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Dr. April Hallquist, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

5950 Saratoga Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

(361) 985-5000

Dr. April Hallquist, MD is an orthopedist in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. April Hallquist, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional and ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

5950 Saratoga Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Address:

6118 Parkway Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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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.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	24
injections	13

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

aspiration	20
doctor visit	101
injections	19

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

aspiration	27
blood draw	18
doctor visit	189
injections	26

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	47
doctor visit	233
injections	46
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	59
doctor visit	255
injections	75
musculoskeletal imaging	40
X-rays	40

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	185
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	771
injections	224
musculoskeletal imaging	151
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	29
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	66
X-rays	151

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April Hallquist, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. April Hallquist, MD treated as an orthopedist in Corpus Christi, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	58
blood draw	18
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	265
injections	67
musculoskeletal imaging	75
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	29
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	66
X-rays	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April Hallquist, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	9
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April Hallquist, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	4
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. April Hallquist, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2010. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. April Hallquist, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi Medical Center

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LLP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$15,688 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $10,182	$5,506
Medinc of Texas	$2,421 $2,421
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,961 DELTA $1,863	STRATAFIX $98
Tornier, Inc.	$1,461 UE - Simpliciti $1,413	$48
Stryker Corporation	$355 INTERBODY DEVICE $174	Mako $68	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $45	KNEES $38	trauma navigation system $29
Other	$664 Extremities $139	Trauma $139	Joint Implants $88	XARELTO $85	EUFLEXXA $39	Other $174

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$10,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,133
Education	$4,930
Food and Beverage	$2,486

Biography

Dr. April Hallquist sees patients in Corpus Christi, TX. Her medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She studied medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Hallquist's hospital/clinic affiliations include Corpus Christi Medical Center and CHRISTUS Health.