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Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: knee osteoarthritis, arthritis surgery, hip problems, and more.

2315 Myrtle Street Suite L10
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 454-2401

Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD is an orthopedist in Erie, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, ST VINCENT MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, MRS PHYSICAL THERAPY and KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC.

Office Locations

2315 Myrtle Street Suite L10
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 454-2401

(814) 459-5992

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Hip Fracture Surgery

Hip fracture surgery is performed to treat a broken hip. Fractures occur more easily with aging because bones become thinner and weaker over time. As a result, older individuals are most susceptible to hip fractures, which often occur as the result of falls.

Hip fractures typically occur on the ball of the hip joint, called the femoral head. Types of hip ball fractures include:

Femoral neck fractures, which occur on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone). The femoral neck is located just beneath the hip ball.
Trochanteric hip fractures, which occur on a bony bump beneath the femoral neck.
Although hip socket (acetabulum) fractures are possible, they are less common.

Hip fractures are painful and may make it difficult to stand or walk. If left untreated, patients may be confined to bed rest, which can itself lead to further complications, including muscle weakening, pneumonia, and bedsores. Treatment for hip fractures aims to relieve pain and allow patients to return to their normal routines.

Non-surgical treatment of hip fractures, called closed reductionxf, requires no incisions. A closed reduction is typically performed for patients under five, those who cannot undergo surgery due to illness, and for fractures that are stable and may heal within days. Most often, surgery is recommended. Hip fracture surgery often entails one of the following procedures:

Hip replacement, which can be partial or total. In this procedure, a surgeon replaces the damaged hip with artificial components, or prostheses.
Open reduction, which is often performed with internal fixation (ORIF). To perform ORIF, a doctor will make an incision to expose the fracture and then move the bones back into proper position. Screws, pins, or plates - types of internal fixators - will be used to keep the bones in place.

Following surgery, patients may stay in the hospital for a few days or weeks. Additionally, patients may need crutches or a walker after their procedure, and their doctor may recommend limiting movement to avoid another hip injury. Physical therapy can help patients to avoid complications and return to normal activity.

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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, knee replacement, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	430
hip imaging	91
hospital care	106
injections	55
inpatient care	106
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	316
pelvic imaging	74
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	404

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	454
hip imaging	98
hospital care	65
injections	63
inpatient care	65
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	314
pelvic imaging	87
reconstructive surgery	26
X-rays	401

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	77
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	395
hip imaging	94
hospital care	66
injections	75
inpatient care	66
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	286
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	24
X-rays	395

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	72
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	456
hip imaging	116
hospital care	58
injections	114
inpatient care	58
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
musculoskeletal imaging	303
pelvic imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	30
X-rays	393

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	184
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	163
doctor visit	555
hospital care	39
injections	163
inpatient care	39
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	224
reconstructive surgery	19
X-rays	280

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	82
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	150
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
doctor visit	557
hospital care	26
injections	150
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	168
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	204

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	93
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	22
doctor visit	508
hospital care	59
injections	127
inpatient care	59
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	132
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	160

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	61
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	36
doctor visit	338
hospital care	68
injections	107
inpatient care	68
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	239
reconstructive surgery	25
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	275

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	58
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
doctor visit	236
hospital care	62
injections	89
inpatient care	62
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	125
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	125

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	57
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	309
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	45
injections	124
inpatient care	45
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	35
musculoskeletal imaging	160
reconstructive surgery	24
X-rays	160

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	46
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	354
hospital care	74
injections	104
inpatient care	74
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
musculoskeletal imaging	189
reconstructive surgery	35
X-rays	189

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	62
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated as an orthopedist in Erie, PA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	106
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	23
doctor visit	417
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	99
hospital care	60
injections	106
inpatient care	60
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	223
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	24
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	271

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	330
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	72
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark S. Buseck, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

ST VINCENT MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC

MRS PHYSICAL THERAPY

KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$1,068 Exparel $1,068
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$650 $650
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$269 EUFLEXXA $269
Stryker Corporation	$201 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $76	Orthobiologics $61	Variax $33	ADAPT $31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$145 XARELTO $145
Other	$766 Osteoarthritis of the knee $86	OrthoPAT $71	Orthopedic Stimulation-Physio-Stim $69	XARTEMIS XR $65	FORTEO $51	Other $425

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,448
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Education	$650

Biography

Dr. Mark Buseck is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Erie, PA. After attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at The Children's Hospital, Denver and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Buseck's areas of expertise include the following: hip fracture surgery, knee injection, and knee pain. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.