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Dr. Anthony Albert Scaduto, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Anthony Albert Scaduto, MD is affiliated with Regents of the University of California, UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
1225 15th Street Suite 2100
Santa Monica, CA 90404
403 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
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.
Dr. Anthony Albert Scaduto, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1996)
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2002)
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Anthony Albert Scaduto, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
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Dr. Anthony Scaduto sees patients in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. His medical specialty is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Scaduto include clubfoot, scoliosis, and hip dysplasia. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Scaduto attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Scaduto has received distinctions including Super Doctors Southern California and Super doctors, Southern California. He is affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and Regents of the University of California. UCLA Health reports that Dr. Scaduto is accepting new patients at his office in Santa Monica, CA.
