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Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), minimally invasive surgery, birth defects, and more.

2909 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614

(203) 377-5108

Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD is an orthopedist in Shelton, CT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, hand surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health, Hartford Healthcare, ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY GROUP PC and REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

2 Enterprise Drive Suite 204
Shelton, CT 06484

(203) 944-5428

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Hartford Healthcare

2909 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614

(203) 377-5108

(203) 292-2133

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Yale New Haven Health

2909 Phone Street 2nd Floor
Stratford, CT 06614

(203) 378-6077

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Yale New Haven Health

305 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 292-2127

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305 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825

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760 River Road
Shelton, CT 06484

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Some issues Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., 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.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

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.

In The News

“Dr. Jay Talsania, right, a hand surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Allentown, is performing surgery with Dr. Jeff Greenberg and Dr. Henry Backe in Guatemala as part of The Touching Hands...”—"Need hand surgery? Allentown doctors offering free operations to veterans and uninsured", The Morning Call, September 2019

“He spent this summer shadowing Dr. Henry Backe at the at Orthopedic Specialty Group in Fairfield, while earning his MT (Medical Technologist) certification.”—"Fairfield's Trudeau enjoying time with Pioneers football team", Fairfield Citizen, October 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

joint MRI

MRI

spine MRI

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, injections, joint aspiration, knee MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

musculoskeletal imaging

total joint replacement

In 2013, Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD performed more musculoskeletal imaging, and total joint replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	610
hip imaging	75
injections	289
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	209
nerve procedures	13
pelvic imaging	17
rehabilitation	115
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	226

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	32
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	71
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	253
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	807
hip imaging	81
hospital care	13
injections	348
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	201
nerve procedures	13
pelvic imaging	28
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	229

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	33
Hispanic	24
Asian	11
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	93
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	792
hip imaging	114
immobilization	16
injections	322
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	228
nerve procedures	14
pelvic imaging	37
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	265

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	900
Black	58
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	176
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	242
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	790
injections	354
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	101
nerve procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	19
X-rays	101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	107
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	323
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	864
immobilization	16
injections	407
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	94
nerve procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	37
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	106
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	293
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	749
injections	392
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	79
nerve procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	31
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	78
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	354
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	778
injections	444
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	74
nerve procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	25
Hispanic	25
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	88
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	318
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	733
injections	406
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	81
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	81

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	19
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	71
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2021 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	340
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	712
hip imaging	14
injections	433
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	121
nerve procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	73
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2022 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	301
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	718
hip imaging	11
injections	376
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	117
nerve procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	95

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	79
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT during 2023 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	393
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	796
hip imaging	17
injections	477
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	101
nerve procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	24
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	84

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	84
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelton, CT were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	299
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	759
hip imaging	52
hospital care	13
immobilization	16
injections	386
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	127
nerve procedures	15
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	115
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	482
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	190
85 and over	93
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	236

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Yale New Haven Health

Hartford Healthcare

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY GROUP PC

REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK, NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC and PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK

NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC

PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Henry A. Backe JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,295 Mako $1,226	MAKOplasty $416	KNEES $191	ROBOTICS $148	ACCOLADE $110	Other $205
Cardinal Health 200, LLC	$1,000 $1,000
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$574 Navio Surgical System $154	Journey II BCS $150	VISIONAIRE Cutting Guides $95	Recon Hips $78	TFCC Fast Fix $17	Other $79
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$535 Journey II $142	CORI $92	NAVIO $79	Coblation $23	REAL INTELLIGENCE $17	Other $181
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$379 AQUAMANTYS $296	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $83
Other	$2,564 PENNSAID $327	VERASENSE $240	Implate $200	Zilretta $174	OFIRMEV $173	Other $1,449

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,874
Travel and Lodging	$1,361
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Charitable Contribution	$112

Biography

Dr. Henry Backe is a medical specialist in hand surgery, podiatry (foot & ankle medicine), and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: hip injury, sports health, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Backe is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, Yale New Haven Health, and St. Vincent's Hospital. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inStratford, CT as reported by Yale New Haven Health. He studied medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Backe completed a residency program at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Backe (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Italian.