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Dr. Molly Claire Meadows, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Pleasant Hill, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Molly Claire Meadows, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health, Sutter Health and John Muir Health.
3480 Buskirk Avenue Suite 125
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
1100 Van Ness Avenue 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
3480 Buskirk Avenue #125
Pleasant Hill
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.
Dr. Molly Claire Meadows, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Molly Claire Meadows, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
$10,540
Elite Hip Instruments $855 |
Q-FIX $310 |
$9,375 |
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Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
$10,007
ACCUPASS DIRECT Crescent XL $612 |
Regeneten $20 |
$9,375 |
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EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC |
$2,442
$2,442 |
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Medwest Associates |
$1,284
$1,284 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$983
Pivot Portal Entry Kit $364 |
trauma navigation system $215 |
Trauma $144 |
ICONIX $143 |
Nano Tact Flex $50 |
Other $68 |
Other |
$896
GELSYN 3 $156 |
BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM $131 |
Biomaterials $125 |
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $123 |
AEQUALIS $112 |
Other $249 |
Education | $22,434 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,367 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,350 |
Dr. Molly Meadows is a general practice and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Pleasant Hill, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Stanford, CA. Her areas of expertise include the following: sports health and musculoskeletal problems. She studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. For her professional training, Dr. Meadows completed a residency program at Rush University Medical Center. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Meadows's professional affiliations include Stanford Children's Health and John Muir Health.