Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > TX Providers > Sports Medicine Doctors

Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2010)

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, fractures (broken bones), knee revision, and more.

11212 State Highway 151 #150
San Antonio, TX 78251

(210) 396-5240

Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD is affiliated with TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine, Baptist Health System and THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP, LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

11212 State Highway 151 #150
San Antonio, TX 78251

Address:

19138 Us-281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258

Address:

2829 Babcock Road #700
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

400 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78216

Some issues Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	98
injections	21

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

aspiration	109
doctor visit	454
hospital care	11
injections	109
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	30
rehabilitation	103
X-rays	30

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	29
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

aspiration	123
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	513
excision	14
hospital care	23
injections	123
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	49
manual therapy	40
minimally invasive procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	64
rehabilitation	70
upper extremity surgery	50
X-rays	64

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	31
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

aspiration	111
doctor visit	454
hospital care	14
injections	111
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	15
manual therapy	21
musculoskeletal imaging	57
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	37
X-rays	57

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

aspiration	290
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	10
doctor visit	948
injections	290
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	38
manual therapy	30
musculoskeletal imaging	99
reconstructive surgery	38
rehabilitation	60
X-rays	99

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	131
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	10
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	491
excision	14
hospital care	17
injections	131
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	22
manual therapy	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	22
rehabilitation	67
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	80
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	3
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2010. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2010)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

Baptist Health System

THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP, LLP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Lane Naugher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,438 $3,438
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,218 Hipstruments $1,174	Twinfix $1,027	SUTUREFIX $18
Stryker Corporation	$1,849 Mako $1,311	MOTIONSENSE DIGITAL GONIOMETER $164	AEQUALIS $124	STRYKER NAV3 $71	Tritanium $58	Other $121
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,244 AC Joint Ziptight $929	Trauma Product Portfolio $125	Biowick $112	Avenir $78
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,012 Gryphon $993	$19
Other	$684 MACI $125	Forefoot/Midfoot Plating System $120	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $88	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $70	DJO Surgical FMP Acetabular System $42	Other $240

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,538
Food and Beverage	$3,472
Education	$2,435

Biography

Dr. G. Naugher is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Naugher's areas of expertise include hip replacement, knee problems, and strains. He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health System and TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.