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Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA

(68 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

Professional interests include: shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder tendonitis, paralysis, and more.

551 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

(216) 444-2606

Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA is in Lyndhurst, OH specializing in surgery. Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Chagrin Falls Family Health Center and Mentor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1714 Winchester Road
Lyndhurst, OH 44124

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Address:

3755 Orange Place Suite 101
Beachwood, OH 44122

Address:

551 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Address:

8300 Norton Parkway
Mentor, OH 44060

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Eu10
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

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.

aspiration	61
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	92
injections	60
joint surgery	133
minimally invasive procedures	46
open surgery	184
reconstructive surgery	87
tendon surgery	107
upper extremity surgery	317

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	110
injections	79
joint surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	20
open surgery	142
reconstructive surgery	65
tendon surgery	80
upper extremity surgery	227

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

aspiration	56
doctor visit	124
injections	95
joint surgery	27
open surgery	51
reconstructive surgery	29
tendon surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	78

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	54
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	76
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	146
injections	140
joint surgery	107
minimally invasive procedures	53
open surgery	113
reconstructive surgery	54
tendon surgery	76
upper extremity surgery	220

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	26
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	75
doctor visit	94
injections	155
joint surgery	49
open surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	51
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	73

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

aspiration	37
doctor visit	15
injections	81
joint surgery	87
reconstructive surgery	89
upper extremity surgery	84

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

aspiration	97
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	133
injections	208
joint surgery	180
minimally invasive procedures	59
open surgery	202
reconstructive surgery	121
tendon surgery	128
upper extremity surgery	382

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	30
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

aspiration	31
doctor visit	50
injections	65
joint surgery	18
open surgery	28
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	46

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

aspiration	671
doctor visit	621
injections	694

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA treated as in Lyndhurst, OH were upper extremity surgery, injections, aspiration and open surgery.

aspiration	132
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	158
injections	176
joint surgery	86
minimally invasive procedures	44
open surgery	107
reconstructive surgery	64
tendon surgery	66
upper extremity surgery	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA.

**Gender**
Female	97
Male	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	145
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	48
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in Ohio.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Chagrin Falls Family Health Center

Mentor Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Lyndhurst, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Allyson Leigh Skebe, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Averitas Pharma Inc.	$30 QUTENZA $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$30

Biography

Ms. Allyson Skebe is a specialist in surgery in Lyndhurst, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Chagrin Falls, OH. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ms. Skebe is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.