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Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

West Virginia University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroscopy, and more.

100 Tracy Way
Charleston, WV 25311

(304) 343-4583

Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV specializing in sports medicine, general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC and CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Vandalia Health CAMC

100 Tracy Way
Charleston, WV 25311

(304) 343-4583

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Vandalia Health CAMC

1306 Kanawha Boulevard E
Charleston, WV 25301

(304) 343-4371

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Some issues Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD had a list price for knee replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	272
doctor visit	473
hip imaging	78
hospital care	28
injections	272
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
musculoskeletal imaging	112
reconstructive surgery	55
X-rays	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	326
doctor visit	470
hip imaging	79
injections	326
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	116
reconstructive surgery	57
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	34
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	381
hip imaging	79
injections	279
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	242

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	28
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2015 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	318
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	595
hip imaging	91
hospital care	11
injections	318
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	58
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	199
reconstructive surgery	58
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	199

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	530
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	80
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	324
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	546
injections	324
joint surgery	94
lower extremity surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	131
reconstructive surgery	57
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	131

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	36
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	408
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	620
injections	408
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	69
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	111

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	36
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	364
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	604
injections	364
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	66
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	148
reconstructive surgery	66
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	148

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	38
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	391
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	709
injections	391
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	77
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	149
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	77
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	149

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	46
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	351
doctor visit	525
injections	351
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	111

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	37
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	399
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	561
injections	414
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	70
reconstructive surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	30
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	440
doctor visit	685
injections	440
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	46
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	94
reconstructive surgery	46
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	30
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Charleston, WV were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	350
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	560
hip imaging	81
hospital care	19
injections	353
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	55
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	122
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	54
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	122

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	476
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	134
85 and over	35
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Stephen Legg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$10,796 $10,796
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$3,596 $3,596
Zimmer Holding Inc	$241 Knee $241
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$123 ATTUNE $123
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$63 Pico $63
Other	$208 iTotal PS $39	OFIRMEV $30	Unbranded Biologics $22	itotal CR $20	Duexis $19	Other $78

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,569
Education	$5,096
Food and Beverage	$2,364

Biography

Dr. Paul Legg's specialties are general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He practices in Charleston, WV. His areas of expertise include the following: hip replacement, knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy. He is professionally affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. Dr. Legg obtained his medical school training at West Virginia University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati.