Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Providence Alaska Medical Center
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.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2012, Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. 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.
The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 314 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 58 |
The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 13 |
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| doctor visit | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 32 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 28 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 110 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 110 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Anchorage, AK were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.
| diagnostic procedures | 92 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 32 |
| hospital care | 110 |
| inpatient care | 110 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD.
| Female | |
|---|---|
| Male |
| 85 and over | |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and stroke.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1981. She completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Alaska.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1981)
Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1984)
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Licensed In: Alaska
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shawn Lee Hadley, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Shawn Hadley specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine and practices in Anchorage, AK. In her practice, she is particularly interested in joint injections. Dr. Hadley is professionally affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center. She graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Hadley completed a residency program at Baylor University Medical Center.
