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Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: spinal fusion, spinal cord injury

3619 Paesanos Parkway Suite 302
San Antonio, TX 78231

(210) 802-4662

Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD is a spine surgeon in Bulverde, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital and ADAM BRUGGEMAN MD PLLC.

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32685 Us Highway 281 N Suite 100
Bulverde, TX 78163

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3619 Paesano Pkey 302
78231

Address:

3619 Paesanos Parkway Suite 302
San Antonio, TX 78231

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Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	133
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	23

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	140
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	5

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
aspiration	18
bone marrow tests	18
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	421
implant surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	10
nerve procedures	30
neurostimulator replacement	16
spinal procedures	87
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	30
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	490
implant surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	30
neurostimulator lead placement	10
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	81

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	14
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	435
implant surgery	34
nerve procedures	23
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	34
spinal procedures	199
X-rays	119

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	19
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	360
implant surgery	27
nerve procedures	10
neurostimulator lead placement	9
neurostimulator replacement	27
spinal procedures	123
X-rays	79

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	9
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	465
implant surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	36
nerve procedures	12
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	60

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	481
implant surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	19
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	13
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
blood draw	15
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	1206
implant surgery	38
mental health therapy	51
minimally invasive procedures	50
nerve procedures	73
neurostimulator lead placement	33
neurostimulator replacement	38
spinal procedures	156

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Bulverde, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, mental health therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	16
blood draw	15
bone marrow tests	16
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	460
implant surgery	22
mental health therapy	51
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	10
nerve procedures	26
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	22
spinal procedures	94
X-rays	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	10
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Shands HealthCare. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Shands HealthCare

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

CHRISTUS Health

Baptist Hospital

ADAM BRUGGEMAN MD PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Titan Spine, LLC	$144,611 TITAN NANOLOCK $96,721	nanoLOCK $16,642	Titan Spine Endoskeleton Interbody Device $11,593	$19,655
Stryker Corporation	$22,973 Lateral Access Spinal System $6,375	Expandable Cage $5,950	General K2M Product Discussion $5,807	New Product Development $3,175	THORACO-LUMBAR $843	Other $822
K2M, Inc.	$21,069 General K2M Product Discussion $13,794	RAVINE Lateral Access System $7,083	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $119	EVEREST Spinal System $58	CASCADIA Interbody System $15
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$12,830 nanoLOCK-L $1,272	nanoLOCK-C $540	RESTORE $178	INTELLIS $117	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $107	Other $10,617
Prosidyan, Inc	$8,675 $8,675
Other	$23,123 iFuse Implant $7,616	Xpress $1,800	Spine $1,786	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $1,573	Neuro-Chronic Pain $827	Other $9,520

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$133,710
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$53,191
Travel and Lodging	$21,703
Food and Beverage	$16,216
Honoraria	$6,638
Other	$1,824

Research Payments

Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD has received 52 research payments totaling $596,432.

Biography

Dr. Adam Bruggeman's specialties are spine surgery, spinal cord injury medicine, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Bulverde, TX and San Antonio, TX. His clinical interests encompass spinal fusion. His hospital/clinic affiliations include CHRISTUS Health and Baptist Health System. Dr. Bruggeman graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.

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