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Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP

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Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
3920 Dutchmans Lane Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40207

Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP is a nurse in Louisville, KY specializing in family medicine. Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP is affiliated with UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

3920 Dutchmans Lane Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40207

Address:

1905 West Hebron Lane Suite 104
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Some issues Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP treated as a nurse in Louisville, KY were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 175
doctor visit 258
injections 175
musculoskeletal imaging 64
X-rays 64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP.

Gender
Male 16
Female 32
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 35
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 13
85 and over 2
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UofL Health
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Abbey Elizabeth Porter, APRN, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. $64 ZIO XT Patch
$64
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $64

Biography

Ms. Abbey Porter's area of specialization is family medicine. In her practice, Ms. Porter focuses on musculoskeletal problems. Ms. Porter is affiliated with UofL Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inLouisville, KY as reported by Doctor.com.

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