a knee bone. Knee is a joint and is formed where 3 bones come together, your thigh bone call the femur, your lower leg bone called the tibia and your knee cap called the patella. There are also a number of other structures such as quadriceps and patellar tendon, a number of ligaments as well as cartilagenous structures. Any of these could be causing pain around the knee. To determine the cause it is better to see an Orthopaedic surgeon for a proper evaluation.
What happens if you don't do physical therapy after spine surgery?
You will significantly impact your recovery time and your recovery in general and probably will not have a good result after your surgery.
How long does it take for tendonitis in the knee to heal?
It depends on the treatment that you do for it and the severity of the tendonitis but it can take anywhere between a few weeks and years if you don't treat it properly. You have READ MORE
It depends on the treatment that you do for it and the severity of the tendonitis but it can take anywhere between a few weeks and years if you don't treat it properly. You have to see an Orthopaedic surgeon to determine appropriate treatment.
