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Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

1030 Medical Drive
Brigham City, UT 84302

(435) 787-2000

Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD is an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD is affiliated with MountainStar Healthcare and Brigham City Community Hospital Cache Valley Hospital.

Office Locations

1030 Medical Drive
Brigham City, UT 84302

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2310 N 400 E Suite A
Logan, UT 84341

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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.

In The News

“He aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon, and gained some valuable experience in the field when he completed a short internship with Dr. Keith Nelson, the father of former Logan High standout Riley...”—"High school football Region 5: Sky View's Falslev stars as a jack of all trades", Desert News, August 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	261
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	16
doctor visit	210
injections	261
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	217
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	178
hip imaging	13
injections	217
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	67
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	67

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	17
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
doctor visit	158
injections	96
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	119
injections	51
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	166

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	32
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	171
injections	81
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	76
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	25
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	24
doctor visit	255
injections	141
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
musculoskeletal imaging	124
reconstructive surgery	22
X-rays	124

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	25
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
doctor visit	257
injections	105
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	138
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	138

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
doctor visit	302
injections	120
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	165
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	165

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	257
injections	76
musculoskeletal imaging	118
X-rays	118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	225
injections	76
musculoskeletal imaging	92
X-rays	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
doctor visit	225
injections	64
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Brigham City, UT were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	117
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	214
hip imaging	13
injections	117
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	86
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He has a state license in Utah.

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MountainStar Healthcare

Brigham City Community Hospital Cache Valley Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
OMNIlife science, Inc	$6,952 OMNINAV $6,658	Dual Mobility Cup System $294
Stryker Corporation	$5,120 Mako $1,345	TRIATHLON $962	ACCOLADE $837	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $833	MAKOplasty $526	Other $617
Ortho Development Corporation	$1,425 Balanced Knee System $1,425
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$674 ROSA-Knee $599	Persona $40	AccuFill $36
Active Medical, LLC	$616 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $250	$366
Other	$228 Nalu Neurostimulation System $57	MAGNETOM Free.Max $51	BRIDION $35	Zilretta $24	IONSYS $21	Other $40

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,736
Consulting Fee	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$1,755
Education	$525

Biography

Dr. Keith Nelson is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. His training includes residency programs at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. His areas of expertise include musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with MountainStar Healthcare.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2015

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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