Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS is a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center.
Monmouth Medical Center
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 41 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 87 |
| injections | 41 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 26 |
| X-rays | 26 |
The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 41 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 48 |
| injections | 41 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 16 |
| X-rays | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ during 2014 were aspiration and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 35 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 35 |
| injections | 35 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ during 2015 were aspiration and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 25 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 33 |
| injections | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 30 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 24 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 20 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated as a sports medicine doctor in Toms River, NJ were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
| aspiration | 35 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 39 |
| injections | 35 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 21 |
| X-rays | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Monmouth Medical Center. He has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1985)
Residency: Monmouth Medical Center (1989)
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 65 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Toms River, NJ.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$282
PEAK $121 |
VAPR $95 |
MONOVISC $38 |
Early Intervention $28 |
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$125
Exparel $125 |
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$59
$59 |
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$30
Belviq $30 |
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$23
AccuFill $23 |
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$38
GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $15 |
iUni $14 |
DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $9 |
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Dr. B. Torpey is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Freehold, NJ, Toms River, NJ, and Tinton Falls, NJ. He has a special interest in knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center. Before completing his residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Dr. Torpey attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
