Christopher Kreps, DPM is a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in Escondido, CA specializing in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Christopher Kreps, DPM is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and SOCAL FOOT CARE PC.
1147 East Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
501 North El Camino Real Suite 201
Encinitas, CA 92024
9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92037
9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 510
La Jolla, CA 92037
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Christopher Kreps, DPM for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Christopher Kreps, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in Escondido, CA were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).
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He completed residency at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Podiatry. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery and has a state license in California.
Residency: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Podiatry (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (2019)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Christopher Kreps, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,371
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$1,201
NuCel, NuShield, ReNu, Affinity, FibersOs $1,188 |
PuraPly $13 |
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$1,200
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$669
Custom Implants $152 |
Axsos $118 |
ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $82 |
AUGMENT INJECTABLE $77 |
T2 $64 |
Other $176 |
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$383
AccuFill $208 |
Hammertoe $123 |
Juggerknot-Foot & Ankle $28 |
Biomet Orthopak $23 |
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$1,294
NUZYRA $137 |
Foot & Ankle $128 |
RAYOS $125 |
STRAVIX $89 |
HemiCAP Shoulder $84 |
Other $731 |
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Dr. Christopher Kreps works as a foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He is affiliated with Scripps Health and Sharp HealthCare.
