Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Mission Health, EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.
75b Livingston Street
Asheville, NC 28801
9 Haywood Office Park Suite 102 & 103
Waynesville, NC 28785
805 Saint Vincents Drive Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
999 E Touhy Avenue Suite 450
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. W. Taylor Harris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,679
Q-FIX $968 |
Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $555 |
TRIGEN InterTAN $121 |
RI Hip Navigation $35 |
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$1,287
Mako $1,052 |
Insignia $183 |
INSPACE $52 |
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$36
Iovera $18 |
Zilretta $18 |
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$33
Physio-Stim $33 |
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$24
MACI $24 |
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$56
Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $18 |
MONOVISC $17 |
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Dr. W. Harris works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Harris attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Harris is professionally affiliated with EmergeOrtho, Mission Health, and Mission Hospital.
