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Dr. William Webster Behrens Jr., MD is an orthopedist in Fenton, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. William Webster Behrens Jr., MD is affiliated with SSM Health, Mercy Hospital South, Signature Medical Group, Mercy Health System, St. Luke's Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and St. Luke's.
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. William Webster Behrens Jr., MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Webster Behrens Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,544
K-15 PORK $304 |
Tandem $144 |
REAL INTELLIGENCE $96 |
$3,000 |
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$2,518
Balance Knee Revision System $631 |
BKS Uni $433 |
Balanced Knee Revision System $75 |
$1,379 |
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$2,280
DJO SURGICAL $2,280 |
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$1,414
AMIStem $1,197 |
GMK Sphere $180 |
Reverse Shoulder $35 |
MasterLoc $2 |
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$1,061
Persona $932 |
ZNN $129 |
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$1,230
ORTHALIGN PLUS $361 |
Mako $356 |
NA $132 |
Velys $99 |
TRIATHLON $90 |
Other $193 |
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| $3,062 | |
| $3,000 | |
| $1,500 |
Dr. William Behrens is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Saint Louis, MO, Chesterfield, MO, and Fenton, MO. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, total hip replacement, and revision surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Behrens completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). Dr. Behrens is professionally affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, Signature Medical Group, and St. Luke's.
