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Dr. Ryan Chessman Jefferson, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Westerville, OH specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Ryan Chessman Jefferson, MD is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health System, Orthopedic One and Ohio Health.
Tendon Transfer
Tendons are rope-like fibers that connect muscles to bone. Tendon transfer surgery is a procedure that can be used to restore function to a muscle or tendon that no longer works due to injury or nerve damage. During the procedure, a neighboring tendon is 'borrowed' from an area where it is not necessary and repositioned to function in place of the damaged muscle or tendon.
Tendon transfer surgery can be performed on the arms, hands, feet, or other areas of the body where a muscle becomes unable to pull on its tendon. A nearby tendon is detached from its bone, but kept connected to its muscle, nerves, and blood supply. The loose end is connected to the bone that the patient could not move. After the attachment heals, the patient will be able to move that part of the body by flexing the newly connected muscle.
One of the benefits to tendon transfer surgery is that it does not have to be performed right away after an injury. It can be successful even if the affected area has been paralyzed for years. It does take time to retrain the brain to use a different muscle for movement, but the surgery is a powerful option to restore needed motion.
Trigger Finger Surgery
"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.
Dr. Ryan Chessman Jefferson, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2022)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Ohio
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ryan Chessman Jefferson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $608 |
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XIAFLEX $187 |
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Checkpoint Stimulators $108 |
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Variax $32 |
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Dr. Ryan Jefferson specializes in plastic surgery, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and hand surgery. Dr. Jefferson's clinical interests include wrist fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, and hand fracture. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and a graduate of Ohio State University Medical Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health System, Dublin Methodist Hospital, and Riverside Methodist Hospital. Mount Carmel Health System reports that Dr. Jefferson is not accepting new patients.
