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Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
1111 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS is in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho, UNC Health Alliance, EMERGEORTHO PA and GALLOWAY RIDGE, INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

100 Perkins Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Address:

1111 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

Address:

7921 Acc Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27617

Some issues Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS 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 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS treated as in Chapel Hill, NC were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 10
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 10
doctor visit 43
injections 10
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 11
minimally invasive procedures 10
musculoskeletal imaging 14
reconstructive surgery 11
upper extremity surgery 15
X-rays 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS.

Gender
Female 8
Male 3
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 8
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 2
Less than 65
65 to 74 5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 19
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 2
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

He is certified by the Physician Assistant, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Alexander Wayne Meloy, PA, MMS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
EmergeOrtho
UNC Health Alliance
EMERGEORTHO PA
GALLOWAY RIDGE, INC

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Biography

Mr. Alexander Meloy's areas of expertise include the following: urgent care and musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with EmergeOrtho.

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