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Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD is an orthopedist in Florence, SC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at Florence Surgery Center.
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.
He has a state license in South Carolina.
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medcost, Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, WellCare, Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace), United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice, Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025), Cigna, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, Tricare, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, Clover Health, BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), First Choice Next, Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) and BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace).
According to our sources, Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Juan D. Tio-Pagan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,801
Affixus $1,453 |
ROSA-Knee $205 |
A.L.P.S. $143 |
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$990
PRO $492 |
Infinity $148 |
AUGMENT INJECTABLE $129 |
T2 ALPHA $105 |
Axsos $90 |
Other $28 |
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$982
BIOLOX DELTA $35 |
$947 |
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$148
MAVERICK $148 |
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$111
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $111 |
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$320
External Fixation System $75 |
I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $72 |
iFuse Implant $52 |
CellerateRx $42 |
NA $25 |
Other $53 |
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Dr. Juan Tio-Pagan practices orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Tio-Pagan include foot problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and shoulder problems. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, Employers Health Network, and more. Dr. Tio-Pagan studied medicine at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. Yext reports that Dr. Tio-Pagan is accepting new patients at his office in Florence, SC.
