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Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD

(359 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1983)

Professional interests include: hip pain, minimally invasive surgery, hip arthritis, and more.

1307 Federal Street 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1-877-660-6777

Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD is an orthopedist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, EAST SUBURBAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LTD, KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Address:

1307 Federal Street 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Address:

495 E Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120

Address:

59 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Some issues Dr. Julius J. Huebner 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.

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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Julius Huebner, surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital, expressed the disabilities one would face while dealing with severe arthritis in both hips.”—"Two Hip Surgeries At Once Allows Local Woman To Walk The Next Day", CBS Philly, October 2015

“Dr. Julius Huebner has done about 10 cases like this, using an approach from the front and a special table.”—"Outpatient Hip Surgery Giving Patients Option To Recover In Home Environment", CBS Boston, August 2013

“PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) -- This week on Medical Frontiers, Dr. Pifer is joined in the NewsRadio 1020 KDKA studio by Dr. Julius Huebner, an orthopaedic surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital.”—"Medical Frontiers: Joint Replacement Surgery", CBS San Francisco, August 2012

aspiration	109
doctor visit	229
hip imaging	121
injections	145
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	233
pelvic imaging	117
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	373

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	23
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

aspiration	114
doctor visit	210
hip imaging	132
injections	148
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	210
pelvic imaging	120
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	329

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

aspiration	130
doctor visit	214
hip imaging	134
injections	163
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	250
pelvic imaging	127
reconstructive surgery	23
X-rays	376

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	58
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	142
doctor visit	259
injections	174
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	179
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	190

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	34
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

aspiration	153
doctor visit	250
injections	164
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	195
reconstructive surgery	40
X-rays	193

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

aspiration	152
doctor visit	222
injections	151
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	243
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	241

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

aspiration	173
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	249
injections	172
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	211
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	222

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	145
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	11
doctor visit	208
injections	144
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
musculoskeletal imaging	167
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	44
X-rays	184

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

aspiration	292
doctor visit	576
injections	291
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	130
musculoskeletal imaging	245
pelvic imaging	42
reconstructive surgery	130
X-rays	286

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Pittsburgh, PA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	156
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	270
hip imaging	129
injections	172
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	216
pelvic imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	268

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	179
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	21
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1983)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

EAST SUBURBAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LTD

KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 359 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julius J. Huebner Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$35,706 ACCOLADE $19,783	Mako $8,621	HIPS $5,786	MAKOplasty $1,251	TRIDENT $130	Other $136
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$3,306 Recon Hips $1,868	Other Recon $1,125	Sports Med Hip $194	Legion Revision $119
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$145 Persona MC $96	Alps Prox Tib Plates $49
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.	$114 Navio PFS System $114
Mallinckrodt LLC	$13 XARTEMIS XR $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$26,400
Travel and Lodging	$10,197
Food and Beverage	$1,561
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,125

Biography

Dr. Julius Huebner is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Pittsburgh, PA and Homestead, PA. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency. Dr. Huebner's areas of expertise include knee arthritis, outpatient care, and anterior hip replacement. He is rated highly by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.