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Dr. Wendell W. Cole III, MD is a general practitioner in Suwanee, GA specializing in general practice, sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Wendell W. Cole III, MD is affiliated with Wellstar and Resurgens Orthopaedics.
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.
Dr. Wendell W. Cole III, MD graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Georgia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wendell W. Cole III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$21,413
ARTHREX $142 |
$21,271 |
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$7,754
Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $138 |
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $117 |
$7,500 |
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$2,018
Equinoxe $2,018 |
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$413
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Dr. Wendell Cole is a specialist in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and general orthopedics. After attending Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Cole completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Resurgens Orthopaedics and WellStar North Fulton Hospital. Dr. Cole's practice in Suwanee, GA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
