Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO is a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from Midwestern University. Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO is affiliated with Samaritan Health System.
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Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
The top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 35 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 110 |
| injections | 35 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 20 |
| X-rays | 20 |
The top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 220 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 450 |
| hip imaging | 13 |
| injections | 253 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 15 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 41 |
| nerve block | 33 |
| pain management | 33 |
| pelvic imaging | 14 |
| spinal procedures | 48 |
| X-rays | 55 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR during 2014 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 334 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 487 |
| hip imaging | 22 |
| injections | 413 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 22 |
| nerve block | 64 |
| pain management | 79 |
| pelvic imaging | 23 |
| spinal procedures | 79 |
| X-rays | 45 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR during 2015 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 116 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 279 |
| injections | 148 |
| nerve block | 19 |
| pain management | 19 |
| spinal procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR during 2016 were aspiration and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 38 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 69 |
| injections | 38 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Corvallis, OR were injections, aspiration, spinal procedures and pain management.
| aspiration | 148 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 279 |
| hip imaging | 17 |
| injections | 177 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 15 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 27 |
| nerve block | 38 |
| pain management | 43 |
| pelvic imaging | 18 |
| spinal procedures | 48 |
| X-rays | 40 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO graduated from Midwestern University. He completed residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: Midwestern University
Residency: Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia
Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: Oregon
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Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 240 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Corvallis, OR.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leyen Q. Vu, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Biologics-Biologics Medical Devices $72 |
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Dr. Leyen Vu is a family medicine and sports medicine specialist. His areas of clinical interest consist of concussion, joint injections, and fractures (broken bones). Dr. Vu has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He attended Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. He is affiliated with Samaritan Health System. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Samaritan Health Services.
