Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Duke Health, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.
1611 W. Harrison Street Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60612
3000 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
3400 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
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 Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Chicago, IL were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.
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Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
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Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 575 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Tucker Cline, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Tandem $538 |
REAL INTELLIGENCE $206 |
REDAPT $9 |
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Persona $131 |
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ATTUNE $137 |
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Dr. Joseph Cline is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist. Dr. Cline graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health.
