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Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Washington, DC specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and pediatric sports medicine. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW Floor 4
Washington, DC 20016
1420 Beverly Road Suite 210
Mclean, VA 22101
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
882 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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.
Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2019)
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Student Resources, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, PPO and PPO Plus and Innovation Health: POS Plus.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Arthrex, Inc. |
$20,000
$20,000 |
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Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
$5,312
$5,312 |
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Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC |
$1,219
$1,219 |
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Medtronic Xomed, Inc. |
$233
AQUAMANTYS $131 |
Advanced Energy Cutting Device $102 |
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
$98
Exparel $98 |
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Other |
$91
Allograft Bio-Implants $58 |
Allograft Tissue $33 |
Grant | $20,000 |
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Education | $6,512 |
Food and Beverage | $440 |
Dr. Ryan Murray is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Murray's areas of expertise include wrist fracture surgery, ankle sprain, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). He usually honors Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Murray attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Murray is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Mclean, VA.