Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD is a pediatric physiatrist in Akron, OH specializing in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. This provider graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD is affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital, Akron Children's NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Akron and CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
The top procedures that Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Akron, OH during 2012 were nursing home care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD for Medicare patients.
| nursing home care | 22 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The top procedures that Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Akron, OH during 2019 were nursing home care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD for Medicare patients.
| nursing home care | 17 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD treated as a pediatric physiatrist in Akron, OH were nursing home care.
| nursing home care | 19 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD.
| 75 to 84 | |
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. This provider completed residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. This provider is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Micah W. Baird, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$202
Dysport 300 U-1 $152 |
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$97
Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $97 |
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$56
TALICIA $56 |
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Dr. Micah Baird specializes in pediatric rehabilitation medicine and practices in Akron, OH and North Canton, OH. Patients rated Dr. Baird highly, giving Dr. Baird an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Baird has a special interest in spinal cord injury, spasticity, and brain injury. Dr. Baird is professionally affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Yext, Dr. Baird is not currently accepting new patients. Dr. Baird is a graduate of Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. For Dr. Baird's professional training, Dr. Baird completed a residency program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
