Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lawrenceville, GA

Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr

Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr

Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lawrenceville, GA
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Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr Bio

Fellowship Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle Division Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, MA Residency Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program; Boston, MA Medical Degree Meharry Medical College; Nashville, TN Specialties Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Certifications Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Internship Brigham and Women’s Hospital General Surgery; Boston, MA Associations American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon Medical Association of Georgia Medical Association of Atlanta Hospital Affiliations Gwinnett Medical Center Eastside Medical Center

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Please contact ( Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr, Orthopaedic Surgeon Lawrenceville, GA ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients. Orthopedic surgeons also perform hip replacement and knee replacement surgeries due to arthritis. During hip or knee replacement surgery, the surgeon removes the painful joint and replaces it with an artificial joint made from plastic, ceramic and/or metal. 

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Foot Fractures - Orthopaedic

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Foot Fractures - Orthopaedic

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Stress fractures are usually caused by overuse and repetitive activity.

Explanation:

A stress fracture is a small crack or severe bruising in a bone. Stress fractures of the foot are common in athletes, and are usually caused by overuse and repetitive activity.

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Bruising can be a symptom of a foot fracture.

Explanation:

Symptoms of a foot fracture include pain that worsens during weight-bearing activity, swelling of the foot or outside of the ankle and bruising.

3

X-rays aren't usually used to diagnose a foot fracture.

Explanation:

To diagnose a fractured foot, the physician will do a physical exam and x-rays. As fractures can be difficult to see on an x-ray, your doctor may also recommend a bone scan or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

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Your doctor may recommend the RICE protocol for your fracture.

Explanation:

Depending on the severity of your foot fracture, your doctor might suggest the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression and elevation), anti-inflammatory medication, a cast and/or crutches.

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If you require surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon will probably perform a procedure called external fixation.

Explanation:

If you require surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon will probably perform a procedure called internal fixation, which involves supporting the bones by inserting pins, screws, and/or plates.

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    Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lawrenceville, GA provided very good orthopedic help
    Submitted: August 26, 2022
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    Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Local Orthopedic Surgeon, Lawrenceville GA, Physiotherapy Now treated by bunion excellently
    Submitted: August 26, 2022
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    Nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Local Orthopedic Surgeon, Lawrenceville GA, Orthopedics Now
    Submitted: August 26, 2022
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    Dr. Phillip Walton, Jr an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA operated on my ankle after suffering a tear in a soccer game. Dr. Walton was great in giving me a full break down of my options and things I could do after the surgery for rehab.
    Submitted: March 03, 2016

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