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Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin.
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.
She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Wisconsin.
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2022)
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan, Aetna-Health Network Only and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.
According to our sources, Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 418 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jordan Elise Handcox, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Jordan Handcox's medical specialty is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. For her residency, Dr. Handcox trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her areas of expertise consist of revision arthroplasty (joint revision), knee surgery, and hip surgery. Dr. Handcox has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, TRICARE, and Aetna Medicare, in addition to other insurance carriers. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Handcox is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic. She has an open panel in Austin, TX according to Doctor.com.
