Dr. David Deliberato, DO

Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. David Deliberato provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:

• Meniscus Tear: Experiencing knee pain and locking or catching sensations might indicate a torn meniscus, a cartilage tear that affects your knee joint's smooth movement; fortunately, non-surgical treatments like physical therapy often alleviate symptoms and restore function, allowing you to maintain an active lifestyle.
• Ankle Impingement: Ankle impingement is a painful condition where bones or tissues in the ankle joint rub against each other, often making walking and other daily activities difficult, but treatment can ease pain and improve mobility.
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, often causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs and feet, which can be managed with medication, physical therapy, or surgery to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Genu Varum: Genu varum, or a bowing of the legs, can impact your mobility and overall well-being. Fortunately, a healthcare professional can assess your condition and create a personalized treatment plan that targets your specific needs and improves your comfort.
• Hip Pointer: If you've injured your hip from a fall or impact, it could be a hip pointer, a common bruise of the hip bone. Treatment typically involves managing pain and inflammation, so you can remain comfortable and independent.
• Hip Dysplasia: Experiencing hip pain and stiffness? It could be due to hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint is misaligned. Thankfully, with proper care and potentially surgery, you can regain mobility and independence.
• Piriformis Syndrome: Experiencing pain in your hip and buttock? Piriformis syndrome may be the cause, and it's often successfully managed with targeted exercises and other conservative treatments to improve mobility.
• Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that can cause back pain and sometimes affect breathing, but with proper monitoring and sometimes treatment, seniors can manage their symptoms and maintain comfort.
• Hip Tendinitis: Dealing with hip tendinitis means managing inflammation in the tendons around your hip joint, which leads to pain and reduced mobility. However, with a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, you can significantly improve your hip function and quality of life.
• Gait Abnormality: Difficulty walking, such as an unsteady gait or stumbling, might indicate a gait abnormality that can often be improved through physical therapy, assistive devices, or medication, improving your independence and quality of life.
• Avascular Necrosis: If a bone isn't getting enough blood, it can die, a condition known as avascular necrosis, leading to joint problems. Fortunately, many effective treatments are available to reduce pain and maintain your independence.
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear: A tear in the ACL, a crucial knee ligament, can cause significant knee pain, instability, and difficulty with walking or performing daily activities; however, treatment options, such as surgery or physical therapy, aim to restore knee function and maintain independence.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.